Senior Consultant, Digital Forensics

The Sr. Consultant, based out of Consilio's Toronto office, plays a key role in delivering high-quality digital forensics and data preservation services for complex litigation matters. This role leads and supports investigations involving electronically stored information (ESI) across a wide range of data sources. Working as part of Consilio's Digital Forensics & Expert Services team, the Sr. Consultant conducts forensic data collections, performs analytical examinations, assists with evidence intake, and partners directly with clients and Consilio internal teams in a highly consultative, professional, and client-facing capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the planning and execution of data preservation workflows, ensuring the use of legally defensible and industry-approved methodologies.
• Facilitate client calls with confidence and a consultative approach.
• Work independently onsite for small to medium engagements, representing the DFES team professionally.
• Conduct forensic analysis across a variety of devices, systems, networks, cloud platforms, and storage media, including mobile phone seizure and retention.
• Perform forensic examinations and investigative tasks with minimal supervision from a Manager or Senior Manager.
• Execute data restoration and conversion activities to prepare ESI for processing and hosting.
• Utilize forensic tools—including EnCase, FTK, Axiom, and Cellebrite—to conduct investigations and validate findings.
• Assist with evidence intake, documenting and maintaining strict chain of custody protocols.
• Apply strong knowledge of operating systems, applications, and digital evidence protocols to solve technical issues using methodical, forensically sound approaches.
• Follow industry-recognized forensic standards, including ISO17025 and ACPO principles, across all aspects of the workflow.
• Prepare expert reports and documentation and contribute to expert witness materials for client matters.
• Communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
• Travel domestically and internationally, independently or with a team—to conduct data collections as needed.
• Maintain strong client service orientation and professionalism in all client-facing environments.

Qualifications
Minimum Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in forensic computing or equivalent relevant experience.

Minimum Experience Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible experience in digital forensics, investigations, or related technical fields.

Other Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to excel in a collaborative team-oriented environment.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong understanding of evidence management principles.
• Proficiency with forensic acquisition tools and a variety of file formats.
• Ability to collect ESI from devices and platforms including computers, mobile devices, servers, networks, social media, and cloud environments.
• Familiarity with rules of evidence, ACPO guidelines, ISO17025, and proper chain-of-custody procedures.
• Solid understanding of computer networking in enterprise environments.
• Availability for short-notice or weekend travel.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience with eDiscovery platforms, forensic collection, and analysis software.
• Certifications such as EnCase, FTK, Cellebrite, Nuix, CFE, or similar
• Exposure to SQL or scripting languages.

Consilio's True North Values

• Excellence We strive to make every client our advocate
• Passion We DO because we CARE
• Collaboration We win together through teamwork and communication
• Agility We flex, adapt and embrace change
• People We value, respect and invest in our teammates
• Vision We create clarity of purpose and a clear path forward

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