Sr Forensic Specialist (Digital)

Sr Forensic Specialist conducts security investigations aimed at identifying, resolving, and preventing complex and diverse insider threats and violations. Gathers and analyzes evidence, using a variety of forensics tools and processes to reveal key data from multiple digital sources (ex. hardware, USB drives, cloud, etc). Provides forensics expertise for internal Legal and HR investigations.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Employ a variety of forensics tools and techniques to investigate complex and diverse insider threats and policy violations; coordinate appropriate notifications / escalations; gather and handle evidence; recover and examine data from computers, storage devices, cloud repositories, etc.; rebuild damaged systems to recover data.
• Conduct sophisticated assessments of security vulnerabilities and protocols to ensure the continuing development of security protection technology as it relates to defending and protecting the company and its customers; communicate information to relevant stakeholders in a timely and persuasive manner; collaborate with other IT teams, management, and vendors to address threats and minimize risk.
• Provide digital forensics expertise to internal and external parties; draft technical reports, assess evidence, and provide testimony in court proceedings; observe appropriate evidence custody and control procedures.
• Review security violation reports and investigate possible policy exceptions; identify additional systems or networks at risk by insider threats.
• Provide guidance, direction, and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Provide limited day to day network and system administration and maintenance to digital forensic systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties)

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in digital forensics or DFIR investigations
• Hands-on experience with forensic tools (Magnet Axiom, EnCase, FTK, Cellebrite, Falcon NEO)
• Familiarity with Splunk, Exabeam, Microsoft Purview Insider Risk & DLP preferered
• Strong analytical, investigative, and reporting skills
• Forensics certification (EnCase, FTK, or similar) preferred

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $90.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in San Diego,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 26, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.