Digital Forensic Senior Analyst, London Corporate intelligence London

We are seeking an experienced, creative, and analytical senior analyst to join our Digital Forensics practice in London.

Who we are

S-RM is a global intelligence and cyber security consultancy. Since 2005, we’ve helped companies, governments and private individuals solve some of their most complex challenges. We’re committed to developing sharp, curious, driven individuals who want to think critically, solve complex problems, and achieve success. But we also know that work isn’t everything. It’s about the lives and careers it helps us build. We’re immensely proud of this culture and we invest in our people’s wellbeing, learning, and ideas every day.

The role

The successful candidate will play an important role in the delivery of forensic investigations in S-RM’s Digital Forensics team. They will bring in-depth technical expertise combined with strong communication skills to contribute to the delivery of complex investigations.

The key areas of responsibility will be:

• Perform forensic preservation of digital evidence in accordance with best practice and recognised standards, maintaining chain of custody, and contemporaneous record keeping.
• Conduct in-depth forensic analysis across a wide range of digital sources; including but not limited to Windows, Linux and MacOS computers, iOS and Android mobile devices, enterprise and personal cloud platforms, and proprietary applications.
• Lead the ongoing management and maintenance of the Digital Forensics lab.
• Deliver clear, concise, and defensible findings through high-quality written reports and verbal briefings, including responding to questions from senior stakeholders.
• Provide technical and operational support to senior members of the Digital Forensics team, including coordination with colleagues responsible for tooling and infrastructure.

Additional responsibilities depending on experience may include:

• Research and testing: Conduct in-depth research and testing of new technologies, devices and platforms as part of investigations that are bespoke in nature and involve novel technologies.
• Practice development: Supporting internal initiatives to improve the knowledge, capabilities, and efficiencies in our Digital Forensics lab.

What we're looking for

Candidates with the following qualifications and experience are likely to succeed as a Senior Analyst at S-RM. That said, if you don’t think you meet all of the criteria below but still are interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box – we’re looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas and have interest and capabilities in others. We nurture a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion and we are dedicated to developing a workforce that displays a variety of talents, experiences and perspectives.

We’re looking for:

• Technical experience, with a minimum of 3 years experience, in a Digital Forensics lab environment, including demonstratable understanding and experience of:
• Forensic preservation methodologies, chain of custody, and contemporaneous record keeping;
• Windows, Linux and MacOS forensic acquisition and analysis;
• iOS and Android forensic acquisition and analysis;
• Third-party applications such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal;
• Cloud-based evidence such as iCloud, Google, and social media platforms.
• Experience conducting investigations in hosted cloud environments (e.g., Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and AWS) is beneficial.
• Works independently in the use of a range of forensic tools including Cellebrite, Oxygen, AXIOM, X-Ways, FTK, etc.
• Experience writing forensic reports including methodologies, technical findings, and conclusions.
• Regularly interacts with legal counsel and/or external senior stakeholders.

The candidate will need to have the following key personal attributes to perform successfully in this role:

• Outstanding interpersonal skills, honesty and reliability;
• An inquisitive nature and excellent attention to detail;
• A proactive mindset and a willingness to work outside the job specification when required;
• A creative approach to answering client questions and solving problems;
• An ability to thrive under pressure and work to tight deadlines.

All candidates must have permission to work in the UK by the start of their employment.

Our benefits

We offer thoughtful, balanced rewards and support to help our people do their best work and live their lives outside it; this includes but is not exhaustive of:

• 25 days holiday per year in addition to bank holidays (+1 day for every day of service up to a maximum of 30 days);
• Matching pension contribution up to 7% (up to a maximum of 14% combined), and financial education;
• Life Insurance 4X Annual salary.
• Parental Support:
• Fertility treatment leave – 5 days of leave per cycle of treatment per year;
• Maternity leave – 26 weeks of full pay followed by 13 weeks of half pay;
• Paternity leave – 6 weeks of full pay.
• Various Health and Medical Benefits including:
• Private dental and medical insurance (taxable benefit) for you and your family;
• Virtual GP for you and your family members that live in the same household;
• Various gym discounts for you and your partner;
• EAP programme for you and your immediate family;
• Free access to the world-famous mindfulness app Headspace.

The role will be based in our London office with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.