Senior Digital Forensics Investigator - Remote/PE Support

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work options

Port Elizabeth office support (opt.)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Continuing professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Digital Forensics Investigator to conduct thorough forensic examinations across South Africa, including Port Elizabeth operations. The role requires expertise in acquiring, preserving, analyzing, and reporting digital evidence from multiple sources, with a focus on unbiased findings in high-stakes investigations.

The candidate should have strong analytical skills, extensive experience with various OS and mobile platforms, and proficiency in leading forensic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 6+ years hands-on digital forensics and incident response.
• Experience with Windows/macOS/Linux, iOS/Android, and network forensics.
• Proficiency with EnCase, FTK, Cellebrite, X-Ways Forensics and Volatility.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple investigations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive digital forensic investigations on computers, mobile devices, and network devices.
• Acquire and preserve digital evidence in a forensically sound manner, maintaining chain of custody.
• Analyze digital evidence using specialized forensic tools to identify data, patterns, and timelines.
• Reconstruct events and determine scope and impact of security incidents or criminal activity.
• Prepare detailed forensic reports suitable for legal proceedings and client presentations.
• Testify as an expert witness when required.
• Stay current with advancements in digital forensics tools and practices.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, legal teams, and clients during investigations.
• Contribute to development and refinement of forensic methodologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics or related field

Tools

EnCase

FTK

Cellebrite

X-Ways Forensics

Volatility

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Digital Forensics Investigator to conduct thorough forensic examinations across South Africa, including Port Elizabeth operations. The role requires expertise in acquiring, preserving, analyzing, and reporting digital evidence from multiple sources, with a focus on unbiased findings in high-stakes investigations.

The candidate should have strong analytical skills, extensive experience with various OS and mobile platforms, and proficiency in leading forensic