Digital Forensics Analyst
Breadcrumb Cybersecurity
Fresno, CA
The Role
The analyst conducts end-to-end forensic examinations across endpoints, servers, cloud platforms, and mobile devices. Day-to-day work includes forensic imaging, file system analysis, timeline development, log review, data recovery, and preparing clear investigative reports with defensible chain-of-custody documentation for legal and litigation support.
Skills & Experience
Candidates should have hands-on experience with digital forensic tools such as EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Cellebrite, Magnet AXIOM, or Volatility, and strong knowledge of Windows artifacts and file systems. Certifications such as GCFE, GCFA, EnCE, CFCE, or CCE are advantageous, as is a relevant degree or equivalent experience.
Who It Suits
This role suits a practitioner with solid forensic examination experience who is comfortable presenting technical findings to both legal and non-technical audiences. It is well matched to someone seeking an onsite, lab-based position within a specialist cybersecurity firm serving regulated industries.
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 · CCE — find training for these on the DFIR Training Finder.