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Digital Forensic Analyst I

Contact Government Services, LLC

Detroit, MI

Hybrid · Mid · Full-time · $80,000 - $120,000 a year

The Role

This position centres on the forensic preservation and collection of data from mobile devices and cloud environments, with both on-site travel and in-office lab work. Day-to-day responsibilities include liaising with legal and IT teams, maintaining chain of custody, performing quality checks, and contributing to procedural documentation within a fast-paced, deadline-driven forensics department.

Skills & Experience

Candidates should be proficient across a broad range of digital forensic tools, with a commitment to keeping up with version updates and emerging technologies. Experience with mobile and cloud forensics is essential, as is familiarity with evidence handling protocols, rules of evidence, and the ability to coordinate effectively across legal and technical stakeholders.

Who It Suits

This role suits a motivated forensic professional who thrives in a lean, collaborative team and welcomes an active, hands-on position with genuine scope for growth. Someone comfortable balancing independent fieldwork with office-based lab duties, and eager to contribute meaningfully to government-facing forensic matters, will find this opportunity well-matched to their ambitions.

Typical advertised salary for Digital Forensics roles in United States: $90,000–$154,000 (median $120,000 — from 170 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).

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Listed: 2026-08-24