Senior Digital Forensic Analyst

Red Snapper Recruitment | Public Safety; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Enhanced annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

EV and cycle-to-work schemes

Perkbox benefits

Free on-site breakfast

Job summary

Red Snapper Recruitment is recruiting for an established specialist digital forensics organisation to deliver high-quality forensic examinations across mobile devices and computers. This permanent, on-site role in Stratford-upon-Avon offers access to advanced forensic technology and career progression.

You will join specialist teams handling data extraction, hardware engineering, data decoding and device recovery, with opportunities to contribute to quality assurance and reporting within an ISO

Qualifications

• Professional experience conducting digital forensic examinations of mobile devices and/or computers.
• Practical experience in acquisition, extraction, preservation and analysis of digital evidence.
• Experience using recognised digital forensic examination tools (Cellebrite, XRY, Magnet AXIOM, FTK or equivalent).
• Experience independently managing forensic casework, analysing findings and producing accurate technical reports.
• Understanding of ISO 17025 and the Forensic Science Regulator's Code of Practice and digital evidence handling procedures.
• Experience examining both mobile devices and computers (specialists in either discipline considered).
• Experience in complex examinations or providing expert evidence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct digital forensic examinations of mobile devices and computers.
• Manage forensic casework from acquisition to reporting.
• Produce clear, accurate technical reports for investigations.

Skills

Digital forensics

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Technical reporting

Education

Degree in digital forensics or related field

Tools

Cellebrite

XRY

Magnet AXIOM

FTK

Job description

Salary: £38,500–£48,500 per annum, depending on experience

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Working arrangements: On-site, with flexible start and finish times

Are you an experienced Digital Forensic Analyst looking to develop your technical expertise in an innovative, forward-thinking environment?

Red Snapper Recruitment is recruiting for an established specialist digital forensics organisation offering access to advanced forensic technology, complex investigative casework and genuine opportunities for career progression.

Working alongside specialist teams covering data extraction, hardware engineering, data decoding and device recovery, you'll have the opportunity to develop your expertise while delivering high-quality forensic examinations across mobile devices and/or computers.

What makes this opportunity different?

• Access to advanced forensic technology and specialist technical expertise.
• Genuine career progression, with opportunities to apply for skills-based assessments rather than waiting for a vacancy to become available.
• Flexible start and finish times to support work-life balance.
• Competitive salary of £38,500–£48,500, depending on experience.
• Private medical insurance, including 24/7 GP access.
• Enhanced annual leave, with the opportunity to buy or sell additional days.
• Workplace pension, life assurance and employee wellbeing support.
• Electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, Perkbox benefits and free on-site breakfast.

We are looking for experienced digital forensic professionals with practical, hands-on experience conducting forensic examinations in a law enforcement or commercial forensic laboratory environment.

To be considered, you must have:

• Professional experience conducting digital forensic examinations of mobile devices and/or computers, beyond academic study or university projects.
• Practical experience in the acquisition, extraction, preservation and analysis of digital evidence.
• Experience using recognised digital forensic examination tools, such as Cellebrite, XRY, Magnet AXIOM, FTK or equivalent.
• Experience independently managing forensic casework, analysing findings and producing accurate technical reports.
• An understanding of ISO 17025, the Forensic Science Regulator's Code of Practice and relevant digital evidence handling procedures.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to maintain evidential integrity throughout examinations.
• A relevant degree or HND/HNC qualification supported by appropriate professional digital forensic experience.
• Experience examining both mobile devices and computers, although specialists in either discipline will be considered.
• Conducting complex forensic examinations or providing expert evidence.
• Peer reviewing forensic casework and supporting quality assurance processes.
• Experience working within an ISO 17025-accredited forensic laboratory.
• Supporting or mentoring less experienced forensic analysts.

Additional Requirements

• Minimum five years' UK residency.
• Full driving licence.
• Ability and willingness to undergo NPPV3 and SC security vetting. Existing clearance is not essential.
• Ability to work on-site in Stratford-upon-Avon, five days per week.

Please note:

This vacancy requires previous professional experience in digital forensic examinations. General IT support, cybersecurity monitoring, SOC analysis or academic qualifications alone will not meet the requirements of this position.