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Ediscovery & Digital Forensics – Vice President – Forensics

Ediscovery & Digital Forensics – Vice President – Forensics

CompanyAlixPartners
LocationBoston, MA, USA, Chicago, IL, USA
Salary$110000 – $165000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Digital Forensics, or related.
  • Professional certifications such as Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE), EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), or other relevant industry certifications.
  • 3 – 6 years of professional or consulting experience in the field of digital forensics or eDiscovery preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with data extraction from a variety of electronic data sources.
  • Familiarity with eDiscovery and the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment; physically able to sit/stand at a computer and work in front of a computer screen for significant portions of the workday.

Responsibilities

  • Perform forensic collections of electronic evidence from a variety of data sources, including mobile devices, computers, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems while following industry-best practices.
  • Prepare collected data as required by the processing team, including the extraction and conversion of data from mobile device and computer forensic images.
  • Ensure digital forensics best practices are followed to guarantee the accuracy and reliability of data collection and extraction processes.
  • Comply with internal standards and best practices for preservation, collection, and management of electronic evidence, and contribute to process improvement and revisions, when needed.
  • Advise clients on data collection, including document retention, custodian interviews, early scoping discussions, and chain-of-custody procedures.
  • Use a problem-solving approach to overcome unexpected technical and operational challenges.
  • Identify and address needs of clients and colleagues in written and oral form, including drafting reports and presentations to clients.
  • Stay abreast of emerging trends in digital forensics, eDiscovery, consumer technologies, and encryption.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Preferred working experience with any of the following products or tools: Cellebrite, Oxygen Forensics, Elcomsoft suite, Magnet AXIOM, EnCase, X-Ways, Forensic Tool Kit (FTK), or other similar tools used for data collection.
  • Capacity to thrive in a fast‐paced, entrepreneurial environment comprised of high achievers and high client expectations.
  • Strong project management skills including the ability to balance multiple tasks, self-prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Willingness to work outside of normal U.S. business hours and as unique projects/needs arise.