Senior Digital Forensics Examiner – ITS5

The Role

This senior position operates within a dedicated government digital forensics laboratory, leading end-to-end examinations on the most complex and sensitive cases. Day-to-day work encompasses evidence scoping, forensic acquisition, advanced analysis of digital artefacts and metadata, and the production of detailed reports for internal and security investigations across executive branch agencies.

Skills & Experience

Candidates must demonstrate advanced proficiency in digital forensics methodologies, tools, and investigative techniques covering artefact analysis, system-level examination, and metadata review. Experience developing laboratory procedures, testing emerging technologies, and providing forensic consultation to government or third-party stakeholders is expected at this level.

Who It Suits

This role suits an experienced digital forensics professional ready to take ownership of high-complexity casework in a government setting. Those with a background in public-sector or law-enforcement forensics who also enjoy mentoring colleagues, driving process improvement, and building stakeholder relationships will find this role particularly rewarding.