Digital Forensic Investigator
Avalon
Buffalo, NY
The Role
The investigator acquires, preserves, and forensically examines digital evidence from Windows and macOS systems, mobile devices, and cloud platforms. Day-to-day work includes artifact analysis, SQLite database review, report writing, chain-of-custody maintenance, and laboratory operations, supporting corporate, civil, and criminal investigations in a hybrid Buffalo, NY environment.
Skills & Experience
One to five years of digital forensic experience is required, alongside a relevant degree or equivalent. Certifications such as GCFE, CCO, or CCPA are expected. Preferred tools include Cellebrite Physical Analyzer, Magnet AXIOM, EnCase, FTK, and X-Ways, with scripting in Python, PowerShell, or SQL considered advantageous.
Who It Suits
This role suits an early- to mid-career forensic professional seeking broad hands-on casework across multiple device types and investigation contexts. Those looking for mentorship, certification development, and exposure to litigation support, eDiscovery, and incident response within a collaborative laboratory team will find it particularly rewarding.
Typical advertised salary for Digital Forensics roles in United States: $90,000–$154,000 (median $122,000 — from 207 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).
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Certifications mentioned: GCFE · CCO · CCPA — find training for these on the DFIR Training Finder.
