Senior Digital Forensics Specialist

This contract with our government client is for a Senior Digital Forensics Specialist for 6 months based in London or Coventry - Hybrid (approx. 1 – 2 days a week in the office). The pay rate to candidate is up to £550 per day (umbrella).  

They are seeking a skilled Forensic Specialist with a diverse range of experience to join their team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in computer and phone forensics, case work, and report generation, with a strong background in working with FSR codes and an ISO environment.  

Key Responsibilities:  

• Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance to colleagues and investigative staff.  

• Create and provide reports and updates to the Head of Unit, presenting findings, developments, and recommendations.  

• Mentor and develop staff, enhancing the unit's capabilities.  

• Ensure adherence to ISO 17025 and FSR Code of Conduct through regular Quality Assurance checks and by developing the Quality Management System.  

• Develop and implement methods, validation plans, training materials, and competency assessments for digital forensic tasks (e.g., mobile phone, computer, and loose media extraction, decoding, and conversion).  

• Support and guide Digital Forensic Specialists in complex technological and eDiscovery matters, sharing knowledge and resolving issues collaboratively.  

• Assist in the strategic planning, review, and coordination of the Examiner Training with the Head of organisation and Digital Forensic Consultants.  

• Work with the Digital Evidence Quality Manager to develop the lab’s Quality Management System, including methods, validation plans, training materials, and competency tests.  

• Provide witness statements and attend court to give evidence on digital forensic work.  

• Contribute to office-wide initiatives like policy development, training, and other strategic pro-jects.  

Key Responsibilities:  

• Conduct forensic analysis on computers and phones.  

• Handle case work, including the acquisition of devices.  

• Perform detailed analysis and generate comprehensive reports.  

• Adhere to Quality Management System standards, with a focus on FSR codes.  

• Conduct validation work for new software updates.  

• Assist in rewriting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as needed.  

• Significant experience as a Digital Forensic Investigator/Examiner.  

• Experience in digital forensic casework and delivering results to customers.  

• Extensive knowledge of digital media, operating systems, storage devices, and cloud forensics.  

• Understanding of evidence handling procedures and principles.  

• Knowledge of Forensic Science Regulator’s codes for digital forensic acquisition, analysis, and interpretation.  

• Experience in introducing new policies and procedures into a digital forensic environment.  

• Certification (current or previous) or equivalent experience with forensic tools such as En-Case (EnCE certification), Nuix (NICS), Cellebrite Certification (CCLO or CCPA), XRY, FTK, or similar.  

Qualifications:  

• Experience with FSR codes and ISO environments.  

• Ability to perform forensic acquisition of computers and phones.  

• Strong analytical skills and experience in generating forensic reports.  

• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems and validation processes.  

• Versatile experience in forensic analysis and case work.  

Desirable Qualifications:  

• Experience working in a law enforcement or criminal justice environment.