Manager, Digital Forensics & Expert Services

The Manager– Digital Forensics & Expert Services role, leads, conducts, and assists in data preservation and digital investigations in complex litigation cases by leveraging knowledge of digital forensic tools, technology and protocols related to the collection and management of electronically stored information (ESI) from a wide variety of data sources. A focus of this role will be supporting the EMEAA team.

• Works internally with colleagues and externally with clients in the planning and execution of data preservation and forensic examination using the most appropriate and legally defensible solutions.
• Performs investigative analysis activities for a variety of digital devices, computers, storage media, servers, networks, and cloud-based services, including seizure and retention of mobile phones and handheld devices.
• Perform remote collections in a defensible manner.
• Attend Consilio forensic lab to leverage infrastructure/job requirements, as needed.
• Support EMEAA practice lead regarding regional on-site collections, including international travel.
• Travels to onsite locations with a team or independently to perform data collections when safe and feasible.
• Performs data extractions, restoration and data conversion to prepare data for processing and hosting.
• Leverages experience with forensic tools, including Encase, FTK, Axiom, Digital Inspector, Oxygen and Cellebrite to carry out forensic investigations.
• Displays sound knowledge and expertise of common operating systems and applications and exhibits an aptitude for problem solving in a methodical manner consistent with forensic protocols.
• Follows Digital Forensic good practice methodologies (ISO17025 standard and ACPO Principles of Digital Evidence) in all aspects of the forensic and eDiscovery workflow.
• Displays competence in oral delivery of complex technical information to non-technical clients.
• Displays high degree of comfort operating in a client-facing environment and meeting the needs of clients.
• Ability to be responsive to internal and external communications.
• Has the ability to make well-reasoned decisions “on the spot” and execute on the plan.
• Act as a mentor to Analyst / Associate / Consultant.
• Lead and/or support scoping calls for new matters.
• Lead / Ownership of day-to-day activities for DFES projects, as assigned.
• Lead data collections calls with Client IT contacts / Counsel.

Minimum Experience Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in forensic computing or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5-8 years of progressively responsible experience in related forensic and consulting roles.

 Other Requirements:  

• Excellent corporate communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
• Demonstrate working knowledge and understanding of evidence management.
• Proficient in the usage of forensic acquisition tools and working with various file formats.
• Ability to collect data from a wide array of ESI, including: computers, mobile devices, media storage devices, servers, networks, social media, and cloud-based services.
• Familiarity with rules of evidence, ACPO guidelines, ISO17025 and Chain of Custody.
• Good understanding of computer networking in corporate environments.
• Availability for short notice or weekend travel when necessary.

Preferred Attributes:

• EDiscovery experience with relevant forensic collection and analysis software.
• Certifications in EnCase, Cellebrite, Nuix, CFE or similar.
• SQL or scripting.

Consilio, LLC is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.