Lead Digital Forensics Investigator

Resillion; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Resillion, a global digital assurance and cybersecurity provider, seeks a Digital Forensics Investigator - Team Leader in Birmingham City Centre to lead a DF team and deliver high-quality investigations for Crown Court proceedings.

You will mentor junior staff, manage casework, and ensure adherence to UK digital forensics standards while maintaining strong client engagement and reporting accuracy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Senior Computer/Mobile Investigator.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Computer Science, Digital Forensics, or related discipline.
• Proven track record in forensic computer investigation, including imaging, analysis, and expert witness testimony in Crown Court.
• Strong working knowledge of Windows, Mac, Linux, networks, and a wide range of forensic tools.
• Experience working in a forensic environment to the highest ethical standards.
• Strong understanding of UK legislation relevant to digital forensics.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Strong knowledge of court procedures, expert witness etiquette, disclosure, and continuity.
• Knowledge of FSR Code of Practice, ISO 17025, and ILAC G19.

Responsibilities

• Operational Delivery: Provide written estimates to prosecution and defence for forensic examinations.
• Develop case-specific examination strategies and outline proposed work programmes within agreed costs.
• Organise day-to-day casework to ensure efficient delivery, adherence to standards, and compliance with quality systems.
• Deliver complex computer/mobile device investigations on time, within budget, and to required quality levels.
• Attend customer premises to advise on equipment seizure and conduct on-site acquisitions.
• Produce high-quality reports and deliver expert evidence when required.
• Review colleague reports/statements to maintain quality and consistency.
• Handle exhibits in line with evidential rules and technological safeguards.

Skills

Senior Investigator

Digital Forensics

Report Writing

Team Leadership

Court Testimony

Windows/Linux/OSX

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Digital Forensics

Tools

Forensic Tools

Job description

Resillion, a global digital assurance and cybersecurity provider, seeks a Digital Forensics Investigator - Team Leader in Birmingham City Centre to lead a DF team and deliver high-quality investigations for Crown Court proceedings.

You will mentor junior staff, manage casework, and ensure adherence to UK digital forensics standards while maintaining strong client engagement and reporting accuracy.