Senior Analyst - Investigations & Forensics (Remote – USA)

Senior Analyst - Investigations & Forensics (Remote USA) We are hiring a Senior Analyst for the Investigations & Forensics team at a global technology company. In this role, you will lead complex digital forensic investigations across endpoint, cloud, and identity environments, producing legally defensible findings that support HR, Legal, Ethics, and Security Incident Response. The emphasis is on hands on execution, technical depth, and evidentiary integrity. This is a 40-hour-per-week, 6-month contract (extensions possible), remote role in the USA (EST hours preferred). Minimal domestic travel may be needed for incident response and evidence collection. This is a W2 role as a Stage 4 Solutions employee. Health benefits and a 401K are offered. Responsibilities • Lead end to end forensic investigations (endpoint, cloud, email, identity, SaaS). • Conduct deep dive analysis for insider threat, IP theft, fraud, misconduct, and ethics matters. • Support high severity incidents as the Advanced Forensic Tier for SIRT. • Perform forensic imaging/acquisition with strict chain of custody protocols. • Use enterprise forensic platforms (Magnet AXIOM Cyber, Cellebrite, Sumuri Recon). • Execute eDiscovery collections (Exchange/O365, cloud, endpoints) for legal/regulatory requests. • Perform advanced log analysis (Google SecOps/Chronicle, Splunk) and EDR telemetry review (CrowdStrike Falcon). • Develop AI augmented investigative workflows using LLM platforms (Anthropic Claude, Microsoft Copilot). • Produce executive quality reports for HR, Legal, and regulatory disclosure. • Partner with HR, Legal, and Ethics teams as a trusted technical advisor. Requirements • 7+ years in digital forensics or cybersecurity investigations. • Expertise in insider threat, data exfiltration, and misconduct investigations. • Proficiency with Magnet AXIOM Cyber, Cellebrite, Sumuri Recon. • Strong knowledge of forensic imaging standards, chain of custody, and ACPO/SWGDE frameworks. • Hands on experience with CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft 365 forensics, Windows/macOS artifacts. • Cloud/SaaS forensic investigation skills (Azure AD, Okta, Zscaler). • Proficiency in Google SecOps/Chronicle (YARA L), Splunk. • Experience with device management platforms (JAMF, Intune, SCCM). • Certifications: GCFE, GCFA, EnCE, CFCE, CISSP. Please submit your resume to our network at https://www.stage4solutions.com/careers/ (please apply to the Senior Analyst - Investigations & Forensics (Remote USA) role). Please feel free to forward this project opening to others who may be interested. Stage 4 Solutions is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing employees with an inclusive environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on the job requirements and candidates qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion/belief, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Compensation: $65/hr. - $70/hr.