Forensics Investigations Analyst
Central Business Solutions Inc.
United States
The Role
The analyst conducts deep-dive forensic investigations into insider threat, data exfiltration, IP theft, fraud and employee misconduct, supporting the security incident response team as an advanced forensic resource. Day-to-day work includes forensic imaging, evidence acquisition, artifact analysis and producing executive-quality investigation reports for legal and HR proceedings.
Skills & Experience
Candidates need 3+ years in digital forensics or cybersecurity investigations, with hands-on proficiency in Magnet AXIOM Cyber, Cellebrite, Sumuri Recon and CrowdStrike Falcon. Microsoft 365 forensics, Google SecOps/Chronicle, Splunk, Zscaler and cloud/SaaS log analysis are required. Certifications such as GCFE, GCFA, EnCE or CFCE are preferred.
Who It Suits
This role suits an experienced forensic practitioner comfortable working across corporate legal, HR and ethics functions on sensitive matters. Those with prior experience testifying in legal proceedings, supporting eDiscovery, and leading high-impact incident investigations in enterprise environments will find it a strong fit.
Typical advertised salary for Digital Forensics roles in United States: $92,000–$154,000 (median $122,000 — from 221 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).
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Certifications mentioned: GCFA · GCFE · EnCE · CFCE — find training for these on the DFIR Training Finder.
