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FTI Consulting is the world's leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world's leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.
At FTI Consulting, you'll be inspired and empowered to make an impact on headline matters that change history. Working side by side with the world's leading experts in your field, you'll be surrounded by an open collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and most importantly, you.
There's never been a more exciting time to join FTI Consulting and this is where you will do the most exciting and fulfilling work of your career.
Are you ready to make an impact?
About The Role
The Digital Forensics (DFOR) Lab Associate will be responsible for a wide range of tasks across FTI's multiple forensic labs across the United States, Canada, and to a certain extent globally. Concurrent with these responsibilities, the Associate will be exposed to training and hands-on experience which may provide them with the opportunity to progress to a consultant level position. The Associate will play a key role in preparing and enabling DFOR Consultants to service and solve the challenging technical requests posed by FTI's clients. Specifically, the Associate will specialize in managing FTI's remote data collection capabilities and overseeing the logistics entailed.
- Meticulous and organized - detailed documentation will be integral to oversee activity across multiple digital forensic labs.
- Technically minded - all our work requires thinking in a logical, organized way about processes and building efficiencies.
- Eager and excited to learn - a positive, open-minded attitude will ensure quality work and bodes well for long-term career development.
- Craves industry knowledge - is immersed in the Digital Forensics community and strives to stay on top of the ever-changing technology landscape.
- Able to travel when requested. Regularly scheduled trips to other U.S./Canadian labs expected.
- When not traveling, a physical local office presence is expected. Remote work/flexibility is possible, but a consistent in person lab presence is important for this role.
What You'll Do
- Work directly with senior Technology Segment practice leads to help mature and standardize the segment's Global Digital Forensic related operations.
Coordinate remote Digital Forensic Data Collections
o Works with DFOR and E-Discovery project teams to ensure the highest level of customer service is provided to our customers.
o Manage hard drive inventories and track Chain of Custody (CoC) of devices.
o Prepare remote collection toolkits and manage delivery to custodians.
o Works with internal shipping and logistics teams to track evidence and coordinate updates to project team.
o Receive and intake of collection toolkits and upload collected data.
o Ensure chain of custody CoC remains intact and tracking database is up to date.
Oversee U.S./Canadian Digital Forensic lab activity including:
o Manage and track forensic evidence and chain of custody.
o Monitor forensic software licenses for up-to-date versions and coordinate with internal staff to prevent license expiration.
o Develop, deploy, and maintain consistent documentation templates across all labs including but not limited to CoC, Acquisition Records, and Asset Tags.
o Track inventory levels of forensic equipment across physical labs and help to maintain those levels.
o Work with internal staff to maintain FTI's AWS cloud-based resources.
Check versions of software and make sure software is up to date for all systems.
Liaise with FTI's TechOps to facilitate system updates and/or reboots.
o Handle Matter decommissions.
Generate backups of engagement related SharePoint sites.
Check for client drives which need to be returned and work with Consultants to generate, label and handle COCs (DocuSign)
Coordinate destruction vendor to come onsite.
o Manage Internal team documentation including DFOR Wiki's and MS Team Sites.
o Participate in the testing of various Digital Forensic software and tools.
o Generating new Consultant codes for new hires.
o Manage inventory and ensure tracking records are consistent across all DFOR labs in North America.
Schedule periodic "in lab" Quality Assurance (QA)checks. This may require visiting labs in NY, DC, Chicago, Houston, SF, LA, etc.
Work with Consultants to provide guidance on evidence inventory management and weekly spot checks.
o Perform monthly OS and software checks on all DFOR U.S. physical lab workstations.
o Maintain "base builds" for all laptop data collection "field kits" and roll out updated builds every 6 months, or as needed.
Stay "plugged in" to and monitor the evolving Digital Forensic marketplace and suggest new tools to allow the broader team to work efficiently.
o Contact vendors and set up demos for the wider DFOR team.
Work with the DFOR Consultants to continue to develop and automate internal processes so as to be able to deliver work more effectively.
How You'll Grow
The Associate will have the opportunity to gain a wide range of experiences and skills across the full spectrum of service lines with FTI Consulting's Technology Segment offers. While fulfilling the coordination duties of the forensic lab, the Associate will gain exposure to various training opportunities and be set on a path to potentially become a full-time FTI Technology Segment Consultant. The person in this role will have the opportunity to inject new and creative solutions into the day-to-day support of client matters.
What You Will Need to Succeed
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree.
Relevant coursework or experience in Digital Forensics, Electronic Discovery, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related disciplines .
This role requires travel to clients and FTI offices.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in evidence tracking, lab management, software licensing management, etc.
Experience in Evidence Handling, Digital Forensics, Electronic Discovery, Litigation Support, Information Systems, or other relevant experience.
Familiarity with the Federal Rules of Evidence and understanding of the concept of Chain of Custody.
Experience with EnCase, Axiom, Cellebrite, X-Ways, Oxygen, Blacklight, Forensic Toolkit (FTK), NUIX, Relativity, and/or open source (Linux) forensic tools.
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Our Benefits
Our goal is to support the well-being of you and your families-physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer comprehensive benefits such as the following:
- Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential
- Full package of benefits plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Potential for flexible work arrangements
- Generous paid parental leave and flex return support
- Family care benefits, including back-up child/elder care
- Employee wellness platform
- Employee recognition programs
- Paid time off for volunteering in your community
- Corporate matching for charitable donations most important to you
- Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work
- Professional development and certification programs
- Free in-office snacks and drinks
- Free smartphone and cellular plan (if applicable)
- FTI Perks & Discounts at retailers and businesses
- Upscale offices close to public transportation
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping clients with their most significant opportunities and challenges. With more than 8,000 employees located in 31 countries, our broad and diverse bench of award-winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. At FTI Consulting, we embrace, cultivate and maintain a culture of diversity, inclusion & belonging, which are fundamental components to our core values. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been named the #1 Professional Services Firm on Forbes List of America's Best Employers and the best firm to work for by Consulting Magazine. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.
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.
- Job Family/Level: Op Level 1 - Consultant
- Citizenship Status Accepted: Not Applicable
- Exempt or Non-Exempt?: Exempt
- Minimum Pay: 53000
- Maximum Pay: 91000
