Senior Digital Forensics Specialist - SC

Role: Senior Digital Forensics Specialist – SC

Location: Hybrid – London or Coventry (approx. 1-2 days a week in the office)

IR35: Inside

Duration: 6 Months

Rate: GBP550/day (Umbrella) MAX

Security Clearance: SC

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance to 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 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 Examiner Training with the Head of the organisation 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.

To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed).