Digital Forensics Senior Director – New York City
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New York City
The Role
This senior leadership position oversees day-to-day digital forensics delivery for law firm and corporate clients across the US and Mexico. The successful candidate manages the full evidence lifecycle — from identification and collection through analysis and close-out — while producing affidavits, expert declarations and providing testimony when reports are challenged in legal proceedings.
Skills & Experience
Candidates must bring 12+ years of hands-on computer forensic experience and 5+ years building a digital forensics programme. Proficiency with industry-standard tools including EnCase, FTK, Cellebrite, X-Ways, Nuix and Relativity is expected, alongside certifications such as CCE, EnCE or ACE. A working knowledge of the EDRM and mobile device forensics is essential.
Who It Suits
This role suits a seasoned forensic practitioner ready to step into a senior leadership seat without leaving the technical work behind. Someone comfortable balancing a portfolio of complex, international matters, giving expert testimony, mentoring junior examiners and converting professional networks into client revenue will thrive here.
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: EnCE · CCE — find training for these on the DFIR Training Finder.
