Senior Digital Forensic Specialist

1 week ago

London, United Kingdom Nexere Consulting Full time

Urgent requirement for SC cleared contractor, inside IR35, £500-£600 a day. Has potential to turn around quickly. Working with a Central government department.


Seeking a skilled Forensic Specialist with a diverse range of experience to join the team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in computer and phone forensics, case work, and report generation, with a strong background in working with FSR codes and an ISO environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct forensic analysis on computers and phones.

• Handle case work, including the acquisition of devices.

• Perform detailed analysis and generate comprehensive reports.

• Adhere to Quality Management System standards, with a focus on FSR codes.

• Conduct validation work for new software updates.

• Assist in rewriting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as needed.

Qualifications:

• Experience with FSR codes and ISO environments.

• Ability to perform forensic acquisition of computers and phones.

• Strong analytical skills and experience in generating forensic reports.

• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems and validation processes.

• Versatile experience in forensic analysis and case work.


The Digital Forensic Unit (DFU) within this government department is responsible for processing and analyzing digital evidence. This includes triaging items during searches, performing forensic extractions, and processing these items into a format that Case Teams can access through the eDiscovery System. The DFU works closely with Case Teams to ensure timely and appropriate delivery of required materials.

We are seeking a Senior Digital Forensic Specialist to support the DFU by enhancing lab capabilities, ensuring compliance with Forensic Science Regulator (FSR) standards, and undertaking complex processing, analysis, and interpretation of digital evidence.


Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance to DFU colleagues and investigative staff.

• Create and provide reports and updates to the Head of Unit, presenting findings, developments, and recommendations.

• Mentor and develop staff, enhancing the unit's capabilities.

• Ensure adherence to ISO 17025 and FSR Code of Conduct through regular Quality Assurance checks and by developing the DFU Quality Management System.

• Develop and implement methods, validation plans, training materials, and competency assessments for digital forensic tasks (e.g., mobile phone, computer, and loose media extraction, decoding, and conversion).

• Support and guide Digital Forensic Specialists in complex technological and eDiscovery matters, sharing knowledge and resolving issues collaboratively.

• Assist in the strategic planning, review, and coordination of DFU Examiner Training with the Head of DFU and Digital Forensic Consultants.

• Work with the Digital Evidence Quality Manager to develop the lab’s Quality Management System, including methods, validation plans, training materials, and competency tests.

• Provide witness statements and attend court to give evidence on digital forensic work.

• Contribute to office-wide initiatives like policy development, training, and other strategic projects.

Essential Qualifications:

• Significant experience as a Digital Forensic Investigator/Examiner.

• Experience in digital forensic casework and delivering results to customers.

• Extensive knowledge of digital media, operating systems, storage devices, and cloud forensics.

• Understanding of evidence handling procedures and principles.

• Knowledge of Forensic Science Regulator’s codes for digital forensic acquisition, analysis, and interpretation.

• Experience in introducing new policies and procedures into a digital forensic environment.

• Certification (current or previous) or equivalent experience with forensic tools such as En-Case (EnCE certification), Nuix (NICS), Cellebrite Certification (CCLO or CCPA), XRY, FTK, or similar.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience working in a law enforcement or criminal justice environment


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