Knowledge & Experience 

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team of Digital Forensic examiners;
• Possess good communication skills (both verbal and written);
• Be enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible;
• Possess an ability to examine digital devices in a methodical and precise way and have an aptitude for problem solving;
• Have extensive knowledge of Windows OS and an understanding of MAC and Linux operating systems.
• Ability to dismantle computers and/or safely handle mobile devices for examination purposes, whilst maintaining accurate contemporaneous records. Identification, removal and safe handling of key computer and/or mobile device components.
• Experience and knowledge in performing Digital Forensic examinations; be able to demonstrate case experience within either the law enforcement or civil work environment.
• Be knowledgeable of the ISO 17025 standard and ACPO Principles of Digital Evidence and willing to become an auditor covering 17025, 17020 and FSR Codes;
• Have extensive working knowledge of relevant commercial and open-source software tools applicable to the role;
• Be able to regularly work with material that may be of an obscene, offensive or distressing nature. Treat such material in the appropriate manner ensuring it is secured and handled according to defined policies.
• Must have full U.K. driving licence.

• Experience of network and server-based forensics;
• Experience of programming and/or scripting languages;
• Have attended and passed an accredited training course relevant to Digital Forensic examination of computer devices.

Special Conditions:

• Must be prepared to handle material that may be offensive or distressing
• Appointments to this post are subject to specific vetting and medical clearance.
• Confidentiality and trust are very important in this post and must be maintained at all times.
• The post holder will be required to work a shift pattern that incorporates working weekends, bank holidays and from time to time outside of core shift hours.