digitaal rechercheur serious organised crime

Forensic Focus Limited; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Forensic Focus Limited is seeking a digitally skilled investigator to join a national serious crime unit in Amsterdam. You will recover and preserve digital evidence from devices and online sources, trace suspects through digital trails, and support tactical colleagues by translating technical findings into actionable intelligence.

You will work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, applying broad IT knowledge to high-stakes investigations with genuine societal impact.

Qualifications

• Broad IT knowledge and proven experience in digital investigation.
• Experience examining smartphones, computers and internet sources.
• Ability to assess evidential value of digital traces and collaborate with analysts.

Responsibilities

• Recover and preserve digital evidence from devices and online sources.
• Trace suspects through digital trails.
• Monitor data streams for investigative leads.
• Translate technical findings into actionable intelligence for investigators.

Skills

Digital forensics

Smartphone analysis

Evidence assessment

Data analytics collaboration

Job description

The Role

This position sits within a national serious crime unit, contributing digital expertise to complex investigations. Day to day, the work involves recovering and preserving digital evidence from devices and online sources, tracing suspects through digital trails, monitoring data streams, and supporting tactical colleagues by translating technical findings into actionable intelligence.

Skills & Experience

Candidates need broad IT knowledge and proven experience in digital investigation, including the examination of smartphones, computers and internet sources. The role requires the ability to assess the evidential value of digital traces, support data-driven detection methods, and collaborate effectively with data analysts and investigative teams.

Who It Suits

This role suits a digitally skilled investigator who thrives in complex, high-stakes environments and wants their work to have genuine societal impact. Someone who is equally comfortable conducting independent technical analysis and working as part of a multidisciplinary team will find this position rewarding and varied.