Digital Forensics

Profectus Recruitment
Cv376Pl, CV37 6PL, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
£40,000 – £45,000 pa

Salary

£40,000 – £45,000 pa

Posted
8 May 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Senior Digital Forensic Analyst

Location: Stratford upon Avon (on-site)

Salary: Competitive plus benefits

Profectus Recruitment are working with a leading Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigations organisation to recruit a Senior Digital Forensic Analyst.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected forensic investigations team, supporting complex digital investigations across computer and mobile device examinations within a secure, quality driven environment.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering high quality digital forensic investigations and reporting across a variety of client cases, while supporting laboratory operations, peer review activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct digital forensic investigations across computers and mobile devices
  • • Complete complex forensic examinations and produce detailed technical reports
  • • Support defence and bespoke forensic investigations
  • • Carry out peer reviews of forensic casework
  • • Assist with client meetings and technical scoping discussions
  • • Deliver internal and external training where required
  • • Support quality, validation and auditing processes within the laboratory

Skills & Experience Required

  • Strong experience within Digital Forensics investigations
  • • Excellent knowledge of forensic methodologies and industry best practice
  • • Experience with leading forensic examination tools and software
  • • Understanding of ACPO guidelines, ISO17025 and FSR standards
  • • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • • Excellent attention to detail and report writing ability
  • • Ability to work independently and manage multiple investigations

Additional Requirements

  • Degree in Digital Forensics, Computer Science or related discipline preferred
  • • Full UK driving licence
  • • Minimum 5 years UK residency due to vetting requirements
  • • Ability to pass security clearance procedures

This role would suit candidates working as a Digital Forensic Analyst, Cyber Forensics Investigator, Mobile Device Examiner, Computer Forensic Analyst, eDiscovery Analyst or Cyber Investigations Specialist.

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