Associate Consultant, Digital Forensics and Incident Response
Control Risks
London, England
The Role
The position involves collecting and preserving digital evidence, conducting forensic analysis across host, cloud, and mobile environments, and supporting incident response investigations. The consultant delivers client-facing reports, assists investigations teams across multiple regions, and may provide expert testimony in legal proceedings.
Skills & Experience
Candidates should be familiar with industry-standard forensic tools including EnCase, FTK, Nuix, Cellebrite, and X-Ways, alongside scripting in Python, PowerShell, and Bash. Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, M365), NPCC/NIST evidence standards, and certifications such as EnCE, ACE, or GCFE are advantageous.
Who It Suits
This role suits an early-career digital forensics practitioner with a relevant degree and some hands-on DFIR or security operations experience who is eager to develop consultancy skills, work with diverse global clients, and operate across both forensic and incident response disciplines.
Typical advertised salary for Digital Forensics roles in United Kingdom: £36,000–£52,000 (median £43,000 — from 64 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).
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Certifications mentioned: GCFE · EnCE — find training for these on the DFIR Training Finder.
