Digital Forensic Lab Analyst (DFL Analyst)

City of New York

Bronx, NY

Onsite · Mid · Full-time

The Role

This position sits within a prosecutor’s digital forensics laboratory, where analysts review and interpret evidence extracted from mobile devices, computers, and storage media. Daily tasks include analysing call detail and cell site records, performing redactions in Cellebrite and Axiom portable case files, supporting discovery compliance, and liaising between investigators and the lab.

Skills & Experience

Candidates should have hands-on experience with digital forensic tools, particularly Cellebrite and Axiom. Familiarity with call detail record analysis, geolocation data interpretation, and established evidence handling and preservation practices is essential. Experience supporting criminal investigations or prosecutions in a forensic capacity is expected.

Who It Suits

This role suits a detail-oriented forensics professional who is comfortable working within a law enforcement or prosecutorial environment. Someone with a collaborative mindset who can communicate technical findings clearly to investigators and legal staff, and who is committed to accuracy and procedural integrity, will thrive here.

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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