Job Description
Wexell is currently recruiting for a Digital Forensic Investigator, based throughout Europe. We’re looking for candidates with 18/24 months of industry experience in either the public or private sector.
The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of digital forensics and be required to acquire and investigate many forms of electronic evidence, which are likely to differ from one day to the next. They will be responsible for the identification, preservation, extraction, interpretation and presentation of computer-based evidence:
Job specification:
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Comfortable, friendly and exciting role within a relaxed environment;
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Lucrative and competitive salary (commensurate with experience);
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Inviting long-term career prospects with ongoing personal development and the opportunity to be involved in our Cyber Security and eDiscovery services.
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Conduct forensically sound acquisitions, analysis and examinations of computer systems and associated media, either on-site or in the lab, ensuring continuity of all exhibits and maintaining integrity throughout;
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Keenly present evidence in court in a clear and comprehensive manner;
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Will secure and retrieve data from computer systems in accordance with ACPO guidelines, utilising proprietary and bespoke software, in order to preserve evidence gathered during the course of investigations;
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Ensure that details of analysis and investigations undertaken are recorded and maintain the confidentiality of this information;
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Xenophiles encouraged due to immense travel opportunities.
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It is important to ensure the work meets quality standards in providing a service to all clients; to report or escalate issues, as appropriate, to the Digital Forensics Manager;
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Ensure that detailed reports are kept, Criminal Justice Act statements and exhibits are completed to a standard suitable for use in criminal or civil court in support of these investigations;
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Find ways to ensure that appropriate security and access control of forensic tools, systems and evidence is maintained at all times;
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Operate verification tests of forensic software and hardware and methods to independently validate functionality;
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Understand detailed technical knowledge of current technology and the wide variety of tools and techniques used to assist in the acquisition and analysis of evidence and the identification and recovery of data;
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Reliably attend seminars and classes for training in specialized forensic software applications, forensic analysis techniques and other specialized areas;
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To assist, in a tutor role, in the training and development of any investigator or technician, when required to do so;
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Initiate and maintain professional liaison and membership in professional organisations for cross-feed of technical information;
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Maintain safe working practices in accordance with the Wexel Health and Safety at Work policy;
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Ensure you adhere to all Wexel policies, practices and procedures;
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Sessions of counselling are mandatory and attendance is required;
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To undertake any other duties that may be required;
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To be prepared to work outside of normal office hours and/or to travel as and when required;
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Work is performed under the general supervision of the Digital Forensics Manager.