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: £550/day (Umbrella) MAX

Security Clearance: SC

Key Responsibilities:

1. Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance to colleagues and investigative staff.
2. Create and provide reports and updates to the Head of Unit, presenting findings, developments, and recommendations.
3. Mentor and develop staff, enhancing the unit's capabilities.
4. Ensure adherence to ISO 17025 and FSR Code of Conduct through regular Quality Assurance checks and by developing the Quality Management System.
5. 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).
6. Support and guide Digital Forensic Specialists in complex technological and eDiscovery matters, sharing knowledge and resolving issues collaboratively.
7. Assist in the strategic planning, review, and coordination of Examiner Training with the Head of the organisation and Digital Forensic Consultants.
8. Work with the Digital Evidence Quality Manager to develop the lab’s Quality Management System, including methods, validation plans, training materials, and competency tests.
9. Provide witness statements and attend court to give evidence on digital forensic work.
10. Contribute to office-wide initiatives like policy development, training, and other strategic projects.

Essential Qualifications:

1. Significant experience as a Digital Forensic Investigator/Examiner.
2. Experience in digital forensic casework and delivering results to customers.
3. Extensive knowledge of digital media, operating systems, storage devices, and cloud forensics.
4. Understanding of evidence handling procedures and principles.
5. Knowledge of Forensic Science Regulator’s codes for digital forensic acquisition, analysis, and interpretation.
6. Experience in introducing new policies and procedures into a digital forensic environment.
7. Certification (current or previous) or equivalent experience with forensic tools such as EnCase (EnCE certification), Nuix (NICS), Cellebrite Certification (CCLO or CCPA), XRY, FTK, or similar.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. 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).

Disability Confident: As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Armed Forces Covenant: CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.

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