Digital Forensic Consultant

Digital Forensics Consultant

To support forensic investigations by collecting, preserving, analysing, and reporting on digital evidence. The role focuses on uncovering fraud, misconduct, and cyber-related incidents through the application of digital forensic methodologies and tools.

• Acquire and preserve digital evidence in line with forensic best practices
• Maintain strict chain of custody for all evidence collected
• Conduct forensic imaging of devices (laptops, servers, mobile devices)

• Analyse digital data to identify fraud, data breaches, or misconduct
• Recover deleted, encrypted, or hidden data
• Perform email, file system, and log analysis

• Work closely with forensic investigators, legal teams, and clients
• Assist in fraud investigations, litigation support, and regulatory matters
• Compile clear, defensible forensic reports

• Identify indicators of compromise and suspicious activity
• Support incident response and cyber investigations
• Use data analytics to detect anomalies and trends

• Prepare detailed forensic reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Present findings in a clear and professional manner
• Support legal proceedings where required

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Digital Forensics, or related field

• 2–5 years’ experience in digital forensics, data analysis, IT audit, or cyber investigations
• Experience with forensic tools

• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
• CHFI (Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator)
• EnCE, NUIX, CCO or similar forensic application certifications
• Professional memberships (ICFP or ACFE)