Digital Forensics Examiner

Examine phones, computers and cloud accounts for attorneys, businesses and individuals, and turn what you find into court-ready reports. You follow a documented chain of custody from intake to testimony. Analysis and reporting can be done remotely from anywhere in the United States; device intake and lab work happen at our Arizona lab.

Veteran-owned Arizona firmRemote US or Arizona labFull-time or part-time

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At a glance

Status: Open now
Location: Remote within the United States, or at our Arizona lab
Schedule: Full-time or part-time; some on-call collections and court dates
Type: Employment type is confirmed at offer.

What you will do

Forensically acquire mobile devices, computers, external media and cloud accounts using write-blocking and hash verification
Analyze with tools such as Cellebrite, Magnet AXIOM, X-Ways or EnCase: deleted messages, location history, app data and timelines
Keep evidence intake, storage and the chain of custody documented to our lab procedures
Write clear, court-ready reports and exhibits; testify at depositions, hearings and trials
Support incident response (business email compromise, ransomware) with our cyber security team

Requirements

Hands-on forensic examination experience with at least one major mobile tool and one computer forensic tool
A written, repeatable chain-of-custody practice
Willing to testify, and able to explain technical findings in plain English
U.S. citizen or legal resident authorized to work in the United States
Securing evidence for use in court is private investigation under Arizona law (A.R.S. 32-2401). Client-facing examiners are registered with DPS as private investigator employees under our agency license (fingerprints; we file it). No felony conviction or pending felony indictment, and no disqualifying misdemeanor in the last five years; not a registered sex offender (eligibility under A.R.S. 32-2441)
Pass our background check after an offer (we ask for your written permission first), including verification of the certifications you list

Preferred qualifications

EnCase EnCE, IACIS CFCE, GIAC GCFE or GCFA, EC-Council CHFI
Cellebrite CCO or CCPA; Magnet MCFE
Prior expert or fact testimony
macOS/iOS and Android depth; cloud and Microsoft 365 investigations
Active security clearance

No certification is legally required for forensic work in Arizona. Courts and clients look for them, so they are strongly preferred.

How to apply

Apply online with one application. It takes about 10 minutes, and your resume is required (PDF, Word or a clear photo). Add your certificates, license or DD-214 if you have them. Our hiring team reviews every application and emails qualified applicants a link to book an interview. Checks and licensing come after that; see how hiring works.

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Accessibility and accommodations

If a disability or other need makes any part of the application hard to complete, email humanresources@honeybadgersolution.com with the word “accommodation” and the role you want. We will arrange another way for you to apply. This address is for accommodation requests and hiring questions; asking does not affect how your application is considered.

Honeybadger Solutions LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by federal, Arizona or local law. We never charge application fees and we do not ask for your Social Security number, date of birth, bank details or a photo on the application. Hiring emails come only from humanresources@honeybadgersolution.com.