Forensic Investigator I

FTI Consulting · Washington, DC

Compensation

$60k–$78kper year

$60k$78k

Entry Level

RemoteFull-timeDigital Forensics

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What is Digital Forensics?

When a cybercrime happens, you investigate. You preserve evidence and build timelines.

This role is for you if you're methodical and interested in investigations.

📋About the Role

Conduct forensic examinations of digital devices including computers, mobile phones, and servers. Analyze artifacts to reconstruct events, identify malicious activity, and produce written forensic reports.

Mobile ForensicsCellebriteDisk ImagingLog Analysis

Your roadmap to get this job

Most people finish in 10–18 weeks from zero.

Foundation

4–6 wks

▸CompTIA Security+

▸Networking basics

▸Practice lab

Build Skills

4–8 wks

▸Hands-on labs

▸Build projects

▸Document learning

Get Hired

2–4 wks

▸Resume polish

▸Apply strategically

▸Interview prep

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