
Digital Forensics Engineer – III
Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Conduct forensic imaging, acquisition, and analysis of digital devices, including computers, mobile devices, and storage media.
- Recover and analyze data, such as deleted files, system logs, and metadata, to uncover relevant evidence.
- Document findings and maintain proper chain-of-custody for all evidence.
- Provide expert input on forensic methodologies, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
- **eDiscovery Management**
- Support all phases of the eDiscovery lifecycle, including identification, preservation, collection, processing, review, and production of electronically stored information (ESI).
- Use industry-standard eDiscovery tools (e.g., Relativity, Nuix, Concordance) to manage and process large volumes of data.
- Collaborate with legal teams to ensure responsive data is efficiently collected, filtered, and presented.
- **Incident Response and Investigations**
- Assist in cybersecurity incident response by collecting and analyzing evidence to determine the root cause and scope of security incidents.
- Support internal investigations, regulatory inquiries, and litigation by providing accurate and defensible forensic and eDiscovery outputs.
- **Documentation and Reporting**
- Prepare detailed, accurate, and well-documented forensic reports and summaries for stakeholders, including legal teams and law enforcement.
- Maintain meticulous records of activities, tools, and methodologies used in all analyses.
- **Continuous Improvement**
- Stay updated on emerging digital forensics and eDiscovery trends, tools, and legal standards.
- Contribute to the enhancement of internal workflows, tools, and policies to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3–5 years of experience in digital forensics, eDiscovery, or related fields.
- Proficiency in forensic tools such as EnCase, FTK, Cellebrite, or Magnet AXIOM.
- Experience with eDiscovery platforms such as Relativity, OpenText, or similar.
- Knowledge of applicable legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, including EDRM, chain-of-custody protocols, and data privacy laws.
- **Preferred Qualifications:**
- Relevant certifications (e.g., EnCE, CFCE, ACE, RCA, or similar).
- Experience working with law enforcement, legal teams, or in litigation support.
- Strong understanding of operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux) and file systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical findings to non-technical audiences.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
forensic imagingdata recoverydigital forensicseDiscovery managementincident responseforensic analysischain-of-custodyoperating systemsfile systemsdata analysis
Soft Skills
communication skillscollaborationdocumentationattention to detailproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingcontinuous improvementstakeholder engagementtechnical explanationworkflow enhancement
Certifications
EnCECFCEACERCA