Cyber Forensic Analyst
C3iHub, IIT Kanpur
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
The Role
The analyst performs forensic acquisition, preservation and examination of computers, storage media and mobile devices, analysing operating-system and application artefacts, logs and deleted data while maintaining strict chain of custody and producing detailed forensic reports.
Skills & Experience
Candidates need a master’s degree in a forensic, cyber or computing discipline, 3+ years of hands-on digital forensics experience, and mandatory CHFI certification. Familiarity with tools such as FTK, Autopsy, Magnet AXIOM, EnCase, Belkasoft, X-Ways and Cellebrite is expected; FACT certification and government lab experience are desirable.
Who It Suits
This position suits an experienced forensic practitioner comfortable with evidence handling, detailed technical analysis and occasional court testimony, ideally someone with prior exposure to government-recognised forensic laboratories.
Typical advertised salary for Digital Forensics roles in India: ₹240,000–₹2,000,000 (median ₹550,000 — from 11 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).
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Certifications mentioned: CHFI — find training for these on the DFIR Training Finder.