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. You will leverage advanced forensic suites—with a particular 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 the 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:
  Utilize forensic toolsets to ingest, process, and analyze multi‑terabyte datasets. You will be expected to create complex search queries, perform deduplication, and identify communication patterns across disparate data sources.
• Artifact Analysis:
  Investigate system artifacts (e.g. 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:
  Conduct deep‑dive analysis of PST/OST files and cloud‑based mail (O365/Gmail) to identify evidence of data exfiltration or collusion.

Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Expert Reporting:
  Translate technical forensic findings into clear, “plain English” investigative reports suitable for legal proceedings or executive review.
• Interdisciplinary
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Act as the technical liaison for Legal, HR, and Internal Audit teams to define the scope of investigations and provide status updates on high‑sensitivity cases.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Refine forensic workflows and laboratory standards to ensure the team stays ahead of anti‑forensic techniques.

Technical Requirements

• Experience:
  
  4+ years of experience in digital forensics and/or corporate investigations.
• Forensic Toolset Mastery:
  Axiom or Nuix (Highly Preferred)
• Other Tools:
  Advanced experience with at least two of the following:
  EnCase, FTK, Autopsy or X‑Ways Forensics.
• Mobile Forensics:
  Experience 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 (Plus):
  Basic ability to use Python or SQL to automate data parsing or query large investigative databases.
• Preferred Certifications – Tool‑Specific:
  Nuix Workstation Forensic Practitioner, EnCE, or MCFE.
• Preferred Certifications – Vendor‑Neutral: 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.
• The “Detective Mindset”:
  The 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 for this position is $128,000 to $140,000 at the commencement of employment for the Jersey City, NJ and Woodland Hills, CA area. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered will ultimately be dependent on multiple factors, which may include the candidate’s geographic location, skills, experience and other qualifications.

In addition, the position is eligible for a discretionary bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

This position is based in Corebridge Financial’s Woodland Hills, CA, Jersey City, NJ, or Houston, TX office and is…