Senior Forensic Specialist

Barclays UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Digital Forensic Specialist within a prominent British bank. In this role, you will lead complex investigations into cyber incidents and insider threats, enhancing the organization’s investigative capabilities. Your expertise will drive change and implement effective solutions, safeguarding against risks while collaborating with legal professionals. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, where your contributions will significantly impact the bank's cybersecurity measures and overall organizational integrity. Join a forward-thinking team and make a difference in the world of digital forensics.

Qualifications

• Experience in digital forensic investigations and cyber incident analysis.
• Professional certifications in digital forensics are essential.

Responsibilities

• Investigate cyber incidents and collect digital evidence for legal proceedings.
• Implement incident response procedures for swift investigative actions.

Skills

Digital Forensic Investigation

Digital Forensic Tooling

Corporate Investigation

Python Scripting

Network Security

Cloud Security

AI Experience

Education

Professional Digital Forensic Certification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Digital Forensic Specialist to join a market-leading Digital Forensic and Investigations team within a prominent British universal bank with a significant global presence. This role involves leading complex digital forensic and cyber incident investigations, aiming to deliver positive outcomes for both internal and external stakeholders. You will enhance the organisation's investigative capability and safeguard against insider threats by driving change and implementing effective solutions.

To be successful as a Senior Forensic Specialist, you should have:

• Ample Digital Forensic Investigation skills and mindset
• Professional Digital Forensic certification(s), with experience utilising industry-standard Digital Forensic Tooling
• Experience as a corporate or law enforcement investigator, with PEACE/interview experience

Other highly valued skills include:

• Prior people management experience
• Python scripting/programming experience or certifications
• Network, Cloud, or AI experience

You may be assessed on key skills such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as technical job-specific skills.

This role offers the option to work from the following office locations: London, Radbroke, and Knutsford.

Purpose of the role

To investigate and analyse digital evidence related to cyber incidents, security incidents, insider threats, and activities contravening Barclays policies, including potential criminal activity.

Accountabilities

• Identify cybercrimes and determine the nature of incidents such as malware, insider threats, digital fraud, or employee misconduct breaching Barclays policies.
• Collect, preserve, and document digital evidence in a forensically sound manner to ensure admissibility in legal or tribunal proceedings.
• Implement incident response procedures, ensuring swift investigative actions, containment, and post-incident analysis to understand root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Trace individuals suspected of breaches, misconduct, or criminal activity using best forensic practices.
• Support legal proceedings by presenting findings, preparing reports, and collaborating with legal professionals, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
• Provide insights from investigations to improve cybersecurity measures and prevent future incidents.
• Maintain and update skills and knowledge in cyber forensic investigations, incident response, legal and regulatory changes, and technological advances.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• Consult on complex issues and advise leadership to resolve escalated matters.
• Identify risk mitigation strategies and develop new policies and procedures to support governance.
• Manage risks and strengthen controls related to forensic investigations.
• Coordinate with other areas to support organizational objectives.
• Analyze data from multiple sources to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex or sensitive information clearly.
• Influence stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.

All colleagues are expected to embody the Barclays Values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, and Drive.