At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct forensic data collections and analysis for investigations and litigation.
- Company: Lighthouse Document Technologies Inc., a leader in digital forensics.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Ideal for those with law enforcement or security tech backgrounds seeking career advancement.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team and make a real impact in the field of digital forensics.
- Qualifications: 2-4 years of digital forensics experience and relevant certifications required.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 48000 £ per year.
The role centres on conducting forensically sound collections of electronically stored information from endpoints, mobile devices, servers and cloud repositories — both onsite and remotely. Day-to-day responsibilities include data extraction and analysis in support of investigations and litigation, custodian interviews, evidence logging, chain-of-custody management and client status updates.
Candidates should bring two to four years of digital forensics experience and hold at least one relevant certification such as EnCE, CCE, CFCE or CISSP. Proficiency with industry-standard tools — including EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Cellebrite UFED, Cellebrite Inspector and Axiom — is expected, alongside strong knowledge of file systems, hardware and networking concepts.
This role suits an experienced forensic practitioner comfortable working independently across varied engagements, including out-of-hours and on-call work. Those with backgrounds spanning law enforcement, eDiscovery or security technology who want to develop within a collaborative, litigation-focused forensics team will find the environment well matched to their skills.
Typical advertised salary for Digital Forensics roles in United Kingdom: £36,000–£48,000 (median £42,000 — from 58 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).
Senior Forensics Associate EMEA in London employer: Forensic Focus Limited
As a leading player in the cyber advisory space, our company offers an exceptional work environment for Cyber Response & Recovery Managers, particularly those fluent in German. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative culture that prioritises professional growth through access to recognised security certifications and hands-on experience with diverse incident response cases. Located in a vibrant city, our team enjoys a dynamic atmosphere that encourages innovation and continuous learning, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of digital forensics and incident response.
