Remote Digital Forensic Investigator Jobs
Remote digital forensic investigator jobs are open across cybersecurity consulting firms, government contractors, financial institutions, and law firms that run distributed teams, with roles ranging from entry-level examiners to senior investigators and team leads. Employers hiring remotely right now include Rimkus, Sedgwick, and EFI Global. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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U.S. Forensic, LLC, an ATS Family of Companies, assists commercial and industrial clients by performing forensic evaluations, reporting, and expert witness testimony. The firm’s capabilities include accident reconstruction; structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering; fire origin and cause; and environmental services. U.S. Forensic tailors its consulting engineering services to meet each client’s unique needs, and its experienced forensic engineers and investigators support a wide range of industries. As part of the ATS family, the company also offers expanded capabilities in testing, inspection, and calibration when a broader scope of services is required.
Applied Technical Services, LLC (ATS) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. ATS serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets, including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today, ATS employs nearly 2,100 team members across more than 95 locations throughout the United States.
Together, U.S. Forensic and ATS are driven by a shared purpose to create a safe and reliable world, delivering assurance through precise technical and professional services.
Job Title: Professional Engineer - Forensic (Structural)
Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Ideal candidate will sit in the Austin, San Antonio or Waco area and be comfortable supporting cases in the surrounding area.
Job Overview: U.S. Forensic is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Professional Engineer specializing in Structural Forensics. The successful candidate will play a key role in investigating and analyzing structural failures, construction defects, and other forensic engineering matters. This position requires a strong background in structural engineering and the ability to provide expert testimony when necessary.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct detailed forensic investigations of structural failures, collapses, and construction defects.
- Perform site inspections and gather relevant data to support forensic analysis.
- Utilize engineering principles and practices to analyze and assess structural issues.
- Prepare clear and concise technical reports outlining findings and conclusions.
- Provide expert testimony in legal proceedings when required.
- Stay current with industry trends, codes, and standards related to structural engineering.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.
- Experience with expert testimony in legal proceedings is a plus.
EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability
Applied Technical Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
U.S. Persons Only
A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"). Accordingly, the company will consider only "U.S. Persons" for this position. A "U.S. Person" includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., "green card" holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.
Please note, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies. Resumes submitted without an active agreement and prior coordination with our Talent team will not be eligible for placement fees.
U.S. Forensic, LLC, an ATS Family of Companies, assists commercial and industrial clients by performing forensic evaluations, reporting, and expert witness testimony. The firm’s capabilities include accident reconstruction; structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering; fire origin and cause; and environmental services. U.S. Forensic tailors its consulting engineering services to meet each client’s unique needs, and its experienced forensic engineers and investigators support a wide range of industries. As part of the ATS family, the company also offers expanded capabilities in testing, inspection, and calibration when a broader scope of services is required.
Applied Technical Services, LLC (ATS) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. ATS serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets, including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today, ATS employs nearly 2,100 team members across more than 95 locations throughout the United States.
Together, U.S. Forensic and ATS are driven by a shared purpose to create a safe and reliable world, delivering assurance through precise technical and professional services.
Job Title: Professional Engineer - Forensic (Structural)
Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Ideal candidate will sit in the Austin, San Antonio or Waco area and be comfortable supporting cases in the surrounding area.
Job Overview: U.S. Forensic is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Professional Engineer specializing in Structural Forensics. The successful candidate will play a key role in investigating and analyzing structural failures, construction defects, and other forensic engineering matters. This position requires a strong background in structural engineering and the ability to provide expert testimony when necessary.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct detailed forensic investigations of structural failures, collapses, and construction defects.
- Perform site inspections and gather relevant data to support forensic analysis.
- Utilize engineering principles and practices to analyze and assess structural issues.
- Prepare clear and concise technical reports outlining findings and conclusions.
- Provide expert testimony in legal proceedings when required.
- Stay current with industry trends, codes, and standards related to structural engineering.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.
- Experience with expert testimony in legal proceedings is a plus.
EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability
Applied Technical Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
U.S. Persons Only
A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"). Accordingly, the company will consider only "U.S. Persons" for this position. A "U.S. Person" includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., "green card" holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.
Please note, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies. Resumes submitted without an active agreement and prior coordination with our Talent team will not be eligible for placement fees.
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Who's Hiring
- Rimkus17
- Sedgwick12
- EFI Global11
- U.S. Forensic9
- YA6
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services14
- Technology & Software1
- Construction & Real Estate1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote digital forensic investigator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related technical field
- Hands-on experience with forensic tools such as EnCase, FTK, or Cellebrite
- Certifications such as GCFE, GCFA, EnCE, or CCE preferred or required
- Demonstrated ability to maintain chain of custody and produce court-admissible reports
- Experience with mobile device forensics, network forensics, or malware analysis
- Active or eligibility for a government security clearance, depending on the employer
Tips for Your Remote Digital Forensic Investigator Job Search
Build a remote-ready forensic portfolio
Document investigations from your home lab, capture methodology write-ups, and publish sanitized case summaries that show remote employers how you structure and communicate findings without in-person guidance. Examiners who can point to documented solo work close the credibility gap fast.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote digital forensic investigator openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your tool expertise and case experience and apply directly. Early applicants get reviewed before position pipelines fill.
Lead with async communication in your application
Remote forensic teams depend on written handoffs and asynchronous updates. Your cover letter and any work samples should demonstrate that you document processes clearly, write concise chain-of-custody notes, and can brief stakeholders in writing without a live call.
Target certifications remote employers screen for
EnCE, GCFE, CCE, and CFCE appear consistently in remote job postings for digital forensic investigators. Holding at least one signals to hiring managers that your skills are independently verified, which carries extra weight when they can't observe you in a shared lab environment.
Remote Digital Forensic Investigator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote digital forensic investigator job?
Remote digital forensic investigator roles go to candidates who can demonstrate self-direction and clear written communication, because you won't have a supervisor walking the lab beside you. Cybersecurity consulting firms and government contractors that hire remotely screen for hands-on experience with forensic imaging tools, chain-of-custody documentation, and the ability to deliver findings asynchronously through detailed written reports. Certifications like EnCE, CCE, or GCFE give your application a concrete edge.
Which companies hire remote digital forensic investigators?
Employers currently hiring remote digital forensic investigators include Rimkus, Sedgwick, and EFI Global, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The companies that hire this role remotely tend to be cybersecurity consulting firms, federal contractors with distributed workforces, and financial services organizations running decentralized security operations.
Can you get a remote digital forensic investigator job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal oversight. Smaller cybersecurity consultancies and managed security service providers are more open to junior candidates. A home lab portfolio showing forensic image acquisition, file carving, or malware artifact analysis can substitute for professional experience and shows remote employers you can self-direct real investigations.
Do you need a degree for remote digital forensic investigator jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh industry certifications, documented casework, and demonstrated tool proficiency more heavily than a formal degree, especially for contract and consulting roles. A degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or criminal justice helps with government contractor positions, but a strong portfolio of forensic analysis work combined with certifications like GCFE or EnCE can open the same doors.
Which industries hire the most remote digital forensic investigators?
The sectors hiring the most remote digital forensic investigators are Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed security and legal teams that need investigators who can conduct examinations and deliver findings without being on-site.
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