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Digital Forensics Consultant (Onsite in San Francisco Lab)

Lighthouse Document Technologies Inc

San Francisco, CA

Onsite · Mid · Full-time · $98,173 - $130,000 a year

The Role

This position centres on conducting forensically sound collections of electronically stored information from computers, mobile devices, servers, cloud repositories, and other digital sources. Day to day, the consultant performs forensic analysis supporting investigations and litigation, prepares detailed written reports, and occasionally provides expert testimony in court proceedings.

Skills & Experience

Candidates should be proficient in forensic collection and analysis across a range of devices and data sources, including mobile devices, hard drives, and cloud platforms. Experience scoping forensic projects, estimating timelines and costs, and producing clear written declarations and correspondence is essential. Familiarity with state-of-the-art forensic tools is expected.

Who It Suits

This role suits a detail-oriented forensics professional who is comfortable working primarily onsite three to five days per week in a laboratory environment. It appeals to someone who thrives on complex, varied casework, communicates findings clearly to both technical and legal audiences, and enjoys contributing to collaborative, cross-functional teams.

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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Listed: 2026-08-03