Forensic Consultant
Forensic Consultant
Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Forensic Consultant to lead and execute complex digital forensic investigations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in forensic acquisition, analysis, and reporting, and will play a key role in mentoring junior analysts, refining methodologies, and contributing to strategic initiatives within the forensics team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead comprehensive digital forensic investigations across various platforms (computers, mobile devices, servers, cloud environments).
- Perform forensic imaging, data recovery, metadata analysis, and timeline reconstruction using advanced tools (e.g., EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Cellebrite, Magnet AXIOM).
- Guide incident response efforts by analyzing attack vectors, data exfiltration, and unauthorized access trails.
- Produce high-quality, defensible forensic reports suitable for legal proceedings, compliance audits, and corporate investigations.
- Provide expert-level consultation to clients, internal teams, or law enforcement on digital evidence handling and interpretation.
- Mentor junior analysts, review casework, and contribute to training and quality assurance efforts.
- Maintain chain-of-custody documentation and adhere to legal standards in evidence handling.
- Research and implement emerging forensic tools, techniques, and threat trends to enhance investigative capabilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
- Industry certifications such as EnCE, CCE, CHFI, or equivalent are highly preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of forensic principles, evidence handling, and digital investigation workflows.
- Proficient with forensic tools and scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) for automation and data parsing.
- Strong understanding of operating systems, file systems, networking, and cloud environments.
- Familiarity with legal, regulatory, and compliance frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, etc.).
Experience
- 2–3 years of professional experience in digital forensics, preferably in a consulting, corporate, or law enforcement setting.
- Proven track record of independently managing investigations from intake through final reporting.
- Experience presenting technical findings to legal, executive, or non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in memory forensics, mobile device analysis, or reverse engineering.
- Knowledge of threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
- Exposure to tools such as Volatility, YARA, or network traffic analysis platforms.
- Experience serving as an expert witness or supporting litigation/eDiscovery teams.
Why Join Us?
- Take the lead on impactful investigations with national and international clients.
- Collaborate with a highly skilled, mission-driven team.
- Access cutting-edge tools and resources.
- Continuous learning, certification support, and career advancement.
- Flexible and collaborative work culture.
Location
Ahmedabad
Experience
Mid-Level (2–3 Years)
Job Type
Full-time
Department
Cyber Forensics & Investigations