Forensic Computer Analyst/ Forensic Investigator at Alfred & Victoria Associates

Unit: Business Development Unit

Objective

• Your role as a forensic computer analyst will be to investigate data breaches, security incidents and criminal activity. You could be working for the police or other law enforcement agencies, or for a specialist computer forensic company or investigative team.
• Functionally Reports to: Chief Technical Officer
• Administratively Reports to: Chief Technical Officer
• Internal Customers: All staff
• External Customers: Clients and Professional Bodies.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Use a range of forensic tools and software to extract and analyse data.
• Deal with highly sensitive or confidential data or images, depending on the type of case you are investigating.
• Secure a system or device so it cannot be tampered with.
• Recover damaged, deleted or access hidden, protected or encrypted files.
• Unlock digital images that are locked to hide the identity of a place or person.
• Examine data from mobile phones and satellite navigation systems to trace people or places.
• Follow electronic data trails to reveal links or communication between individual or groups.
• Collect information and evidence in a legally admissible way.
• Write technical reports based on your findings and, if required, give evidence in court as an expert witness.
• Present findings of on-going incidents to other members in the investigation team, law enforcement agencies and clients.
• Keep up to date with evolving cyber-crime methods and developments within the digital forensics field.
• Undergo security checks and vetting procedures.
• Work to relevant is accreditations.

Qualifications & Experience

• A good first degree in IT or Computer Science.

Required Competencies:

• Computer forensic analysts must be familiar with standard computer operating systems, networks and hardware as well as security software and document-creation applications.
• You must have expertise in hacking and intrusion techniques and prior experience with security testing and computer system diagnostics.
• You are expected to have excellent analytical skills, to be highly conscious of details and to be able to multi-task efficiently.
• Must have understanding of information systems security; network architecture; general database concepts; document management; hardware and software troubleshooting; electronic mail systems, Microsoft Office applications; intrusion tools; and computer forensic tools.
• Experience conducting security assessments, penetration testing, and ethical hacking.
• Must be able to conduct exams on compromised computers and servers.
• Must be proficient in conducting live analysis on networks, and multiple platforms is desired.
• Must possess the ability to articulate in written and oral communication.
• Must be very detail-oriented and must be able to interact with other staff and clients, in person or by phone.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are vital.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Great investigative Skills.

Salary
Very Attractive.