Manager, Digital Forensics, Forensic Technology Services

Manager, Digital Forensics, Forensic Technology Services

Apply for the Manager, Digital Forensics, Forensic Technology Services role at Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), a global consulting firm with over 10,000 professionals across more than 40 countries. A&M takes a hands‑on approach to solving client problems, emphasizing integrity, quality, objectivity, fun, personal reward, and inclusive diversity.

Alvarez & Marsal’s Forensic Technology Services team is a leading provider of forensic technology investigation support. As Manager, you will lead a team of consultants, guide our clients and internal teams through the forensic data lifecycle, and develop best practices in data and evidence handling and preservation.

• Participate in the full lifecycle of forensic data collection and processing, including identification, recovery, preparation, analysis, and preservation of digital data used in legal or regulatory situations.
• Lead a team of consultants, managing all aspects of onsite data collection.
• Participate in the collection, pre‑processing, capture, and preparation of images and other forensic data artifacts to prepare data for analysis.
• Maintain data and documentation according to chain‑of‑custody protocol.
• Perform data extraction and conversion to migrate data to a review environment.
• Process and support images and data once in the review environment.
• Analyze artifacts to trace user activity (e.g., file manipulation, USB activity, browser history, chat analysis, cloud activity, cryptocurrency transactions, etc.).
• Plan and manage onsite data and evidence collection activities.
• Build relationships and reputation through excellent stakeholder management.
• Communicate technical processes and findings clearly and precisely to clients and colleagues, including writing reports on forensic data analysis to present to counsel and clients.

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in digital forensics within a client‑facing, professional service setting.
• Extensive experience scoping and performing on‑site and remote forensic preservations of unstructured and structured data sources, especially endpoints, mobile, cloud‑based applications, and social media.
• Extensive experience with forensic tool suites including Open Text EnCase, Cellebrite UFED, Physical Analyzer, Endpoint Inspector, and Magnet Forensics Axiom.
• Experience performing forensic analyses and preparing client‑ready work products.
• Solid technical understanding of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) and best practices in forensic collection, analysis, and review.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills when working with clients and internal technical teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, collecting, organizing, and disseminating significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Capacity to thrive in a fast‑paced, challenging, and uncertain environment.
• Academic credentials: a BS, BBA, or BA in a technical or analytical field (e.g., computer science, information systems, engineering).
• Flexibility to travel approximately 20‑40% of the time.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., GFCE, EnCE, CISSP) preferred.
• Quantitative skills with SAS, Stata, Python, R, Power BI, or SQL preferred.

A&M offers competitive pay ($100,000 – $140,000 annually, plus discretionary bonus), a full suite of fringe benefits, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution. Employees receive development resources including formal training, on‑the‑job learning, and certification support (e.g., SANS, vendor training). A&M values continuous learning and rewards performance through recognition, promotions, and a merit‑based reward structure.

It is the practice of Alvarez & Marsal to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information, or any protected characteristic under applicable law.

Alvarez & Marsal does not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specific opening. Any unsolicited resume is considered by A&M to be submitted with the understanding that A&M may hire that applicant at its discretion without a fee owed to the recruiting agency.