Consultant, Digital Forensics and Incident Response

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Consultant in Digital Forensics and Incident Response. This exciting role involves providing technical expertise to clients in various sectors, including law firms and government agencies. You'll lead investigations, ensure high-quality deliverables, and engage in business development efforts. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, requiring at least three days a week in the London office, and includes opportunities for international travel. If you're passionate about cyber security and looking to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Discretionary global bonus scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Support for hybrid working

Equal opportunities employer

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in computer forensics and incident response.
• Strong understanding of evidence handling and best practices.
• Proficient in multiple operating systems and forensic tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide forensic consultancy and expertise in cyber security.
• Support investigation teams and deliver high-quality results.
• Engage in business development and marketing efforts.

Skills

Computer Forensics

Incident Response

Cyber Security

Data Analysis

PowerShell Scripting

Python

SQL

Bash Scripting

Education

BSc in IT

MSc in Computer Forensics

Tools

Logicube Falcon

Velociraptor

EnCase

FTK

Nuix

X-Ways

Axiom

Kali

Cellebrite

XRY

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Consultant, Digital Forensics and Incident Response, London

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Client:

Control Risks

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

07.05.2025

Expiry Date:

21.06.2025

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Job Description:

We're now seeking a Consultant to join our Discovery and Data Insights team in London. In this role you will provide technical expertise and consultative solutions in the field of Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Cyber Security and eDiscovery for our clients. Our clients include Law Firms, Fortune 500 multi-nationals, and Government/Law Enforcement. You will be expected to be a technical lead on cases for our regional and international Discovery & Data Insights teams (DFIR/Legal Technologies/Data Analytics) as well as working closely with our Cyber Response and Crisis Management divisions as well as our Investigations teams. As the Consultant you will also support the business development effort for the department contributing subject matter expertise in articles, presentations and marketing campaigns. Please note that this role will require you to work at our London office for at least three days per week (on a hybrid basis) with an on call rotational requirement which will mean some weekend/evening working as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide forensic/incident response consultancy and expertise in data collections, investigative/analysis & cyber security services to our clients
• To support our Investigation teams across regions
• To provide high quality deliverables to our clients in a timely and efficient manner
• To ensure work is defensible and to an evidential standard as appropriate for tasks
• To provide expert testimony in court as and when required
• To be innovative and creative showing initiative in bringing teams together
• To anticipate client needs and continually strive for ways to work efficiently
• To respond to potential enquiries and convert these into sales leads and proposals
• To actively engage in business development and marketing
• Some international travel may be required at times

Requirements

Knowledge and Experience

• Previous, demonstrable, technical computer forensics experience for cyber incident response and investigations.
• Thorough understanding of best practice procedures (NPCC, NIST, ISO17025) evidence handling, computer systems and tools of the trade
• Thorough understanding of both the MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill chain framework, network topology and EDR solutions
• Previous expert understanding of multiple operating systems, particularly Microsoft and Linux infrastructure and networking systems, both on-premise and in the cloud, as well as dedicated cloud services such as Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS and Google Workspace
• Previous expert and practical use of common computer forensic tools for imaging and analysis (for example, Logicube Falcon, Velociraptor, EnCase, FTK, Nuix, X-Ways, Axiom, IEF, Blacklight, Kali, WinFE, DEFT, Cellebrite, XRY)
• Expertise in PowerShell scripting, Bash scripts, Python, SQL and data wrangling for log analysis
• Established track record for performing forensic collections, involvement in incident response and digital investigations alongside maintaining detailed contemporaneous notes
• Production of expert reports and witness statements
• Providing client-facing communications & consultative services
  

Preferred

• Wide understanding of programming/scripting skills

Qualifications and Specialist Skills

• Educated to BSc in IT or similar technical degree (or related experience)
• All-round skills and competence in using Microsoft/Apple/Linux products
• In-depth understanding of computer networks and infrastructure
  

Preferred

• Educated to BSc/MSc (or equivalent) in Computer Forensics
• Forensic accreditation, for example EnCE, ACE, GCFE

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• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
• We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
• Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
• As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.