CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
Digital Forensic Analyst I
$80K–$120K
Boston, MA +3 · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Mar 12, 2026
- Location
- Boston, MA
Remote
Hybrid
Philadelphia, PA - Experience
- 1+ years of relevant experience.
- Education
- Minimum of an undergraduate degree; preferably in Digital Forensic Science or Computer Science/Engineering.
About the job
Preserve and collect mobile, cloud, and other digital evidence, conduct forensic analysis, and support discovery projects for government clients.
What you'll do
- Perform on-site and remote forensic collection and basic analysis, maintaining chain of custody and following standard procedures.
- Coordinate project scope with legal teams and client IT departments; document and refine discovery workflows.
- Review work products for quality and collaborate with project teams to meet client deadlines.
What they ask for
- Undergraduate degree; preferably in Digital Forensic Science or Computer Science/Engineering.
- 1+ years of relevant experience with forensic lifecycle, scoping, evidence acquisition, and intermediate forensic analysis.
- Experience with industry-standard forensic tools and understanding of Mac/Windows filesystems, mobile devices, and encryption.
- Willingness to travel regularly on short notice, with a valid passport for occasional international travel.
Nice to have
- Understanding of EDRM and at least one industry-standard certification.
- Knowledge of litigation support applications, scripting, programming, databases, or structured-data reporting.
Pay
USD 80,000–120,000 per-year-salary (base salary)
Tools
EnCase, Cellebrite, Oxygen, FTK Imager, MacQuisition, X1 Social Discovery, Logicube Falcon, PowerShell
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