Senior Consultant, Digital Forensics | Technology | Houston

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make your impact?

About the Role

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

What You’ll Do

• 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

• Drive to client sites

How You’ll Grow

The 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 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.  

What You Will Need to Succeed

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Digital Forensics, Information Security

• 2+ 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 Qualification

• 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 automat e various analysis functions. SQL and Python knowledge

• Familiarity with emerging digital collaboration platforms such as Slack, Jira, Confluence, etc. Prior use of Onn

• Professional certifications including EnCE / CCE / ACE

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FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Compensation
Minimum Pay: $106,000
Maximum Pay: $147,000

Compensation Disclosure: The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.