Sachbearbeiterin/Sachbearbeiter IT-Forensik

Land Niedersachsen; Osnabrück; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Forensic Focus in Germany seeks an IT/forensics graduate to support criminal investigations by conducting fieldwork, dismantling equipment and collecting evidence.

You will document findings, write detailed reports, advise colleagues on procedures, and may be called to testify in court. The role requires analytical mindset and willingness to work in a public sector environment and on-site settings.

Qualifications

• Degree in IT, computer science, mathematics, physics or digital forensics, or an IT-related vocational qualification.
• At least one year of related experience.
• Knowledge of operating systems, networks, cryptography, mobile devices, scripting languages and technical English.

Responsibilities

• Participate in police searches and identify and dismantle computer equipment.
• Perform on-site forensic data acquisition and analyse seized hardware and software.
• Document findings and write reports for court proceedings.
• Advise colleagues on forensic procedures and best practices.
• Appear as an expert witness in court when required.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Fieldwork

Forensic procedures

Education

Degree in IT / computer science / mathematics / physics / digital forensics or IT-related vocational qualification

Tools

Operating systems

Networks

Cryptography

Mobile devices

Scripting languages

Job description

The Role

This position involves participating in police searches, identifying and dismantling computer equipment, performing on-site forensic data acquisition, and analysing seized hardware and software. The role also includes documenting findings, writing reports, advising colleagues on forensic procedures, and appearing as an expert witness in court.

Skills & Experience

Candidates need a relevant degree in IT, computer science, mathematics, physics or digital forensics, or an IT-related vocational qualification, plus at least one year of related experience. Useful knowledge includes operating systems, networks, cryptography, mobile devices, scripting languages and technical English.

Who It Suits

This role suits analytically minded IT or forensics graduates interested in supporting criminal investigations, who are comfortable with fieldwork, ongoing training, courtroom testimony and collaborative work within a structured public sector environment.