Digital Forensics - Team Leader(s) - PC or Mobile - Birmingham City Centre

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Digital Forensics Team Leader to spearhead investigations into digital devices. This role involves managing a team of skilled investigators, ensuring high-quality forensic examinations, and producing reports for court presentations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in digital forensics, excellent report writing skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff. Join a dynamic team that values innovation, continuous learning, and a commitment to quality in a fast-paced environment. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of digital forensics.

Benefits

Permanent contract

Personal training budget

Good employment conditions

Regular team events

Ownership of projects

Knowledge sharing sessions

Qualifications

• Proven record in forensic computer investigation and analysis.
• Educated to degree level with recognized qualifications in computer science.

Responsibilities

• Manage digital investigations and support team members.
• Produce reports and deliver expert evidence in court.

Skills

Digital Forensics

Computer Investigation

Report Writing

Operating Systems Knowledge

Team Leadership

Customer Focus

Mentoring

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Recognized Qualifications in Computer Forensics

Tools

Forensic Software Tools

Various Operating Systems (Windows, Mac, Linux)

Job description

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Digital Forensics - Team Leader(s) - PC or Mobile - Birmingham City Centre, Birmingham

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Client:

Resillion

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title - Digital Forensics - Team Leader(s) - Mobile or PC

Location - Birmingham City Centre

** Due to the nature of the role, all applicants will hold current SC (Security Clearance) to be considered **

Job Purpose

To undertake operational tasks such as the analysis of a wide range of digital devices supplied for forensic examination. Produce written reports and statements relating to this work for possible presentation in court.

Manage and support their team of digital investigators to meet DFIR and operational targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide written estimates to both the prosecution and defence for the forensic examination of digital equipment.
• Develop examination strategies on a case-by-case basis to prepare outline summaries of proposed work programmes to agreed costs.
• Organise your own day to day casework activities to ensure that cases are carried out efficiently, to the required standards and cost, in accordance with good work practise and quality systems.
• To work in accordance with best scientific and commercial practice to deliver, often complex, computer/mobile devices investigation related projects on time, within budget and to the appropriate quality.
• Attend customer premises to advise and assist in seizure of equipment and on-site acquisitions.
• Oversee Research and Development work completed by other members of the team.
• Produce appropriate reports and delivery expert evidence on findings.
• Review of colleague’s reports / statements to ensure quality and maintain standards.
• Handle exhibits in accordance with evidential rules and technological safeguards to ensure the integrity of each case.
• Buddy or mentor junior members of staff
• Provide accurate and understandable briefing / customer presentations.
• Liaise with customers to keep them abreast with progression of their cases.
• Review and keep abreast of appropriate improvements in technology.
• Consider areas for improvement in the role or processes that will have a positive impact on quality and effectiveness.
• Direct reporting staff.
• Assisting in the hiring of new DFIR staff.
• No budgetary responsibility.
• Provide weekly reports to the BuMa, as required, of Operational activity, TRT’s, team absences and performance.
• Support their team members to ensure DFIR quality standards are maintained and provide technical assistance where required.
• Conduct One-2-One meetings with team members in line with Resillion policy.
• Providing training to team members to enhance operational effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
• Understand the importance of Quality standards in DFIR and assist the Technical Advisor / Quality Manager with nonconformance investigations.
• Conduct and develop DFIR validation testing and risk assessments.
• Review and Approve QMS documentation.
• Ensure team members complete, in a timely manner, and maintain their competency skills.
• Ensure new team members Induction is completed correctly and within accepted timeframes.
• Ensure team members understand the importance of following DFIR procedures regarding the use of unvalidated and unaccredited methods.
• Knowledge, experience, and technical skills
• Experienced Computer/Mobile Senior Investigator
• Educated to degree level or equivalent with recognised qualifications in computer science or computer forensic investigation.
• Proven record of accomplishment in forensic computer investigation. Demonstrating competence and expertise from initial imaging, analysis and giving evidence in Crown Court as an Expert.
• Good working knowledge of a wide range of operating systems including Windows, Mac, Linux, experience of working with networks and also the various forensic software tools available.
• Experience of working in a forensic environment to the highest ethical standards.
• Good understanding of the UK legislation.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Excellent knowledge of court procedure and etiquette of an expert witness, disclosure, and continuity.
• Knowledge and understanding of the FSR Code of Practice, ISO 17025 and ILAC G19.
• Person Specification
• Customer focus.
• Able to mentor and provide support to individuals.
• Able to Communicate effectively with the team and other stakeholders.
• Proven ability of delivering results.
• Takes accountability for actions.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritise a challenging workload.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• High level of commercial awareness.
• A degree of flexibility.
• Impartiality.
• High level of professionalism both inside and outside of the workplace

The following clause should be included as mandatory at the end of the job description:

• The jobholder is responsible for obtaining and maintaining the appropriate levels of security clearance and adhering to the organisation’s security vetting policy and process in force at the time.
• This job description is intended as a guide to outline the general requirements of the job role. It is not intended to be all encompassing or limiting and may be amended commensurate with the job role.

Additional Information

By fostering a workplace that is inclusive and welcoming, we aim to harness the full potential of our diverse team. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply, as we believe that a variety of perspectives leads to better decision-making and more effective problem-solving.

Additional Information

What do we offer you?

• No boring routine, but a new challenge every day.
• The opportunity to learn new things and contribute to innovative projects with the latest technologies and tools.
• A close-knit team of motivated professionals eager to share their knowledge.
• Good employment conditions, including:
  • Based on your interests, priorities, flexibility, work-life balance, as well as your expertise, experience, and ambitions, we will determine which compensation package suits you.
  • Permanent contract.
  • Abundant knowledge sharing, inspiration sessions, and training, which you can follow and/or give.
  • An open and warm company culture with around 500 and growing (international) professional colleagues.
  • Large projects in both the public and private sectors with a focus on technological innovation.
  • A personal training budget to enhance your skills and dedicated days to develop them. Because as we grow, you grow.
  • Regular team events such as after-work drinks or other team initiatives.
  • Ownership to take charge of your own projects and create real change.
  • Job security through a strong team, stable projects, continuous innovations, and ongoing growth.