Forensics Consultant

Lineal

London, England

Hybrid · Mid · Full-time

The Role

This position involves guiding clients through all stages of digital forensic investigations, from data collection and processing through to analysis. The consultant manages forensic projects end-to-end across PCs, servers, mobile devices and cloud environments, while advising both clients and internal teams on best practices and industry standards.

Skills & Experience

Candidates require a degree in forensics or computer science, plus at least two years of digital forensics or eDiscovery experience. Proficiency with tools including EnCase, FTK, Cellebrite, CAINE and DEFT is expected, alongside familiarity with the EDRM model. Certifications such as EnCE, ACE, CCPA, CCME or CISSP are highly valued.

Who It Suits

This role suits a technically confident forensics professional who is equally comfortable in a laboratory environment and in front of clients. Someone who takes ownership of complex investigations, communicates clearly across all channels, and is motivated to deliver consistently high standards of work will thrive here.

Typical advertised salary for Digital Forensics roles in United Kingdom: £40,000–£53,000 (median £45,000 — from 40 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).

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