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SECURITYFOCUS JOBS - NEW OPPORTUNITY
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Forensics Engineer
Location: London, , United Kingdom
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 2008-06-29
IT forensic investigator
Reference No. SF-307
Company Finance
Location London
Salary £33,000 to £64,000
Package Benefits package
Start Date ASAP
No. Required 1
The Role
Background
The Enforcement Division investigates misconduct which may amount to criminal offences or breaches. The work covers a wide range of financial services activity in the UK. The forensic investigators are recognised as a centre of excellence, highly respected for the way in which they exercise their powers in the financial services field.
We are seeking an IT forensic investigator at Associate or Senior Associate level with proven skills or capabilities in digital evidence, investigation and critical analysis to join our existing digital evidence team.
What does this job involve?
Working with our current digital evidence staff in giving specialist IT forensic investigator expertise to fully integrated teams of investigators and lawyers, investigating and prosecuting criminal offences or breaches before the Financial Services and Markets Tribunal and the civil and criminal Courts;
Advising case investigators on the availability of digital evidence and its relevance to enquiries;
Assisting investigators to acquire digital evidence through requirements, premises visits or search warrant;
Conducting examinations of digital evidence and preparing evidence for presentation to Courts and other judicial hearings;
Conducting interviews and taking statements in relation to digital evidence issues;
Training investigators and increasing awareness of digital evidence issues;
Assisting in the running of the forensics lab eg assessment of new equipment / software, validation and development of new tools / techniques.
Which Essential & Desirable skills are required?
Adopts an analytical approach and critically assesses information to inform effective and efficient course of action;
Ability to present the outcome of that analysis clearly and effectively, orally and in writing;
Able to challenge intelligently and constructively;
Able to take responsibility for making timely decisions based on relevant analysis;
Experience of interviewing and taking witness statements desirable;
Willingness to exercise own judgement and defend those judgements where necessary and appropriate;
Applicants will ideally be currently working in a forensic accounting, civil or criminal investigations or law enforcement role within an accountancy firm, financial services firm or government body.
Essential attributes
Self motivated;
Good team player;
Effective communicator;
Willing to accept ownership of and responsibility for tasks carried out;
Ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines;
Thorough and methodical.
Technical Knowledge
Advanced level of forensic IT knowledge across a broad range from small devices to corporate systems - preferably evidenced by qualifications such as MSc Forensic Computing etc;
Sound experience of 'white collar' crime case work - preferably evidenced eg Council for the Registration of Forensic Practitioners;
Experience of conducting investigations;
Good understanding of the rules of evidence, criminal investigation and relevant legislation;
Strong aptitude for forensic work - including ability to analyse large volumes of complex information, produce complex evidence in usable formats for investigation teams, identify relevant issues and devise strategies to resolve them;
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Please note that in order to apply for any vacancy in the UK, you will need either a valid EC Passport or valid Work Permit enabling you to work in the UK.
CONTACT
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Information Security Solutions
Iain Sutherland
iain_at_InformationSecuritySolutions.com
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Received on May 30 2008
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