Digital Forensic Analyst

Job Description

Location2-4 Cockspur Street, London, SW1Y 5BSAbout the jobSummaryThe Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is a specialist prosecuting authority taking on the top level of serious or complex fraud, bribery and corruption. We are unique in the UK in that we both investigate and prosecute our cases. We were set up this way because these kinds of cases are complicated and lawyers and investigators need to work together from the beginning. You can find out more about the work we do at our website .Job descriptionThe Digital Forensic Unit (DFU) is responsible for the handling of all digital evidence seized or acquired by the Serious Fraud Office. This includes the collection of evidence on site, forensic processing of any items seized or received from third parties, and the processing of these items into a medium that Case Teams can access through the SFO Digital Review System (DRS). DFU analysts are required to carry out a number of tasks on day to day basis working with investigators and analysts. They provide support to Digital Forensic examiners and their workload can include tasks such as Forensic imaging and acquisition, processing mobile devices, liaising with case teams, validation and testing, reporting clear and concise details of progress and findings.ResponsibilitiesSome of the key responsibilities for this role includes: ? Working under the supervision of experienced DFU staff, assist with the acquisition of digital evidence in accordance with SFO procedures, ACPO (NPCC) and the Forensic Science Regulators guidelines. ? Process, prepare and analyse acquired data for ingestion into the SFO Digital review platform. ? Perform additional analysis on data to extract potential evidential information. For more details on the role and the responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.BehavioursWell assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Making Effective Decisions

Communicating and Influencing

Working Together

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

Making Effective Decisions

Communicating and Influencing

BenefitsBenefitsOption to join the Civil Service pension scheme. For further details, click here Generous annual leave provision of 25 days which increases to 30 days after five years? service plus an additional day in recognition of the Queen?s Birthday and the option to buy or sell up to five days? leave per year. Different terms may apply if you are already a Civil Servant. Discretionary performance-related bonus scheme. Interest-free season travel ticket, bicycle loan and cycle to work scheme. Access to the Rental Deposit Salary Advance Scheme which assists employees in meeting the costs of deposits for privately rented homes. Opportunities for learning and development. Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies. Voucher for eyecare and discounted spectacles. Access to a range of discounts through membership of the Civil Service Sports and Social Club, CSSC Sports and Leisure. /. Maternity and paternity leave provision over and above the statutory entitlements. Access to My CPS Rewards Gateway. My CPS Rewards offers staff a range of rewards and savings including: ? Discounts with high street retailers ? Savings on grocery shopping at a range of supermarkets ? Special salary sacrifice and recognition schemes ? Reloadable gift cards and e-cards ? Instant vouchers Please be aware that any move across the Civil Service on or after 04 October 2018 may have implications on an employee?s ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers.Things you need to knowSecuritySuccessful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.Selection process detailsThis vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.At sift stage, you will be assessed against the following behaviours and experience: Behaviours ? Making Effective Decisions ? Communicating and Influencing Experience ? Exposure to forensic software including EnCase, XRY, Cellebrite ? A good understanding of forensic principle and technologies ? Understanding of IT systems and terminology ? Strong analytical skills ? Demonstrable experience of working in a digital forensic role and/or a degree in Computer/Digital Forensics. At interview stage, you will be assessed against the following behaviours and experience: Behaviours ? Making Effective Decisions ? Communicating and Influencing ? Working Together Experience ? Exposure to forensic software including EnCase, XRY, Cellebrite ? A good understanding of forensic principle and technologies ? Understanding of IT systems and terminology ? Strong analytical skills ? Demonstrable experience of working within a digital forensic environment Sift to take place from 6th January 2020. Interviews to be held at SFO, 2 - 4 Cockspur Street, London, SW1Y 5BS week commencing 17th January 2020. All dates are indicative and subject to change.Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.Nationality requirementsOpen to UK, Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA) and certain non EEA nationals. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here.Working for the Civil ServiceThe Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissions recruitment principles.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a guaranteed interview scheme (GIS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.Apply and further informationOnce this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicantsJob contact :Name : Human ResourcesEmail : Telephone :