Senior Investigations Analyst – Digital Forensics

About the Role

As a Senior Investigations Analyst, you are the lead "digital detective" for the organization. You will be responsible for conducting complex, forensically sound investigations into security breaches, policy violations, and potential litigation matters using advanced forensic suites with a focus on Nuix to parse massive datasets, recover "hidden" evidence, and build a factual narrative for legal, HR, and executive stakeholders.

• Forensic Acquisition & Preservation Chain of Custody:
  Lead collection and preservation of digital evidence (workstations, mobile, cloud, and server logs) ensuring strict adherence to forensic standards and chain-of-custody protocols.
• Imaging & Extraction:
  Perform live and dead-box imaging of systems across diverse OS environments (Windows, macOS, Linux).
• Remote Collections:
  Utilize enterprise forensic tools to perform stealthy, remote data acquisitions without disrupting business operations.
• Deep-Dive Investigation & Analysis
  • Axiom/Nuix Power User:
    Ingest, process, and analyze multi-terabyte datasets; create complex search queries, perform deduplication, and identify communication patterns across disparate data sources.
  • Artifact Analysis:
    Investigate system artifacts (Registry, MFT, Shellbags, LNK files) to reconstruct user activity and timeline events.
  • Data Recovery:
    Perform file carving and unallocated space analysis to recover deleted or obscured evidence.
  • Email & Communication Forensics:
    Analyze PST/OST files and cloud-based mail to identify evidence of data exfiltration or collusion.
• Reporting & Stakeholder Management
  • Reporting:
    Translate technical forensic findings into clear, plain-English investigative reports suitable for legal proceedings or executive review.
  • Interdisciplinary
    
    Collaboration:
    
    Act as technical liaison for Legal, HR, and Internal Audit teams to define investigation scope and provide status updates on high-sensitivity cases.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Refine forensic workflows and laboratory standards to stay ahead of anti-forensic techniques.

Technical Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in digital forensics and/or corporate investigations.
• Toolset Mastery:
  Axiom or Nuix (Highly Preferred).
• Other Tools:
  Advanced experience with at least two of EnCase, FTK, Autopsy, or X-Ways Forensics.
• Mobile Forensics:
  Expertise with Cellebrite UFED or Magnet Gray Key.
• DLP:
  Purview technical knowledge.
• Deep understanding of file systems (NTFS, APFS, Ext4), memory forensics (Volatility), and cloud-native logging (Azure Unified Audit Log, AWS Cloud Trail).
• Scripting:
  Basic ability to use Python or SQL to automate data parsing or query large investigative databases.

Preferred Certifications

• Nuix Workstation Forensic Practitioner, EnCE, or MCFE.
• GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).

Soft Skills

• Ethics & Integrity: unwavering commitment to maintaining confidentiality and impartiality during sensitive investigations.
• Detective Mindset: ability to look past the obvious and connect non-linear data points to find the "smoking gun".
• Clarity under Pressure: experience delivering tough findings to senior leadership in high-stress environments.

The anticipated salary range is $128,000 to $140,000 at the commencement of employment for the Jersey City, NJ and Woodland Hills, CA area. The actual compensation offered will depend on factors such as geographic location, skills, experience and other qualifications. The position is eligible for a discretionary bonus in accordance with the applicable incentive plan.

This role is based at the Woodland Hills, CA, Jersey City, NJ, or Houston, TX office and follows a hybrid working policy.

• Estimated travel:
  Up to 25%.

• Health and Wellness:
  Medical, dental, vision insurance plans and mental health support.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match and 3% company contribution, vesting immediately.
• Employee Assistance Program:
  Confidential counseling services.
• Matching charitable donations: 1:1, up to $5,000.
• Volunteer Time Off: up to 16 hours annually.
• Paid Time Off: at least 24 PTO days to begin.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Corebridge Financial is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws.

All applicants will be considered for employment based on job-related qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Corebridge Financial also complies with fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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