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Agile Defense

Digital Forensics Lead

Reston, VA · On-site

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Leads digital forensics and insider-threat investigations, ensuring proper evidence handling, strict chain-of-custody, and high-confidence analysis to enable rapid ...

Agile Defense

Digital Forensics Lead

Reston, VA · Hybrid

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Leads digital forensics and insider-threat investigations, ensuring proper evidence handling, strict chain-of-custody, and high-confidence analysis to enable rapid ...

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As of Jun 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for apprentice digital forensics investigator in the United States is $26.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $30.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Apprentice Digital Forensics Investigators?

Apprentice Digital Forensics Investigators are entry-level professionals who assist in the recovery, analysis, and preservation of digital evidence for use in investigations and legal proceedings. They work under the supervision of experienced digital forensics experts, learning how to use specialized tools and techniques to examine computers, mobile devices, and other digital media. Their responsibilities often include documenting findings, maintaining chain of custody, and supporting investigations related to cybercrime, fraud, or data breaches. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience and training, preparing apprentices for more advanced positions in digital forensics.

What is the difference between Apprentice Digital Forensics Investigator vs Digital Forensics Analyst?

AspectApprentice Digital Forensics InvestigatorDigital Forensics Analyst
CertificationsEntry-level certifications (e.g., CFCE, EnCE)Advanced certifications (e.g., GCFA, EnCE)
Work EnvironmentSupervised, training-focused rolesIndependent, analytical roles in labs or on-site
ExperienceLimited or no professional experienceSeveral years of experience in digital forensics
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting investigations, learning tools and proceduresConducting detailed forensic analysis, reporting findings

The Apprentice Digital Forensics Investigator is an entry-level role focused on learning and supporting investigations, while the Digital Forensics Analyst is a more experienced position responsible for conducting detailed forensic examinations and analysis. The roles differ mainly in experience, independence, and complexity of tasks.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Apprentice Digital Forensics Investigator, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Apprentice Digital Forensics Investigator, you need a foundational understanding of computer systems, networks, and information security, often supported by a relevant degree or coursework. Familiarity with forensic tools such as EnCase, FTK, or Autopsy, and basic certifications like CompTIA Security+ or Certified Cyber Forensics Professional (CCFP) are beneficial. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for accurately analyzing evidence and presenting findings. These skills and qualities are essential to ensure thorough digital investigations, maintain evidence integrity, and support legal or organizational outcomes.

What are some typical challenges faced by Apprentice Digital Forensics Investigators when handling digital evidence?

Apprentice Digital Forensics Investigators often encounter challenges such as ensuring the integrity of digital evidence, working with encrypted or damaged data, and adhering to strict chain-of-custody protocols. The role requires meticulous attention to detail and the ability to stay up-to-date with rapidly evolving technology and forensic tools. Additionally, apprentices must balance learning technical processes with understanding legal and ethical requirements, often while collaborating closely with senior investigators and law enforcement teams.
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Digital Forensics Analyst, Digital Forensics Unit

Digital Forensics Analyst, Digital Forensics Unit

The Legal Aid Society

Bronx, NY • On-site

$95K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

The Legal Aid Society has an opening for a Digital Forensics Analyst. Digital Forensics Analysts are the in-house experts on digital forensics related topics for The Legal Aid Society. They are responsible for preserving, creating, and analyzing digital evidence in a forensically sound manner. They are also responsible for creating reports to be used in court proceedings, as well as, testifying in hearings and trials as experts in digital forensics fields.
Analysts also provide explanations of digital forensics topics to other Legal Aid Society staff through discussion of the evidence in cases and informal and formal trainings. Analysts are required to maintain all applicable certifications and must continually update their knowledge and skills with the relevant changes in technology.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary Responsibilities (95%)
  • Applying knowledge and experience with forensically sound evidence-gathering and handling procedures in order to retrieve, handle, analyze, and preserve data in accordance with the appropriate and relevant standards. This includes, but is not limited to, following chain-of-custody requirements necessary for the admissibility of evidence in court
  • Creating and analyzing forensic copies of data sources including hard drives, portable storage media, tablets, smartphones, and cloud data
  • Conducting examinations of digital evidence and preparing reports and/or exhibits for use in court
  • Interpreting call detail records, analyzing cell site locations, and generating cell site maps
  • Performing video, photo, and audio forensics and enhancements
  • Providing court testimony as needed in hearings and trials
  • Assisting attorneys and investigators in understanding data/technical forensics and trial preparation
  • Providing trainings and continuing legal education (CLE) courses on digital forensics related topics for Society staff and for external attorneys, investigators, and digital forensics related experts
  • Working within time sensitive deadlines in a team environment

Professional Development and other duties as assigned (5%)
  • Participating in continuous professional development
  • Continuously learn about forms of bias in the workplace and demonstrate affirmative behaviors that support an inclusive work environment
  • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
Required qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree and 3 years of digital forensics experience or 7 years of digital forensics experience. An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and digital forensics experience is also considered
  • Obtained Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME) certification or an equivalent certification
  • Experienced in digital forensics, including computer and cell phone forensic software, proper evidence handling, forensic methodology/protocols, and forensic data/hardware
  • Ability and willingness to work as part of a citywide team

Preferred qualifications:
  • Proficiency in a language other than English is desirable, but not required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Position Based Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge and experience with Cellebrite, Magnet, or other mobile forensic tools
  • Knowledge and experience with Encase, Forensic Toolkit (FTK), AXIOM, or other forensic tools
  • Knowledge and experience with cell site analysis, cell site mapping, and call detail records. Experience with using cell site mapping tools, such as Cell Hawk or ZetX, is preferred
  • Understanding of chain-of-custody requirements necessary for the admissibility of evidence in court
  • Organizational and interpersonal skills

Organizational Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Commitment to Legal Aid Society's mission to secure equal justice before the law for all New Yorkers
  • Interpersonal and communication skills that enable healthy and productive working relationships
  • Ability to perform duties with the highest regard for confidentiality, integrity, and respect
  • Commitment to Legal Aid Society's mission and values

Physical, environment, travel, and other duties required:
  • Mostly sedentary, significant time using a computer and monitor; communicating and meeting using video
  • Requires occasional or frequent physical movement to perform essential job functions which may include, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, standing or walking for long periods of time, accessing small spaces
  • May or will require travel within NYC, across the five-borough region

SALARY AND BENEFITS
The salary range represents a good faith estimate of the range we expect to pay for this role. The actual salary offered may vary depending on many factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as collectively bargained salary steps for unionized roles.
Salary Range: $95,000 - $100,000
The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more. Click here to read more about benefits.
Higher Education and Loan Forgiveness
The Legal Aid Society is a qualified employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. This position allows an employee to take advantage of PSLF and other State and Federal loan forgiveness programs. Additionally, employees who are New York residents may be eligible for assistance from New York state to assist with loan repayments, depending on years of practice. To learn more, click the links below.
studentaid.gov
hesc.ny.gov/loan-forgiveness-programs
WORK AUTHORIZATION
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship for a work visa or permit. We are currently unable to sponsor employment visas or permits. (However, for citizens of Canada and Mexico, LAS will provide a letter documenting employment status that is needed to obtain a TN visa.)
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be completed online via the career portal. We do not accept emailed applications. Submit the following documents as a combined PDF:
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume

For technical difficulties or questions regarding this posting, please email TalentAcquisition@legal-aid.org.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, The Legal Aid Society prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race or color, size (including bone structure, body size, height, shape, and weight), religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity (one's internal deeply-held sense of one's gender which may be the same or different from one's sex assigned at birth); gender expression (the representation of gender as expressed through, for example, one's name, choice of pronouns, clothing, haircut, behavior, voice, or body characteristics; gender expression may not conform to traditional gender-based stereotypes assigned to specific gender identities), disability, marital status, relationship and family structure (including domestic partnerships, polyamorous families and individuals, chosen family, platonic co-parents, and multigenerational families), genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre-employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice and excellent representation. We are dedicated to building a strong professional relationship with each of our clients (people), to understanding their diverse circumstances, and to meeting their needs. Our ability to achieve these goals depends on the efforts of all of us and our ability to build strong relationships with our colleagues. Every member of our community is expected to continuously learn about the dynamic, evolving, and emerging field of knowledge of identity, bias, and systemic forms of oppression and participate in productive efforts to dismantling bias in all forms.

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