Digital Forensic Investigator
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Chevron is accepting online applications for the position Digital Forensic Investigatorthrough March 31 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (Central Time).
The Information Risk Strategy & Management organization is seeking a highly experienced Digital Forensic Investigator to support complex digital forensic and investigative matters with a primary focus on data exfiltration insider threat and sensitive internal investigations. This role conducts end-to-end forensic investigations involving computers mobile devices cloud platforms and enterprise data sources and partners closely with Legal HR Privacy Cybersecurity and external counsel.
The ideal candidate brings deep technical forensic expertise strong investigative judgment and experience presenting defensible findings in corporate or criminal investigative contexts. The role requires independence discretion and the ability to handle highly sensitive matters while mentoring others and contributing to forensic program maturity.
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
Conduct impartial digital forensic investigations involving data exfiltration insider threat intellectual property theft policy violations and security incidents.
Perform forensic acquisition preservation examination and analysis of electronically stored information (ESI) across endpoints mobile devices cloud email collaboration platforms and network-based sources.
Lead investigations from intake through final reporting ensuring evidentiary integrity and defensibility.
Identify indicators of data misuse unauthorized access and exfiltration techniques.
Prepare clear concise forensic reports suitable for executive leadership Legal HR regulators law enforcement or external counsel.
Partner with Cybersecurity Global Security Legal Privacy and HR teams during sensitive investigations.
Provide expert consultation during litigation regulatory inquiries and internal reviews.
Maintain strict chain of custody and evidence handling standards.
Mentor junior investigators and contribute to forensic process improvement and documentation.
Stay current on forensic methodologies tools and emerging data exfiltration techniques.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 7 years of hands-on digital forensics experience conducting both forensic collection and analysis.
Minimum 5 years of lead investigative experience criminal or corporate with demonstrated case ownership.
Proven experience investigating data exfiltration insider threat intellectual property theft or misuse of corporate data.
Current forensic certifications and formal forensic training required (examples include but are not limited to GCFE GCFA CFCE EnCE CCE MCFE).
Strong working knowledge of:
Windows macOS Linux operating systems
Mobile device forensics (iOS Android)
Cloud and SaaS data sources (e.g. email collaboration platforms cloud storage)
Experience handling restricted confidential or legally sensitive information.
Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated professionalism objectivity and discretion in investigative matters.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in Digital Forensics Computer Science Cybersecurity or related field
10 years combined experience in digital forensics and investigations
Experience supporting corporate investigations eDiscovery or regulatory matters
Experience working with Legal and external counsel
Prior testimony or affidavit experience
Scripting or automation experience (PowerShell Python Bash)
Experience mentoring or training forensic analysts
Familiarity with forensic readiness insider threat programs or DLP technologies.
Key Skills & Competencies
Digital Forensic Investigations
Insider Threat & Data Exfiltration
Evidence Handling & Chain of Custody
Cloud & SaaS Forensics
Endpoint & Mobile Forensics
Investigative Interviewing
Report Writing & Executive Communication
Legal & Regulatory Support
Confidentiality & Ethical Judgment
Relocation Options:
Relocation may be considered.
International Considerations:
Expatriate assignments will not be considered.
Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.
U.S. Regulatory notice:
Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religious creed sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin or ancestry age mental or physical disability medical condition reproductive health decision-making military or veteran status political preference marital status citizenship genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation please email us at .
Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.
Key Skills
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Bank Secrecy Act
- Bioinformatics
- Fraud
- Genetics
- Interviewing
- Law Enforcement
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Writing Skills
About Company
Chevron works to meet the world's growing demand for energy by exploring for oil and natural gas; refining and marketing gasoline; producing chemicals and more.
