Senior Digital Forensic Specialist
Security Research Labs
Berlin
The Role
This position leads forensic investigations and incident response engagements across complex, large-scale environments. Day to day, the work spans compromise assessments, threat hunting, evidence analysis, and guiding clients from initial detection through to containment, remediation, and recovery, alongside producing clear technical reports and actionable recommendations.
Skills & Experience
Candidates require deep expertise in digital forensics, incident response, and threat hunting. Experience conducting compromise assessments and operating within large-scale, technically complex environments is essential. Strong report-writing ability and the capacity to communicate technical findings clearly to clients under pressure are also expected.
Who It Suits
This role suits a seasoned forensic professional who is comfortable leading high-stakes investigations and advising clients through crisis situations. Someone who enjoys collaborating across disciplines — including research and penetration testing — and is motivated by building long-term client resilience rather than box-ticking compliance will thrive here.
Typical advertised salary for Digital Forensics roles in Germany: €51,000–€74,000 (median €51,000 — from 13 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).
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