Alvarez & Marsal
Director, Digital Forensics, Forensic Technology Services
Alvarez & Marsal, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Director, Digital Forensics, Forensic Technology Services
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About Alvarez & Marsal Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results‑oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands‑on approach to solving our clients’ problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.
Description A&M’s Forensic Technology Services is a recognized leading provider of forensic technology investigation support services. Our team is comprised of experienced digital forensics, eDiscovery, data science, cybersecurity and privacy professionals and experts who come from the world’s largest law firms, professional services firms, leading forensic technology firms, Fortune 500 corporations, and law enforcement/government agencies. Our team’s expertise spans electronic discovery and disclosure management, digital forensics, forensic data analytics, cyber risk and incident response, privacy, information governance and data compliance.
The Team By combining operational expertise with legally defensible procedures and industry‑leading technology, A&M’s professionals deliver reliable, innovative solutions to meet each of our client’s unique needs and challenges. As a firm we are experiencing unprecedented growth and demand for our services and as a result we are expanding our high‑profile Forensic team.
How You Will Contribute Throughout all phases of the forensic data lifecycle, you will lead a team of consultants to enable our external clients and internal teams to leverage forensic data technologies to uncover and manage data‑based evidence and intelligence in contentious legal and regulatory situations.
Participate in the full lifecycle of forensic data collection processing; including the identification, recovery, preparation, analysis, and preservation of digital data used in legal or regulatory situations.
Lead a team of consultants, managing all aspects of onsite data collection.
Participate in the collection, pre‑processing, capture and preparation of images and other forensic data artifacts in effort to prepare the data to analyze.
Maintain data and documentation according to prescribed chain of custody protocol.
Perform data extraction and conversion to migrate data to a review environment.
Process and support images and data once in the review environment.
Analyze artifacts to trace user activity (e.g., file manipulation, USB activity, browser history, chat analysis, cloud activity, cryptocurrency transactions, etc.).
Plan and manage onsite data and evidence collection activities.
Build relationships and reputation through excellent stakeholder management.
Communicate technical processes and findings clearly and precisely to clients and colleagues, including writing reports on forensic data analysis to present to counsel and clients.
Who will you be working with? At A&M, you will have the opportunity to work with a supportive and diverse team of professionals who enjoy sharing their knowledge and depth of industry experience with others. A&M’s Forensic Technology team consists of senior forensic technologists, data analytics, cybersecurity and privacy experts, lawyers, and investigators from various backgrounds who bring and share their extensive expertise in conducting investigations, delivering expert witness reports, and providing forensic technology services.
Qualifications
Minimum 8+ years’ experience in the field of digital forensics in a client‑facing, professional service setting
Extensive experience with scoping and performing on‑site and remote forensic preservations of unstructured and structured data sources, especially endpoint, mobile, cloud‑based application, and social media data sources
Extensive experience in forensic tool suites including OpenText EnCase, Cellebrite UFED4PC, Physical Analyzer, and Endpoint Inspector, Magnet Forensics Axiom
Extensive experience performing forensic analyses and preparing client‑ready work product
Sound technical understanding of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) and best practices in forensic collection, analysis, and review
Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills when working with both clients and internal technical teams
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and collect, organize, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
Capacity to thrive in a fast‑paced, challenging, and uncertain environment
Graduated from a university with a BS, BBA, or BA degree focused in a technical and/or analytical field (e.g., computer science, information systems, engineering)
Flexibility to travel approximately 20‑40% of the time
Training and certifications from industry organizations or vendors (e.g., GFCE, EnCE, CISSP), and/or other relevant professional certifications
Quantitative skills including experience with SAS, Stata, Python, R, Power BI, or SQL (preferred)
Your Journey at A&M We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top‑notch training and on‑the‑job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.
We prioritize your well‑being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M.
Benefits We offer competitive benefits and opportunities to support your personal and professional development. Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits including healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages. Employees receive a discretionary contribution to a 401(k) retirement plan and are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, and sick time. A&M also provides a discretionary bonus program based on individual and firm performance.
Equal Opportunity Employer It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws.
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Director, Digital Forensics, Forensic Technology Services
role at
Alvarez & Marsal
About Alvarez & Marsal Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results‑oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands‑on approach to solving our clients’ problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.
Description A&M’s Forensic Technology Services is a recognized leading provider of forensic technology investigation support services. Our team is comprised of experienced digital forensics, eDiscovery, data science, cybersecurity and privacy professionals and experts who come from the world’s largest law firms, professional services firms, leading forensic technology firms, Fortune 500 corporations, and law enforcement/government agencies. Our team’s expertise spans electronic discovery and disclosure management, digital forensics, forensic data analytics, cyber risk and incident response, privacy, information governance and data compliance.
The Team By combining operational expertise with legally defensible procedures and industry‑leading technology, A&M’s professionals deliver reliable, innovative solutions to meet each of our client’s unique needs and challenges. As a firm we are experiencing unprecedented growth and demand for our services and as a result we are expanding our high‑profile Forensic team.
How You Will Contribute Throughout all phases of the forensic data lifecycle, you will lead a team of consultants to enable our external clients and internal teams to leverage forensic data technologies to uncover and manage data‑based evidence and intelligence in contentious legal and regulatory situations.
Participate in the full lifecycle of forensic data collection processing; including the identification, recovery, preparation, analysis, and preservation of digital data used in legal or regulatory situations.
Lead a team of consultants, managing all aspects of onsite data collection.
Participate in the collection, pre‑processing, capture and preparation of images and other forensic data artifacts in effort to prepare the data to analyze.
Maintain data and documentation according to prescribed chain of custody protocol.
Perform data extraction and conversion to migrate data to a review environment.
Process and support images and data once in the review environment.
Analyze artifacts to trace user activity (e.g., file manipulation, USB activity, browser history, chat analysis, cloud activity, cryptocurrency transactions, etc.).
Plan and manage onsite data and evidence collection activities.
Build relationships and reputation through excellent stakeholder management.
Communicate technical processes and findings clearly and precisely to clients and colleagues, including writing reports on forensic data analysis to present to counsel and clients.
Who will you be working with? At A&M, you will have the opportunity to work with a supportive and diverse team of professionals who enjoy sharing their knowledge and depth of industry experience with others. A&M’s Forensic Technology team consists of senior forensic technologists, data analytics, cybersecurity and privacy experts, lawyers, and investigators from various backgrounds who bring and share their extensive expertise in conducting investigations, delivering expert witness reports, and providing forensic technology services.
Qualifications
Minimum 8+ years’ experience in the field of digital forensics in a client‑facing, professional service setting
Extensive experience with scoping and performing on‑site and remote forensic preservations of unstructured and structured data sources, especially endpoint, mobile, cloud‑based application, and social media data sources
Extensive experience in forensic tool suites including OpenText EnCase, Cellebrite UFED4PC, Physical Analyzer, and Endpoint Inspector, Magnet Forensics Axiom
Extensive experience performing forensic analyses and preparing client‑ready work product
Sound technical understanding of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) and best practices in forensic collection, analysis, and review
Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills when working with both clients and internal technical teams
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and collect, organize, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
Capacity to thrive in a fast‑paced, challenging, and uncertain environment
Graduated from a university with a BS, BBA, or BA degree focused in a technical and/or analytical field (e.g., computer science, information systems, engineering)
Flexibility to travel approximately 20‑40% of the time
Training and certifications from industry organizations or vendors (e.g., GFCE, EnCE, CISSP), and/or other relevant professional certifications
Quantitative skills including experience with SAS, Stata, Python, R, Power BI, or SQL (preferred)
Your Journey at A&M We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top‑notch training and on‑the‑job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.
We prioritize your well‑being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M.
Benefits We offer competitive benefits and opportunities to support your personal and professional development. Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits including healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages. Employees receive a discretionary contribution to a 401(k) retirement plan and are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, and sick time. A&M also provides a discretionary bonus program based on individual and firm performance.
Equal Opportunity Employer It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws.
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