Digital Forensic Analyst

Rodney Clarke Associates; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Career development

Job summary

Rodney Clarke Associates is seeking a Senior Digital Forensic Analyst to join its Warwickshire-based team, focusing on complex investigations within an accredited laboratory environment.

You will conduct examinations of computers and digital media, analyse evidence with leading tools, and prepare detailed reports for legal proceedings while ensuring ISO 17025 compliance. Salary up to £50,000 DOE plus benefits. Site-based role with ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Digital Forensic Analyst role.
• Experience in ISO 17025-accredited environments is desirable.
• Strong computer forensic examination and evidence analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic examinations of computers, storage devices and digital media.
• Recover, analyse and interpret digital evidence using specialist forensic tools.
• Manage casework independently, from initial examination through to final reporting.
• Produce detailed forensic reports suitable for legal proceedings.
• Ensure compliance with forensic standards, including ISO 17025.

Skills

Digital forensics

ISO 17025 experience

Forensic tools

Case management

Reporting

Mobile forensics

Tools

X-Ways

Magnet AXIOM

FTK

EnCase

Job description

Senior Digital Forensic Analyst Location: Warwickshire / West Midlands Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE + Benefits Type: Permanent | Full-Time | Site-Based

The Opportunity We're working with an established organisation within the digital forensics sector that's looking to appoint an experienced Senior Digital Forensic Analyst to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex digital forensic investigations within an accredited laboratory environment, using industry-leading technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic examinations of computers, storage devices and digital media.
• Recover, analyse and interpret digital evidence using specialist forensic tools.
• Manage casework independently, from initial examination through to final reporting.
• Produce detailed forensic reports suitable for legal proceedings.
• Ensure compliance with forensic standards, including ISO 17025.
• Support technical peer reviews, quality assurance and junior team members.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a Digital Forensic Analyst, Examiner or similar role.
• Experience working within an ISO 17025-accredited environment is highly desirable.
• Strong computer forensic examination and evidence analysis skills.
• Experience using tools such as X-Ways, Magnet AXIOM, FTK or EnCase.
• Understanding of evidence handling, chain of custody and forensic reporting.
• Experience within a commercial forensic laboratory or law enforcement environment would be advantageous.
• Mobile device forensic experience is beneficial but not essential.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £50,000, dependent on experience.
• Varied and technically challenging investigations.
• Access to specialist forensic technologies.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Supportive and experienced technical team.