Senior Digital Forensics Consultant (Germany)

What is special about Lighthouse?

Lighthouse is built on a foundation of unique, compassionate, highly driven individuals.   We elevate the strengths and talents of those around us while leveraging opportunities for growth. We offer the experience of solving complex problems while continuing to grow multiple facets of your career. Lighthouse is where innovation meets support and where collaboration is the key ingredient to success.  We grow together and are stronger together. 

What’s unique about this role?

Senior Forensic Consultants are responsible for deep dive forensics analysis for onsite and remote collection of electronically stored information (ESI) from computers, mobile devices, collaboration apps and cloud repositories. 

Using state-of-the-art technology, they process and analyze data in support of forensic investigations and litigation and prepare compelling, detailed reports of their findings.

What will this person do?

• Perform forensically sound collections of ESI from laptops, desktops, mobile devices, hard drives, servers, Microsoft 365 and cloud data sources both onsite and remotely
• Verify, extract and analyze data in support of investigations and litigation
• Prepare detailed written analysis and “Red Flag” reports                                      
• Conduct custodian interviews to identify relevant data sources
• Provide proactive status updates to both internal and external clients                
• Prepare remote collection kits for redeployment                                                  
• Log and track evidence, update chain of custody logs and follow evidence management best practices
• Enter billable time and descriptions into billing system                                         

Perform other related duties as assigned

Bring your passion and together we will shine.   It would also be great if you have the following:

• Proficient in the use of EnCase, AccessData Forensic Toolkit, XWays, Cellebrite UFED and Physical Analyzer, Cellebrite Inspector (formerly Blacklight), Axiom or open-source forensic tools
• Strong mastery of data collection, preservation, and chain of custody principles and procedures
• Understanding of Microsoft 365 eDiscovery capabilities (E3/E5)
• An understanding of file systems, computer hardware and computer networking concepts

Strong Mac, Linux / UNIX, other operating systems experience is a plus

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Two to four years of experience in Digital Forensics
• At least one security or digital forensics industry certifications, such as CISSP, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, MCFE, or similar
• Fluent German and English language skills

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Duties are performed in a typical office environment while at a desk or computer table.
• Duties require the ability to use a computer, communicate over the telephone, and read printed material, in a quiet and professional setting.
• Duties may require being on call periodically and working outside normal working hours (evenings and weekends).

Lighthouse celebrates and thrives on diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire, train, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.  We welcome any talents and contributions you can bring to the team and are deeply committed to growing an environment where everyone can feel safe, is respected, and can show up as themselves. Come as you are! 

As required by applicable pay transparency laws, Lighthouse complies with compensation disclosure requirements for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location, or other relevant factors. The salary range for this position may be tailored to be lower or higher in different talent markets.

The expected pay for this role will range from €75,000 to €95,000 per year.  This role will be eligible to participate in an annual bonus or incentive program.  

As a trailblazer and catalyst for change, Lighthouse rises to each opportunity to help our clients and our people do what they do best—shine.