Senior Digital Forensic Specialist

Location: London

We are seeking a Senior Digital Forensic Specialist to enhance lab capabilities, ensure compliance with Forensic Science Regulator (FSR) standards, and manage complex processing, analysis, and interpretation of digital evidence. The ideal candidate will excel in computer and phone forensics, casework management, and report generation, with expertise in working within FSR codes and ISO environments.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Serve as a subject matter expert, offering guidance to DFU colleagues and investigative staff.
2. Deliver reports and updates to the Head of Unit, outlining findings, developments, and recommendations.
3. Mentor and develop team members to strengthen the unit\’s overall capability.
4. Ensure adherence to ISO 17025 and the FSR Code of Conduct via Quality Assurance checks and by developing the DFU’s Quality Management System.
5. Develop and implement methodologies, validation plans, training materials, and competency assessments for digital forensic tasks (e.g., mobile phone, computer, and media extractions).
6. Provide expert support to Digital Forensic Specialists on complex technological and eDiscovery issues, sharing knowledge and resolving challenges collaboratively.

Essential Qualifications:

1. Extensive experience as a Digital Forensic Investigator/Examiner.
2. Proven expertise in digital forensic casework and delivering outcomes to clients.
3. Deep understanding of digital media, operating systems, storage devices, and cloud forensics.
4. Familiarity with evidence handling procedures and principles.
5. Thorough knowledge of the Forensic Science Regulator’s standards for digital forensic acquisition, analysis, and interpretation.
6. Experience implementing new policies and procedures in a digital forensic environment.
7. Certification (current or prior) or equivalent experience with forensic tools such as EnCase (EnCE), Nuix (NICS), Cellebrite (CCLO or CCPA), XRY, FTK, or similar.
8. Experience working within a law enforcement or criminal justice environment (desirable).

If you consider yourself to have a disability or if you are a veteran, and you meet the essential criteria for the role, you will be put forward for the ‘Guaranteed Interview’ scheme whereby you will have the opportunity to discuss this role and your suitability with a member of the Sourcing team.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we provide the best talent and encourage all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

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