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This role is available full-time for 37 hours per week / flexible or compressed working and will be based in the office.
Are you seeking to develop your Digital Forensics skills to the highest level?
Want to use your experience and knowledge to help protect National Security?
The role of a Digital Forensics Specialist is to ensure that computer systems and products used by the organisation are operating to the highest standards of security. This requires the skills and motivation to examine our systems with both a proficient wide breadth of knowledge of various operating systems as well as an awareness of the underlining engineering aspects of computer-based systems.
The role also encompasses assisting with the resolution of security incidents in a detailed and timely manner, with adherence to all the associated legal requirements.
You will become part of a dynamic fast paced team delivering significant impact and ensuring that the organisation is a figurehead in digital forensics techniques.
Its a big ask! Which is why well support you throughout your career with us, not only with training, but by being part of a supportive team.
No need to sacrifice other areas of your life for a career you love, which is why we offer a range of flexible working so you can achieve that work life balance.
More About You
The successful candidate will be expected to have most of the following:
- A degree or relevant experience in either a Digital Forensics or Computer Engineering discipline.
- Awareness of writing software applications or creating scripts.
- Exposure to performing digital forensic analysis on PC or mobile devices.
- A high motivation to develop their technical competency.
To strengthen your application, it would be beneficial if you also have:
- Experience of the use of Digital Forensic tools such as X-Ways, Encase or Cellebrite.
- A broad understanding of many operating systems.
- Knowledge of filesystems
- A proficient knowledge of Python or another scripting language.
- Experience with Pen Testing
Job description
Using your diverse range of skills within the Digital Forensics team you will:
- Perform image extractions from computer and mobile devices.
- Evaluate operating systems to identify malware or files of interest.
- Create accurate and comprehensive reports to be assessed by security stakeholders.
- Research new acquisition and evaluation techniques.
- Create or develop tools to enhance the teams capability.
Person specification
The successful candidate will be expected to have most of the following:
- A degree or relevant experience in either a Digital Forensics or Computer Engineering discipline.
- Awareness of writing software applications or creating scripts.
- Exposure to performing digital forensic analysis on PC or mobile devices.
- A high motivation to develop their technical competency.
To strengthen your application, it would be beneficial if you also have:
- Experience of the use of Digital Forensic tools such as X-Ways, Encase or Cellebrite.
- A broad understanding of many operating systems.
- Knowledge of filesystems
- A proficient knowledge of Python or another scripting language.
- Experience with Pen Testing
Your Personal Skills
You will be the type of person who:
- Has an investigative mindset.
- Enjoys engaging in creative activities.
- Provides innovative solutions to complex challenges.
- Enjoys being part of a diverse team.
- Is motivated to enhancing the teams capabilities.
- Has the drive to continuously improve your own knowledge and skills.
Benefits
Now that weve explained a bit about what you will we be doing, heres what we can offer you
- 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years service.
- 8 Bank Holiday days off in addition to your annual leave.
- 2 ½ additional days leave (set dates through the year).
- Paid overtime or time off in lieu. Your salary is for your contracted hours. If you work more, we believe you should be rewarded for that.
- Lots and lots of training. This can be anything from a ½ day internal course to a distant learning degree. If its relevant to your career, we will aim to support you.
- Our Pension scheme is Alpha. Its competitive.
- Sports & Social Society. Whether its classic cars or baking, golf or crafting, we have a society for you.
- On site nursery (subject to availability).
- 3 days paid leave a year to support a registered charity of your choice.
- Free parking
- Free onsite gym, open 24 hours a day
- Relocation Package*
- Affinity Groups whether you are disabled, LGBTQ and/or from an Ethnic Minority. We provide an inclusive environment and support for everyone.
About HMGCC
We are HMGCC, the engineering specialists at the heart of the UKs national security.
We work with the National Security Community, UK Government, academia, private sector partners and international allies to bring engineering ingenuity to the national security mission, creating tools and technologies that drive us ahead and help to protect the nation.
We invest in our people, not only with training but also support throughout your career with us; to allow you to reach your full potential at work, as well as enjoy the work/life balance many aspire to.
To find out more about us and if were right for you, please visit our website
Equal Opportunities
Inclusion & Diversity really matters to us. It’s not just about numbers or visible differences.
HMGCC are committed to providing equal opportunities and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities or who are neurodiverse.
Were not looking for any one type of person. Were looking for talent from all different backgrounds to join our organisation, where we genuinely respect and value each other’s differences, as well as our similarities. It makes us even better at what we do.
HMGCC is proud to hold the status of Disability Confident Employer. In line with this, we offer the Disability Confident – Offer of Interview. To find out more and how you can apply under this scheme, please see the inclusion and diversity information on our website.
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Selection process details
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Our Recruitment Team will process your application once the role has closed and everyone will get a response.
Please note dependent on the recruitment requirements, we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date.
If you are relocating to the area then we can discuss the possibility of a relocation package
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Job contact :
- Name : Recruitment
- Email : opportunities@hiringteam.org.uk
- Telephone : 0800 138 8221
Recruitment team
- Email : opportunities@hiringteam.org.uk