Our client a leading government department based in central London is urgently looking for a Senior Digital Forensic on a contract basis. Based on site and has to be Security Cleared. Working within a digital forensic team and reporting to the head of department.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensuring appropriate systems are in place and your work practices follow applicable standards (ISO 17025 and the FSR Code of Conduct) through regular Quality Assurance checks and adhering to (and developing) the SFO 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
• 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 of the SFO.

Essential:-

• Significant experience as a Digital Forensic Investigator/Examiner.
• Experience of digital forensic casework and delivering results to customers.
• Extensive knowledge of digital media, operating systems, storage and devices (such as 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