[Remote] Digital Forensics Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Saliense is a company committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. They are seeking a Digital Forensics Analyst responsible for collecting, preserving, analyzing, and documenting digital evidence related to cybersecurity incidents and investigations.ResponsibilitiesThe Digital Forensics Analyst is responsible for collecting, preserving, analyzing, and documenting digital evidence associated with cybersecurity incidents, investigations, legal proceedings, and insider threat casesThis position conducts forensic examinations of computers, servers, mobile devices, cloud environments, virtual systems, and storage media to determine what occurred during a security incidentThe analyst reconstructs timelines, identifies attacker activity, recovers deleted artifacts, and supports root cause investigationsThe Digital Forensics Analyst maintains evidence integrity, follows chain-of-custody procedures, and produces detailed investigative reports suitable for executive, legal, regulatory, and law enforcement reviewThe position frequently supports ransomware investigations, insider threat investigations, fraud investigations, intellectual property theft cases, and major breach investigationsSkillsCandidates must possess advanced knowledge of digital forensics principles, evidence preservation techniques, forensic acquisition methods, operating systems, file systems, memory analysis, and artifact analysisThe candidate should have experience using industry-standard forensic tools and conducting investigations across Windows, Linux, macOS, cloud platforms, and mobile devicesStrong documentation skills are essential due to the legal and evidentiary nature of forensic workThe position requires patience, precision, objectivity, and the ability to produce defensible findings based on evidence rather than assumptionsRequired certifications include GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CHFI, CFCE, or equivalent forensic certificationsBenefits20 Days PTO + 40 Hours of Paid Sick & Safe Time11 Federal Holidays + 2 Corporate HolidaysHealth, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance401(k) with Tiered Match & 100% VestingParental Leave for Birthing and Non-Birthing ParentsProfessional Development Reimbursement ProgramCompany OverviewSaliense is a consulting firm that specializes in portfolio analysis, engineering, enterprise architecture and cybersecurity services. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in Mc Lean, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://saliense.com.Company H1B SponsorshipSaliense has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 1 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.