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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Digital Forensic Analyst - **Company:** CORMAT INTERNATIONAL SERVICES LLC - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $65,000.0 - $80,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, HTML, Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Computer Programming, Databases, Computer Forensics, Desktop Computing, Digital Forensics, File Systems, Forensics Tools (Digital Forensics Software), Windows PowerShell, SQL Databases, Forensic Toolkit, Data Processing, Scripting, Tablet Computers, Imager, Information Technology, Vba Programming Language, Laptops, Encase, Nuix, Network Server - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us62a1923d9daefc911fff2f834bbb5b0b ## About the Role A leading eDiscovery technology and consulting firm headquartered in Washington, DC is looking for a qualified and experienced Digital Forensic Analyst. We are seeking a motivated individual with a strong interest in the legal and technology fields, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for delivering top-notch service to our clients. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced and dynamic industry. This position will include occasional travel for on-site collection efforts., * Minimum of an undergraduate degree, preferably in Digital Forensic Science or Computer Science/Engineering * 3+ years of relevant experience in where the analyst understands the forensic lifecycle and can properly perform scoping activities, evidence acquisitions on a range of devices, and execute forensic analysis at an intermediate level * Experience using industry standard forensic tools such as Axiom, EnCase, Cellebrite, FTK Imager, Digital Collector * General understanding of Mac/Windows filesystems, mobile devices, and encryption * Experience preserving desktops, laptops, mobile devices/tablets, servers, both cloud and on-premise email implementations, nontraditional cloud data sources, social media, etc. in a forensically sound manner * Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully in both verbally and in written format to team members and technical/non-technical clients * Ability to work extended hours when necessary to ensure client deadlines are met * Ability to demonstrate superior organizational skills with an acute attention to detail * Must be willing to travel regularly on short notice; must have valid passport for occasional international travel * Must be an energetic self-starter who can work within a team environment but also independently as the situation requires * Ability to document forensic workflows based on sound industry practice * Willingness to develop/train other team members to increase the group's overall knowledge base as well as cultivate secondary resources to assist in larger collection events * Strong troubleshooting skills coupled with the ability to solution on the fly to solve complex problems THE FOLLOWING SKILLS ARE PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED: * Understanding of the electronic discovery reference model (EDRM) * Possess at least one industry standard certification (EnCE, CCE, CCFE, GCFE, GCFA, CCO, CCPA, CCME, etc.) * General knowledge of litigation support applications (e.g. Relativity, Concordance, Nuix, LAW PreDiscovery, etc.) * Experience working with structured data exported from various platforms including analysis, custom scripting, and data manipulation to develop reports for client use * Understanding of (Robo/Rich) copy tools, BAT (PowerShell) scripting, and Active Directory * Experience with scripting, programming/coding, database languages (SQL, VB, HTML, Access) ## Description * Coordinate directly with legal teams/client IT departments to understand project scope * Maintain forensic tool set by staying current on version updates and new options in the market * Work closely with project management and other team members on completing complex projects in a fast pace, deadline driven environment * Assist in developing, documenting, and refining procedures to accomplish discovery process requirements * Manage all chain of custody best practices associated with the rules of evidence * Consistently adhere to standard operating procedures * Perform quality checks on work product prior to delivering to the client * Complete additional duties assigned by manager including general IT functions ## Related Videos - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [NoLoJS - Avoiding JavaScript Cruft with HTML and CSS - Aaron T. 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