Senior Digital Forensics Specialist - Central Government

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About The Role

Role: Senior Digital Forensics Specialist REF 83237
Contract Length: 6 months
Location: London
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Up to £600 per day
Security Clearance: SC requested

Spinwell is recruiting for a Senior Digital Forensics Specialist for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SENIOR DIGITAL FORENSICS SPECIALIST

• Serve as a subject matter expert, offering guidance to colleagues and investigative staff.
• Deliver reports and updates to the Head of Unit, outlining findings, developments, and recommendations.
• Mentor and develop team members to strengthen the unit's overall capability.
• Ensure adherence to ISO 17025 and the FSR Code of Conduct via Quality Assurance checks and by developing the DFU's Quality Management System.
• Develop and implement methodologies, validation plans, training materials, and competency assessments for digital forensic tasks (e.g., mobile phone, computer, and media extractions).
• Provide expert support to Digital Forensic Specialists on complex technological and eDiscovery issues, sharing knowledge and resolving challenges collaboratively.
• Contribute to strategic planning, review, and coordination of DFU Examiner Training in collaboration with the Head of DFU and Digital Forensic Consultants.
• Work closely with the Digital Evidence Quality Manager to develop and maintain the lab's Quality Management System.
• Provide witness statements and appear in court to give expert evidence regarding digital forensic work.
• Participate in office-wide initiatives, including policy development, training, and strategic projects.
  SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE SENIOR DIGITAL FORENSICS SPECIALIST
• Extensive experience as a Digital Forensic Investigator/Examiner.
• Proven expertise in digital forensic casework and delivering outcomes to clients.
• Deep understanding of digital media, operating systems, storage devices, and cloud forensics.
• Familiarity with evidence handling procedures and principles.
• Thorough knowledge of the Forensic Science Regulator's standards for digital forensic acquisition, analysis, and interpretation.
• Experience implementing new policies and procedures in a digital forensic environment.
• Certification (current or prior) or equivalent experience with forensic tools such as EnCase (EnCE), Nuix (NICS), Cellebrite (CCLO or CCPA), XRY, FTK, or similar.

If you are a Senior Digital Forensics Specialist, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

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