Senior Consultant Digital Forensics & Incident Response – Forensics
EY
Hannover, Lower Saxony
The Role
This position involves investigating cyber incidents through endpoint, network, and log analysis, conducting digital forensic examinations, analysing system artefacts, and supporting live response engagements. The role also includes malware and script analysis, technical documentation, and contributing to incident response workshops and cyber resilience assessments.
Skills & Experience
Candidates require two to four years of experience in digital forensics, incident response, or IT security analysis. Knowledge of operating system forensics, IT infrastructure, networking, and ideally cloud environments is expected. Professional-level fluency in both German and English, at C1 level or above, is required.
Who It Suits
This role suits an analytically minded security professional who is comfortable working across technical and communicative disciplines. Someone who thrives in dynamic, investigative environments, adapts readily to evolving threats, and is keen to develop their expertise within a large, internationally connected forensics practice will find this a strong fit.
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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