Job Description

Salary: $114,000 - 154,000 per year Requirements:

• We ask for an undergraduate degree, preferably in Digital Forensic Science or Computer Science/Engineering.
• We look for at least 1 year of relevant experience with the forensic lifecycle, scoping, evidence acquisition across multiple device types, and intermediate-level forensic analysis.
• We expect experience with industry-standard forensic tools such as EnCase, Cellebrite, Oxygen, FTK Imager, MacQuisition, X1 Social Discovery, and Logicube Falcon.
• We value a solid working knowledge of Mac and Windows file systems, mobile devices, and encryption.
• We look for experience preserving desktops, laptops, mobile devices/tablets, servers, cloud and on-premise email systems, nontraditional cloud data sources, and social media data in a forensically sound way.
• We need strong verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with both technical and non-technical clients.
• We prefer candidates who can work extended hours when needed to meet deadlines.
• We value strong organizational ability and close attention to detail.
• We require the ability to travel regularly on short notice and to hold a valid passport for occasional international travel.
• We look for someone who can contribute both as part of a team and independently when needed.
• We expect the ability to document forensic workflows based on sound industry practices.
• We value a willingness to train and support other team members to broaden the groups knowledge base.
• We look for strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to solve complex problems quickly.
• Preferred: understanding of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM).
• Preferred: at least one industry-standard certification such as EnCE, CCE, CCFE, GCFE, GCFA, CCO, CCPA, or CCME.
• Preferred: familiarity with litigation support applications such as Relativity, Concordance, Nuix, and LAW PreDiscovery.
• Preferred: experience working with structured data exports, including analysis, custom scripting, and data manipulation for client reporting.
• Preferred: knowledge of copy tools, BAT/PowerShell scripting, and Active Directory.
• Preferred: experience with scripting, programming, coding, and database languages such as SQL, VB, HTML, and Access.

• We perform forensic data collection and basic forensic analysis in both on-site and remote settings.
• We coordinate directly with legal teams and client IT departments to clarify project scope.
• We keep our forensic toolset current by tracking version updates and new market options.
• We collaborate with project management and team members to complete complex work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• We help develop, document, and refine procedures that support discovery process requirements.
• We manage chain-of-custody practices in line with rules of evidence.
• We consistently follow standard operating procedures.
• We conduct quality checks on work products before delivery to the client.
• We take on additional duties assigned by the manager, including general IT tasks.

• Active Directory
• Cloud
• Support
• Mobile
• PowerShell
• SQL
• Windows

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We are CGS, a lean and employee-focused team working from our primary office, which includes our forensics lab and data center, and the role includes both in-office work and travel for on-site collection efforts. We bring motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve government challenges with cutting-edge technology. Our environment supports professional growth through learning opportunities, collaboration, and meaningful responsibility for every team member. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a 401(k), flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and commuter expenses, as well as paid time off and observance of state and federal holidays.

last updated 36 week of 2026

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