Forensic / Technical Security Consultant Cambridge UK


Looking for someone with an understanding of one or more of the following areas: computer forensics, computer security, networking, application / infra pen testing, programming, IR, PCI-DSS QSA / PFI .

Also may suit someone with a strong network security type background who may be wanting to get into forensics or has a keen interest in forensics etc

This is in addition to being customer facing with a good consulting background and ability to work unsupervised.

Salary and package will be dependent on previous experience and will be based from the Cambridge office, and will involve some travel throughout the UK.

The role will encompass all aspects of incident response, digital forensics, PCI and corporate breach investigations from investigative tasks, conducting ‘on-site’ consultancy, acquisition of forensic evidence and report writing.

Alongside the above the role will also encompass security assessments, malware analysis, litigation support, cardholder data discovery, penetration testing, code analysis, tool development, business development and the PCI DSS.

Where required training and hands on practical work in the areas of information security, forensics, and PCI-DSS will be provided to help build the skills required to become a successful PCI breach investigator. Applicants must be flexible, proactive and able to work as part of a team and independently.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate the following essential qualities:

Flexibility

'Can do' attitude

Willingness to learn and progress

Enthusiasm

Team Work

Problem Solving

Communication / customer focus skills


The following skills are desirable

General information security, networking, operating system and application knowledge is a prerequisite of this role.

Experience of conducting forensic imaging and acquisition of computer and storage media.

Experience with the following programs: EnCase, FTK, DD, WFT Experience with different operating systems such as Linux / Windows / Mac Operating.

Knowledge of programming with one or more of the following languages: Perl, Python, Ruby, PHP, ASP, SQL, HTML

Experience of infrastructure penetration testing, web application penetration testing, host based audits, configuration / code / architecture reviews

Experience of conducting PCI DSS Audits and knowledge of the data security standard

Malware analysis and reverse engineering

Mobile device and mobile phone forensics and security

Driving License / Car


This is a unique opportunity to join one of only a handful of globally accredited PFI companies and help to develop a career in incident response, computer forensics and breach investigations.

Please send a CV and a covering letter demonstrating how you are the right candidate and why you wish to join PTP Consulting to

jobs @ PTPConsultingLLP.Com