Digital Forensic Specialist
4 days ago
Newcastle upon Tyne
Digital Forensic Specialist Location: UK (Hybrid) About the Role We’re representing a leading global risk and investigations consultancy, supporting corporate clients, law firms, and private individuals with complex forensic investigations. The Digital Forensics team provides expert evidence and advisory services in high-stakes matters — from intellectual property theft and insider fraud to bribery, corruption, and misconduct investigations. This is a highly specialised, court-facing role requiring deep technical capability, evidential integrity, and the ability to communicate complex findings with absolute clarity and precision. Key Responsibilities Evidence Handling & Analysis • Conduct forensic imaging, acquisition, and preservation of digital evidence from computers, mobile devices, servers, and cloud environments., • Analyse user activity, deleted data, communications, registry artefacts, browser history, and system metadata., • Identify and mitigate anti-forensic or data destruction techniques., • Maintain strict chain-of-custody and ensure evidence is admissible in civil and criminal proceedings. Investigations & Reporting • Lead or support digital forensic investigations into fraud, IP theft, employee misconduct, and regulatory breaches., • Produce detailed forensic reports that withstand legal and technical scrutiny., • Collaborate with legal counsel, HR, and senior stakeholders to interpret and present findings clearly and defensibly., • Contribute forensic expertise to multi-disciplinary investigation teams, including cyber, intelligence, and crisis response functions. Client Advisory & Expert Testimony • Advise clients on evidence strategy, preservation protocols, and investigation readiness., • Act as an expert witness where required, providing testimony and technical interpretation for court or arbitration proceedings. Essential Skills & Experience • Proven experience conducting digital forensic investigations within corporate, legal, or law enforcement settings., • Strong technical proficiency with forensic tools such as EnCase, FTK, Cellebrite, Magnet AXIOM, Oxygen Forensic Detective, or X-Ways., • Deep understanding of file systems, operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux), mobile OS (iOS, Android), and cloud platforms., • Experience producing formal forensic reports and maintaining evidential integrity under legal standards., • Knowledge of the legal, regulatory, and procedural requirements governing digital evidence and disclosure. Desirable: • Exposure to expert witness work or litigation support., • Experience in mobile/wearable device forensics, encryption, or anti-forensics., • Certifications such as EnCE, GCFE, GCFA, CFCE, or CHFI., • Degree in Computer Science, Digital Forensics, or a related field., • Familiarity with incident response or network forensics. Personal Qualities • Analytical, meticulous, and methodical in approach., • Discreet and professional when handling sensitive matters., • Confident communicator capable of translating technical complexity for non-technical audiences., • Resilient under pressure and comfortable managing multiple concurrent investigations., • Committed to professional development and continuous technical improvement. Why This Opportunity • Work on complex, high-profile investigations spanning corporate, regulatory, and criminal domains., • Collaborate with leading cyber, intelligence, and forensic experts across international jurisdictions., • Develop as a court-facing expert in a fast-growing and respected investigations practice., • Join an organisation that values technical excellence, integrity, and credibility above all.