Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia

Forensic Focus; Bonn; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Forensic Focus in Bonn, Germany, is seeking a digital forensics professional to join a government regulatory authority's dedicated forensics unit. You will plan and execute short-notice IT forensic examinations at regulated firms, recover and analyse digital artefacts, and help prepare legally defensible investigation reports.

Collaboration with prosecutors and auditors is expected, and a background in law enforcement or forensic auditing is advantageous.

Qualifications

• At least two years of IT forensics experience.
• Familiarity with common operating systems, file systems, networks and databases.
• Experience with forensic tools such as X-Ways, EnCase and Nuix, as well as eDiscovery platforms.
• Background in law enforcement or a forensic audit firm is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute short-notice IT forensic examinations at regulated firms.
• Recover and analyse digital artefacts.
• Contribute to the preparation of legally defensible investigation reports.
• Collaborate with prosecutors and auditors.

Skills

IT forensics

Education

Formal IT forensics training

Tools

X-Ways

EnCase

Nuix

eDiscovery platforms

Job description

The Role

The position sits within a dedicated forensics competency unit at a federal financial supervisory authority. Day-to-day work involves planning and executing short-notice IT forensic examinations at regulated firms, recovering and analysing digital artefacts, and contributing to the preparation of legally defensible investigation reports. Collaboration with prosecutors and auditors is also expected.

Skills & Experience

Candidates must hold at least two years of IT forensics experience and relevant formal training. Familiarity with common operating systems, file systems, networks and databases is required. Experience with forensic tools such as X-Ways, EnCase and Nuix, as well as eDiscovery platforms, is desirable. A background in law enforcement or a forensic audit firm is advantageous.

Who It Suits

This role suits a detail-oriented digital forensics professional looking to build or develop expertise within a government regulatory environment. It is particularly well matched to those with a law enforcement or professional-services forensics background who want to shape a newly established forensics function within a public-sector authority.