Manager, Digital Forensics & Expert Services

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients during forensic collection or forensic analysis engagements, explaining the process and providing regular updates.
• Work closely with clients to understand their needs, scope of investigation, and collection requirements.
• Educate clients on data preservation strategies to minimize the risk of data spoliation or loss during investigations.
• Perform investigative analysis activities for a variety of digital devices, computers, storage media, servers, networks, cloud-based services, and mobile devices.
• Perform remote or onsite collections in a defensible manner from a wide array of ESI, including: computers, mobile devices, media storage devices, servers, networks, social media, and cloud-based services.
• Attend Consilio office forensic lab to leverage infrastructure/job requirements, as needed.
• Support EMEAA practice lead regarding regional on-site collections, including international travel.
• Perform 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 and reporting.
• 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.
• Follow Digital Forensic good practice methodologies (ISO17025 standard and ACPO Principles of Digital Evidence) in all aspects of the forensic and eDiscovery workflow.
• 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.
• Stay current on emerging trends, tools, and technologies in forensic collections and analysis to continuously improve processes and knowledge share.
• Act as a mentor to consultants.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in forensic computing or equivalent relevant experience.
• 6-8 years of progressively responsible experience in related forensic and consulting roles.
• Strong proficiency in digital forensics tools (e.g., EnCase, FTK, X1 Social Discovery, Cellebrite, etc.).
• Ability to clearly explain technical analysis processes and data collection methodologies to clients and legal teams.
• Familiarity with rules of evidence, ACPO guidelines, ISO17025 and Chain of Custody.

• Proven leadership experience in managing clients and driving successful engagements.
• Displays high degree of comfort operating in a client-facing environment and meeting the needs of clients.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and relationships with clients while addressing sensitive or confidential matters.
• Displays competence in oral delivery of complex technical information to non-technical clients.
• Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative small team environment.
• Willingness to handle urgent collections or forensic investigations with tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple investigations, track project timelines, and meet deadlines.
• Experience in data acquisition, analysis, and preservation from various digital platforms (e.g., computers, mobile devices, cloud services).
• Familiarity providing expert guidance in legal proceedings.
• Strong attention to detail and critical thinking abilities to solve complex forensic cases.
• Manage workload independently and to meet investigation deadlines and client needs.
• Availability for short notice or weekend travel when necessary.

• Certifications in EnCase, Cellebrite, Nuix, CFE or similar.
• SQL or scripting.
• Testimony experience.

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