Job Description

Digital Forensic Specialist

Rate - £600 (a day)

Duration - 6 Months (initially)

Location - London (on-site)

IR35 - Inside (must use an umbrella company)

Ensuring appropriate systems are in place and your work practices follow applicable standards (FSR Code of Conduct and ISO17025) through regular Quality Assurance checks and adhering to (and developing) the DFU Quality Management System.

Developing and implementing methods, validation plans, training materials and competency assessments for digital forensic tasks (such as mobile phone, computer and loose media extraction, decoding and conversion).

Support and guide Digital Forensic Specialists with complex technological/ Digital Forensic/ eDiscovery matters by sharing knowledge, building capability and working in collaboration to resolve issues

Provide reports and updates to the Head of Unit and internal stakeholders, including presenting findings, developments and recommendations to improve the timeliness and quality of DF activities.

Assist the Head of DFU and Digital Forensic Consultants to undertake the strategic planning, review and co-ordination of DFU Examiner Training.

Assist the Digital Evidence Quality manager to develop the lab QMS including developing methods, validation plans, training materials and competency tests.

Provide witness statements and attend Court to give evidence in relation to digital forensic work undertaken

Contribute to office-wide initiatives such as policy development, training and other work that supports the strategic development.

Computer / Digital Forensics degree AND significant experience as a Digital Forensic Investigator/Examiner

Experience of undertaking Digital Forensic casework and delivering data to customers

Extensive knowledge of digital media, operating systems, storage and devices (including Computer, Mobile, Network, Business Systems, Cloud Forensics)

Understanding of evidence handling procedures and principles

Understanding of the Forensic Science Regulator's codes as they apply to Digital Forensic acquisition, analysis and interpretation

Knowledge/Experience of introducing new policies and procedures into a digital forensic environment

Certification (previous/current) or equivalent experience of using one or more of the following forensic tools: EnCase (EnCE certification), Nuix (NICS), Cellebrite Certification (CCLO or CCPA), XRY, FTK, or similar