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Executive Integrity

Digital Forensics Lead

Executive Integrity, Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States

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Job Title: Digital Forensic Lead – CMMC & CUI Compliance Location:

United States (Remote)

Who are we recruiting for? A highly respected cybersecurity and risk consultancy operating within

regulated government and defence environments . This organisation supports mission-critical customers handling

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

and operates at the forefront of

digital forensics, incident response, and compliance-driven security . This is a confidential opportunity to take ownership of forensic strategy in environments where accuracy, integrity, and regulatory assurance are essential.

What will you be doing?

Leading digital forensic investigations across endpoints, servers, cloud, and mobile environments

Acting as the primary forensic authority during security incidents, ensuring evidence integrity and defensibility

Maintaining strict chain of custody processes, documentation, and evidence handling standards

Ensuring all forensic activities align with

CMMC Level 2/3 ,

NIST 800-171 ,

RMF , and

CUI protection requirements

Developing and maintaining forensic playbooks and incident response procedures for regulated environments

Preparing high-quality forensic reports suitable for audits, legal review, and executive governance

Supporting audit readiness and working closely with assessors, compliance teams, and leadership

Mentoring and guiding analysts on forensic best practices and compliance obligations

Are you the ideal candidate?

5+ years’ experience in

digital forensics and incident response

within enterprise or government environments

Strong, practical knowledge of

CMMC, CUI handling, NIST 800-171, RMF , and audit expectations

Proven ability to lead investigations where evidence may be subject to regulatory or legal scrutiny

Hands‑on experience with forensic tools such as

EnCase, FTK, Autopsy , and SIEM/XDR platforms

Confident producing clear, defensible forensic documentation for both technical and non‑technical audiences

Certifications such as

GCFA, CHFI, CCE , or equivalent strongly preferred

Active security clearance (or the ability to obtain one) is required

What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary of

$120,000 – $150,000

(DOE) with

1099 contract option available

Opportunity to work on

high-impact, sensitive cybersecurity engagements

Senior-level ownership and influence over forensic and incident response strategy

Exposure to government, defence, and highly regulated customers

A role built on trust, autonomy, and professional credibility

Long-term growth within a specialised and respected security practice

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