Digital Forensics Analysts in Northallerton, Yorkshire

Founded in 2006, CACI Information Intelligence Group (IIG) is an exciting, growing and progressive business unit within CACI UK. We currently have over 600 intelligent, professional and engaging staff. Through a rigorous emphasis on quality, the company has grown considerably to become one of the UKs most well-respected Technical consultancies.

An existing opportunity exists for an ambitious individual to join our growing team based in North Yorkshire. This important role will develop your skills and abilities to provide accredited Digital Forensic Investigation and Proficiency Testing services within the Law Enforcement Sector. As a Digital Forensic Analyst, you will provide digital forensic investigation services on a wide variety of data sources/digital devices, such as personal computers, digital storage devices, mobile phones, corporate computer networks and cloud hosted content.

Being responsible for all levels of digital investigations including complex digital investigations, the role will consist of a wide range of responsibilities including:

• Utilising digital forensic equipment to capture, process and analyse data within an accredited laboratory environment or at scene/client locations.
• Producing high quality forensic reports/statements containing findings and presenting your evidence in Court.
• Assisting in the operation of CACI's digital forensic proficiency testing services, performing a range of processes such as the preparation of test items and associated documentation, delivery/collection activities, examination and evaluation of completed test devices and production of reports.
• Working in compliance with departmental and organisational policies and standards - ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17043, Forensic Science Regulators Code of Practice and ILAC G19.
• Actively contributing to the continual improvement of the quality management system (QMS), assisting with quality and technical compliance activities to ensure the accuracy of results produced by the Laboratory.
• Performing administrative duties relating to digital forensic activities, including the collection and delivery tasks.
• Assisting with activities relating to the upkeep of the laboratory's technical infrastructure.
• Completing training and achieving/maintaining all competencies defined for the role of Digital Forensic Analyst, or required for the post holder.
• Contributing to the development of digital forensic laboratory services and capabilities by actively performing environmental horizon scanning, research and development into digital forensic methods, tools, risks and opportunities.
• Attending conferences and training to ensure that DFL are class leaders in digital forensics services and emerging issues.

Educated to, or working towards a degree level qualification in a digital forensic, or computer science based discipline, or experience of working within a digital forensic laboratory or policing environment. Knowledge and experience of common operating systems, file systems (Android, iOS, Windows, MacOS & Linux), applications and networking technologies. Knowledge/Experience of conducting digital forensic processes, using a range of forensic hardware and software tools, applications and techniques. Knowledge and understanding of established principles and best practices, ISO/IEC 17043, ISO/IEC 17025, Forensic Science Regulator Code of Practice, ILAC G19 and other related guidance documents applicable to Digital Forensics. Full current UK/European driving licence and willingness or experience of travelling for work purposes. Due to the industries we work in, we require all our team to be able to obtain security clearance. To qualify for this, you must be a British passport holder and have lived permanently in the UK for the last 5 years.

Applicants should be aware that this role may involve exposure to material of an extremely offensive and distressing nature. Requirement for occasional travel to perform digital forensic work at scene/locations outside the Digital Forensics laboratory, involving some overnight stays. Ability to cope working under pressure and time constraints in this uniquely challenging environment. Agility and coordination in handling equipment and evidence as required. May be required to lift a variety of computer items, and sit/stand for extended periods of time.

The Digital Forensics Analyst role is an excellent opportunity, and CACI reward their staff well with a competitive salary and impressive benefits package which includes:

• Learning: Budget for conferences, training courses and other materials
• Social: Fantastic culture with monthly social events
• Future You: Matched pension and health care package

We understand the importance of getting to know your colleagues. Whole company meetings are held every quarter, and a training/work brief weekend is held once a year, amongst many other social events.

CACI is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Embracing the diversity of our people, we are on a journey to build a truly inclusive work environment where no one is treated less favourably due to ethnic origin, age, sex, gender identity, veteran status, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, and disability or health condition, actively working to prevent discrimination. As a Disability Confident employer, we will provide reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process where requested. Offer people with health conditions and disabilities, meeting the minimum criteria for a role, an interview. Our people are unique and we encourage, and support them, to be confident in contributing to our inclusion journey.