EO / B1 Digital Forensic Technician, Stratford (London)

The Forensic Computing Unit (FCU) is responsible for the capture and preservation of digital evidence seized or acquired by the Insolvency Service. This includes the collection of evidence on site, forensic examination of any items seized or received from third parties. As a Digital Forensic Technician, you will be required to carry out a number of tasks on day to day basis. Your workload can include forensic imaging, working with Investigators/Examiners, validation and testing, reporting clear and concise details of progress and findings to the investigative teams. The Insolvency Service is a leading Government agency which plays a crucial role in providing essential services to the public and to business. The work we do is important to the proper functioning of markets, the economy in general and support for thousands of people each year who are in financial difficulty. Inclusive and diverse teams are important to us. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups underrepresented in our workforce. The Insolvency Service strives to ensure that the agency is a safe, inclusive and welcoming place for everybody to bring their true self to work and to help the agency to achieve its diversity objectives. We have 10 active employee network groups available to join or become an ally, these include, Carers Network, Disability & Health, FACES Network Group, Grass Roots, LGBT+, Mind Matters, No Limits, Part Time Workers, The Shed, and Women's Network Group. We offer full-time, part-time, job share and flexible ways of working. We value capability, technical skills and experience and we place great emphasis on lifetime development to support our people. We encourage our employees to become more involved in areas they feel strongly about, whether it be for the benefit of the agency, though our Engagement network or in their own local communities via volunteering opportunities. The Insolvency Service is a great place to work, learn and grow your career! The Forensic Computing Unit (FCU) provides digital forensic support and services to investigations teams across the Agency and plays a key role in ensuring that digital data is recovered and captured in such a way as to make sure that investigation decisions are based on data which is evidentially sound. The post is based at our Forensic Computing Laboratory in Stratford. Conducting Digital Forensic investigations/tasks in a professional manner with the minimum of supervision in order to produce usable data for investigations/investigators. This will include supporting investigations on-site at locations such as business premises, search warrants, and Courts. Responsibilities:

• Assist with the acquisition of digital evidence in accordance with Insolvency Service procedures, compliant with the Statutory Forensic Regulator's Codes, and ISO 17025.
• Undertaking forensically sound capture and preservation of computers, servers and cloud systems, both on and off site.
• Perform additional analysis on data to extract potential evidential information.
• Maintain evidence management and investigator records to ensure that the continuity and integrity of material is preserved in accordance with Insolvency Service procedures and ACPO/NPCC guidelines.
• Maintain and test laboratory systems.
• Produce written reports and statements for acquisition and analysis work undertaken for final approval by supervising FCU staff.
• Attend training courses to fulfil the functions of the role and putting the knowledge acquired into practice.
• Assisting on Insolvency Service Search Warrants and supporting on-site investigations.
• Maintain and develop knowledge of Digital Forensic practices and procedures.
• Maintaining and updating procedural documentation and contemporaneous notes.
• Assisting on eDiscovery projects for the wider INSS.
• Giving evidence in court as to the procedures followed in particular cases and assisting in the exercise of search warrants when required.