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Digital Forensics Analyst

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San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2026
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Job Title: Lead Senior Forensic Specialist (Insider Threat)

Location: San Diego, CA (Hybrid – up to 2 days onsite per week)

Duration: 2-Year Contract (High potential for conversion)

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Senior Forensic Specialist to join our Insider Threat team. This role is responsible for conducting digital forensic investigations in support of Legal, Human Resources, and Security teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct end-to-end digital forensic investigations involving insider threat and employee misconduct cases
  • Collect, preserve, and analyze data from enterprise systems such as Exchange, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams
  • Ensure data integrity and chain of custody throughout the investigation lifecycle
  • Produce detailed, professional investigation reports suitable for Legal and HR review
  • Partner with Legal, HR, Security Operations, and Incident Response teams to support ongoing investigations
  • Utilize forensic and analytics tools to identify suspicious behavior and potential risks
  • Maintain compliance with corporate policies, legal requirements, and data privacy regulations
  • Participate in incident response efforts related to insider threats and security breaches
  • Strong hands-on experience with:
    • Magnet Axiom
    • Cellebrite (Touch3, Mobile Ultra, Physical Analyzer)
    • Falcon NEO
  • Experience with:
    • Microsoft Compliance Center
    • Microsoft Purview (Insider Risk Management, DLP)
    • Splunk (log analysis, search queries)
    • Exabeam Advanced Analytics
    • 7 years of experience in:
      • Digital Forensics
      • Insider Threat Investigations
      • Cybersecurity
    • Proven experience handling internal investigations involving employee activity and misconduct
    • Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills
    • Ability to create clear, concise, and legally defensible reports
    • Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders (HR, Legal, Security)

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