Senior Associate, Forensic Technology

KPMG

$88K — $162K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum three years of relevant experience in digital forensics or incident response
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, digital forensics, or equivalent required
  • Certification in fields such as GIAC, IACIS, or Cellebrite is preferred
  • Experience with dead-box investigations across iOS, macOS, and Windows platforms
  • Proven skills in scripting and software engineering for automating forensic processes
  • Programming experience in Python, Rust, C++, C#, or Java required
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Responsibilities

  • Support end-to-end forensic investigations on various platforms to uncover digital evidence
  • Advise on cases of employee misconduct or data breaches for safe outcomes
  • Utilize command-line tools for acquiring and analyzing forensic data
  • Automate workflows and data processing using programming languages like Python or C#
  • Manage stakeholder communications and translate technical findings into reports
  • Uphold professionalism and integrity in alignment with KPMG’s values

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision
  • Disability and life insurance options
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Personal Time Off and holiday breaks throughout the year
  • Robust mental health and well-being support programs
  • Flexible work arrangements based on job classification
Full Job Description
KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate, Forensic Technology to join our Advisory Services practice.

Responsibilities:
  • Support execution of end-to-end dead-box forensic investigations across iOS, MacOS, and Windows platforms to uncover digital evidence
  • Advise on complex matters involving employee misconduct, intellectual property theft, and data breaches, ensuring secure and defensible outcomes
  • Develop proficiency in and utilize industry-standard, command-line Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) tools and techniques to effectively acquire and analyze data
  • Implement and automate customized forensic workflows and data processing scripts utilizing Python, Rust, C++, C#, or Java to streamline client deliverables
  • Maintain regular contact with and manage expectations of stakeholders to synthesize complex technical findings into clear, outcome-focused reports, both internally and externally
  • Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:
  • Minimum three years of recent and relevant experience in digital forensics or incident response
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, digital forensics, or equivalent from an accredited college or university is required; relevant training or certifications in the field, such as GIAC (GIME, GCFE, GCFA, GASF), IACIS (CFCE), Magnet (MCME), 13Cubed (IME Gold, ILD Gold), Cellebrite (CCME, CAAF, CAFF, CAIF), or Hexordia (HMAC)
  • Experience conducting dead-box forensic investigations across iOS, macOS, and Windows platforms - including employee misconduct, IP theft, and data breaches using industry-standard command-line DFIR tools
  • Proven experience with scripting, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and software engineering principles with a focus on designing and implementing automated solutions to optimize eDiscovery and forensic processes
  • Programming experience with at least one of the following languages: Python, Rust, C++, C#, or Java
  • Ability to travel as needed
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

KPMG LLP and its subsidiaries ("KPMG") complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work .

Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:
https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=M154ADV_4_26 California Salary Range: $88160 - $162035

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