Senior Consultant, Digital Forensics | Technology Consulting| Chicago

About the Role

The Senior Consultant will be responsible for the forensic collection and analysis of electronic data from computers, mobile devices, cloud sources, etc. Data will be collected following industry best practices related to chain of custody. Post collection, the data will be extracted or analyzed via the use of industry standard digital forensic tools such as Axiom, EnCase, FTK, Cellebrite, NUIX, Relativity, etc.

The Senior Consultant will also assist with tasks including computer and mobile forensic analysis investigations, expert report writing and eDiscovery consulting.

• Lead on-site collection of data at client facilities from servers, desktops, laptops, cell phones, tablets and removable media. Locations may include domestic and international travel
• Verify, analyze and transfer secure data sets from the field
• Analyze and deploy best practices applicable to the handling and analysis of electronic evidence
• Perform forensic investigations as needed
• Utilize off-the-shelf and proprietary data collection, analysis, and reporting tools
• When appropriate, will process data into Relativity and assist with workspace set up and some review support
• Participate in the development of customer proposals
• Assist in the development of white-papers, published reports, and articles relevant to the field of electronic discovery and reconstruction
• Develop tools and methodologies to incorporate into current workflow
• Provide assistance to other teams within FTI as needed
• Driving to client sites

The Senior Consultant will have the opportunity to gain a wide range of experiences and skills across the full spectrum of service lines FTI Consulting Technology offers. The Senior Consultant will have access to working with senior leadership, learning from the best in the industry. The person in this role will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects and think outside the box.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Digital Forensics, IS, or other relevant technical course work
• 3+ years of relevant post-graduate professional experience
• Travel to FTI office(s) and /or client sites, as needed – up to 50%
• Valid driver 's license
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; this position does not provide visa sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in digital forensics, litigation support, information systems or other relevant experience
• Familiarity with EnCase, Axiom, Cellebrite, Oxygen, Blacklight, Forensic Toolkit (FTK), NUIX, and/or open source (Linux) forensic tools
• A strong understanding of Windows and MacOS based systems including the ability to digest various logs and other prominent artifacts that highlight a user’s actions. Linux and UNIX experience
• Strong understanding of and comfort with computer hardware, cell phones, and tablets
• Demonstrable expertise in cloud-based enterprise systems, such as M365 and Google Workspace
• An ability to design and implement scripts to automate various analysis functions. SQL and Python knowledge
• Familiarity with emerging digital collaboration platforms such as Slack, Jira, Confluence, etc. Prior use of Onna
• Professional certifications including EnCE / CCE / ACE
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Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer comprehensive benefits such as the following:

• Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential
• Full package of benefits plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Potential for flexible work arrangements
• Generous paid parental leave with available planning tools, virtual expert coaching services and flex return support.
• Family care benefits, including back-up child/elder care
• Employee wellness platform
• Employee recognition programs
• Paid time off for volunteering in your community
• Corporate matching for charitable donations most important to you
• Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono…