Digital Forensic Investigator (Lagos )
Posted: 6 days ago
Job Description
Job Summary – This position is responsible for researching and implementing detection measures using data from a wide spectrum of sources. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical competence and will perform opportunistic threat hunting and forensic analysis when required during incidents.Job Responsibilities• Provide oversight for execution of forensic projects on time, within budget and to meet or exceed client and firm expectations• Provide deep forensic and related subject matter expertise• Provide support for the development of forensics and related products and services• Assist in prospecting, marketing & business development activities for the forensic practice through subject-matter input for the development of forensics EOIs, Proposals, response to RFPs, RFI, ITB, SOW, presentations, etc.• Work with external and internal clients to analyze criminal/civil/internal project requests and to plan and execute forensic support for both simple and complex investigations.• Provide support for thought leadership by contributing to the generation of whitepapers, case studies, presentations• Provide recommendations for identification, collection, and preservation of digital evidence.• Determine tools and procedures required for preservation.• Collect, process, and analyze electronically stored information (ESI) obtained from network, cloud, and end user digital sources in accordance with industry standards.• Provide required documentation demonstrating chain of custody of evidence.• Provide written and verbal status updates to external and internal clients in a clear and concise manner.• Be responsible for finalising and delivering project reports and delivering presentations to client management teams• Provide mentoring, coaching and direction setting to the client forensic teams• Provide forensics and related training facilitation services as required Required Qualification• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or related field• 5+ Years of Cybersecurity experience with concentration in forensics and Incident Response, and/or practical experience performing forensics examination on a variety of media (including Windows, OS X, Linux, Android and iOS) as well as networks and systems • Experience with EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Axiom, Forensic Explorer, Cellebrite and other forensic tools.• Experience identifying and analyzing malware• Experience writing technical reports, detailing results of analysis.• Experience with forensic processes and procedures (chain of custody, computer acquisition techniques, and memory acquisition techniques)• Experience in facilitating cybersecurity and forensic training as well as tabletop exercises for technical and executive teams will be an advantage• Demonstrated understanding of and experience with accepted frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27035, ISO/IEC 27001, COBIT, NIST 800-53 and the Cybersecurity Framework will be an advantage Required Soft Skillso Excellent communication and presentation skills.o Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.o Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.o Collaborative and client-focused approach. Applications should be sent to jobs@digitaljewels.net using the job title as subject or using the link digitaljewels.net/careers
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