Digital Forensics Analyst

Who we are:

Founded in 2006, CACI Information Intelligence Group (IIG) is an exciting, growing and progressive business unit within CACI UK. We currently have over 700 intelligent, professional and engaging staff. With a rigorous emphasis on quality, the company has grown considerably to become one of the UK’s most respected technical consultancies.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Digital Forensic Analyst to join our growing team in North Yorkshire.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a highly skilled and accredited digital forensics team, delivering critical forensic investigation and proficiency testing services to the UK law enforcement community. Working at the forefront of digital investigations, you will apply your expertise across a broad range of evidence types, including computers, mobile devices, CCTV systems, audio recordings, cloud-based services and other digital media.

As a Digital Forensic Analyst, you will provide digital forensic investigation services on wide variety of data sources/digital devices, such as personal computers, digital storage devices, mobile phones, corporate computer networks and cloud hosted content. Being responsible for all levels of digital investigations including complex digital investigations, the role with consist of a wide range of responsibilities including;

Utilising digital forensic equipment to capture, process and analyse data within an accredited laboratory environment or at scene/client locations. 

Conduct forensic examinations and analysis across a range of digital evidence types, including CCTV and video systems, audio recordings, computers, digital storage media, mobile devices and associated cloud-based data, providing accurate and evidentially sound findings to support investigations.

Producing high quality forensic reports / statements containing findings and present your evidence in Court.

Assisting in the operation of CACI’s digital forensic proficiency testing services, performing a range of processes such as the preparation of test items and associated documentation, delivery/collection activities, examination and evaluation of completed test devices and production of reports.

Working in compliance with departmental and organisational policies and standards - ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17043, Forensic Science Regulators Code of Practice and ILAC G19.

Actively contributing to the continual improvement of the quality management system (QMS), assisting with quality and technical compliance activities to ensure the accuracy of results produced by the Laboratory.

Performing administrative duties relating to digital forensic activities, including the collection and delivery tasks. Assist with activities relating to the upkeep of the laboratory’s technical infrastructure.

Complete training and achieve / maintain all competencies defined for the role of Digital Forensic Analyst, or required for the post holder.

Contribute to the development of digital forensic laboratory services and capabilities by actively performing environmental horizon scanning, research and development into digital forensic methods, tools, risks and opportunities. 

Attending conferences and training to ensure that DFL are class leaders in digital forensics services and emerging issues.

The Fit:

Educated to a degree level qualification in a digital forensic, or computer science based discipline, or experience of working within a digital forensic laboratory or policing environment.

Knowledge and experience of common operating systems, file systems (Android, iOS, Windows, MacOS & Linux), applications and networking technologies.

Knowledge and experience of conducting digital forensic examinations using a range of forensic hardware, software tools and techniques.

Experience in one or more of the following areas would be highly desirable:

Mobile Device Forensics (Android, iOS, tablets and associated applications)

Computer Forensics (Windows, macOS, Linux and digital storage media)

CCTV & Video Forensics (recovery, analysis, enhancement and interpretation of video evidence)

Audio Forensics (audio enhancement, analysis and evidential processing)

Knowledge and understanding of established principles and best practices, ISO/IEC 17043, ISO/IEC17025, Forensic Science Regulator Code of Practice, ILAC G19 and other related guidance documents applicable to Digital Forensics.

Full current UK / European driving licence and willingness or experience of travelling for work purposes.

Due to the industries we work in, we require all our team to be able to obtain security clearance. To qualify for this, you must be a British passport holder and have lived permanently in the UK for the last 5 years.

Additional Role Demands:

Applicants should be aware that this role may involve the exposure to material of an extremely offensive and distressing nature.

Requirement for occasional travel to perform digital forensic work at scene / locations outside the Digital Forensics laboratory, involving some overnight stays.

Ability to cope working under pressure and time constraints in this uniquely challenging environment.

Agility and coordination in handling equipment and evidence as required. May be required to lift a variety of computer items, and sit/stand for extended periods of time.

Benefits:

The Digital Forensics Analyst role is an excellent opportunity, and CACI reward their staff well with a competitive salary and impressive benefits package which includes:

Learning: Budget for conferences, training courses and other materials

Social: Fantastic culture with monthly social events

Future You: Matched pension and health care package

We understand the importance of getting to know your colleagues. Whole company meetings are held every quarter, and a training/work brief weekend is held once a year, amongst many other social events.

Equal Opportunities:

CACI is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Embracing the diversity of our people, we are on a journey to build a truly inclusive work environment where no one is treated less favourably due to ethnic origin, age, sex, gender identity, veteran status, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, and disability or health condition, actively working to prevent discrimination.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will;

Provide reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process where requested (contact a member of the recruitment team on 020 7602 6000 to discuss individual requirements further).

Offer people with health conditions and disabilities, meeting the minimum criteria for a role, an interview.

Our people are unique and we encourage, and support them, to be confident in contributing to our inclusion journey.