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# Digital Forensics Analyst

- **Company:** LIGHTHOUSE
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $70,193.0 - $100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Ufed, Microsoft Windows, Data Analysis, Android Software Development, Apple IOS, Apple Mac Systems, Computer Programming, Database Design, Desktop Computing, Linux, Digital Forensics, Hard Disk Drives, Open Source Technology, Forensic Toolkit, Scripting, Encase, Network Server
- **Published:** May 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=768dcb125da4bfaa

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Computer operation?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's Degree or equivalent training and experience.

 * A person performing successfully in this role typically has at least two years of experience performing Digital Forensic collections and analysis.
 * Strong written and oral communication skills.
 * Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
 * Ability to balance many priorities and to work under pressure while remaining calm.
 * Ability to be a team player and to collaborate with the various teams across the Company.

 * Training, experience, and/or certifications with forensic tools such as Axiom, EnCase, Forensic Toolkit, Cellebrite (Inseyetes, UFED, Physical Analyzer, Digital Inspector, Digital Collector), Verakey/Graykey, ModeOne or open-source forensic tools.
 * Experience in data collection, preservation, and chain of custody principles and procedures.
 * Experience in the forensic collection of Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Android devices.
 * Programming, scripting, and/or database design experience is a plus.
 * Linux/UNIX experience is a plus.
 * Experience providing detailed written forensic analysis reports or court testimony is a plus.

## Description

Forensics Associates are responsible for onsite and remote collection of electronically stored information (ESI) from computers, mobile devices, collaboration apps and cloud repositories. Using state-of-the-art technology, they process and analyze data in support of forensic investigations and litigation.

What will this person do?

 * In collaboration with senior team members, perform forensically sound collections of ESI from laptops, desktops, mobile devices, hard drives, servers and cloud data sources both onsite and remotely.
 * Verify, extract and analyze data in support of investigations and litigation.
 * Provide proactive status updates to both internal and external stakeholders.
 * Prepare remote collection kits for redeployment.
 * Log and track evidence, update chain of custody logs, and follow evidence management best practices.
 * Enter billable time and descriptions into billing system.
 * Perform other related duties as assigned


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