- Company Name
- QCC Global Ltd
- Job Title
- Digital Forensics Analyst
- Job Description
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Job Title: Digital Forensics Analyst
Role Summary:
Conduct forensic acquisition, analysis, and reporting of digital evidence for criminal, civil, and internal investigations within an ISO 17025‑accredited environment. Maintain scientific integrity, manage a personal caseload, mentor junior analysts, and liaise with investigators, legal teams, and courts.
Expectations:
- Work independently, meeting turnaround and quality standards.
- Uphold accreditation, procedural, and ethical requirements.
- Obtain and maintain required security clearance (SC/NPPV).
- Handle sensitive and potentially distressing material with professionalism.
Key Responsibilities:
1. **Case Management** – Acquire, image, analyze, and interpret data from diverse devices; produce clear, defensible reports and statements for investigative and judicial use.
2. **Quality & Accreditation** – Follow ISO 17025 and FSR Code standards; participate in method validation, proficiency testing, equipment verification, and internal audits; maintain detailed, tamper‑proof case records.
3. **Tool Oversight** – Operate industry‑standard forensic tools (FTK Imager, Recon ITR, Cellebrite, MSAB, Magnet Forensics); support tool verification and process improvement.
4. **Leadership & Mentoring** – Guide trainee analysts, share knowledge, and contribute to a professional team culture.
5. **Stakeholder Communication** – Discuss requirements and findings with investigators and legal teams; provide expert witness statements and court testimony when required.
6. **Continuous Improvement** – Identify gaps, propose enhancements, and support senior staff in maintaining high standards.
Required Skills:
- Proficiency with digital forensic tools and techniques.
- Strong organisational and workload‑planning abilities.
- Clear, confident communication to non‑technical audiences.
- Detail‑oriented quality focus and rigorous record‑keeping.
- Ethical judgment, integrity, and discretion.
- Ability to manage sensitive, distressing material.
- Independent work habits and emotional resilience.
Required Education & Certifications:
- Degree in Digital Forensics, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
- Knowledge of ISO 17025, FSR Code, ACPO Guidelines, and Criminal Justice System processes.
- Security clearance (SC/NPPV) or ability to obtain within 30 days.
- Experience in law enforcement or an accredited forensic laboratory.
- Professional memberships (e.g., IACIS, ENFSI, UKFA) preferred.