Main purpose of the role:
- Support internal investigation teams and clients with digital forensics investigations;
- Assist with ensuring that the procedures set out are adhered to on engagements;
- Follow guidance from managers on engagements;
- Become familiar with digital forensics engagements and be able to execute steps under the guidance of seniors.
Key Performance Areas:
- Have a strong technical background;
- Develop and upskill on digital forensics techniques;
- Drafting proposals / quotations;
- Become familiar with risk management processes;
- Assist with drafting internal and external reports;
- Provide support to seniors and managers on engagements.
Qualifications:
- B.Tech, BsC Computer Science, Bcom IT or other relevant qualifications.
- Industry recognised certifications (EnCE, SANS etc) would be advantageous.
Experience:
- 0 to 3 years experience;
- Technical experience would be advantageous;
- Cybersecurity experience would be an advantage;
- Consulting experience would be advantageous.
Key Competencies:
- The ability to draw insights from diverse data sets to aid investigations;
- Strong networking and general technical IT understanding;
- Basic scripting;
- Understanding chain of evidence and investigation processes;
- Pro-active and committed to delivery;
- Leadership skills;
- Ability to perform under pressure;
- Planning and organising ability;
- Conflict management;
- Analytical and solutions driven;
- Flexible and adaptable to change;
- Report writing.
Drivers Licence: Essential (Non-negotiable).
Own transport is required.
Overtime: In some instances, overtime will be required to meet project deliverables.
Travel: Extensive travel required in the Gauteng region and nationally.
Occasional travel internationally.
Further, given the nature of the role travel could be at short notice.
Language: The incumbent must be fluent in English.
Fluency in any other official language(s) would be advantageous.