Job Description

Overview

Senior Associate, Digital Forensics, Forensic Technology Services at Alvarez & Marsal (A&M). A global consulting firm with over 10,000 professionals in 40+ countries, A&M delivers hands-on solutions with a culture centered on Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the full lifecycle of forensic data collection and processing, including identification, recovery, preparation, analysis, and preservation of digital data used in legal or regulatory matters.
• Lead a team of consultants, managing all aspects of onsite data collection and coordinating with external and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with collection, pre-processing, capture, and preparation of images and other forensic data artifacts to prepare data for analysis.
• Maintain data and documentation according to prescribed chain of custody protocols.
• Perform data extraction and conversion to migrate data to the Relatively environment, and support images and data in the review environment.
• Analyze artifacts to trace user activity (e.g., file manipulation, USB activity, browser history, chat analysis, cloud activity, cryptocurrency transactions).
• Plan and manage onsite data and evidence collection activities and build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Communicate technical processes and findings clearly to clients and colleagues, including drafting client-ready forensic reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum 36 years of digital forensics experience in a client-facing, professional services setting.
• Experience with on-site and remote preservation of unstructured and structured data sources (endpoints, mobile, cloud applications, social media).
• Experience with forensic tool suites (e.g., OpenText EnCase, Cellebrite UFED4PC, Physical Analyzer, Endpoint Inspector, Magnet Forensics Axiom).
• Strong understanding of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) and best practices in forensic collection, analysis, and review.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; ability to work with clients and internal teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and accuracy; thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelors degree in a technical/analytical field (e.g., computer science, information systems, engineering).
• Willingness to travel approximately 2040% of the time.
• Certifications from industry organizations or vendors (e.g., GFCE, EnCE, CISSP) or other relevant certifications; quantitative skills in SAS, Stata, Python, R, Power BI, or SQL preferred.

Opportunity and Growth

Join a diverse team of digital forensics, data analytics, cybersecurity, privacy professionals, and investigators. A&M focuses on training, development, and merit-based advancement, with formal and on-the-job learning opportunities, including potential SANS training and certifications.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $80,000 $110,000 annually, dependent on education, experience, skills, and geography. A discretionary bonus program is available based on performance. Regular employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, flexible spending accounts, life and disability coverages, 401(k) with potential discretionary contributions, paid time off, sick time, holidays, and parental leave. Details provided by recruiter.

Equal Opportunity

Alvarez & Marsal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide and promote equal opportunity in employment without discrimination on protected characteristics and other legally defined categories. See policy statements by region for more information.

Notes

Unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters are not accepted unless engaged for a specific opening. A&M may hire applicants at its discretion without a fee to the submitting agency.

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