Regional Cyber Crime Unit - Digital Forensics Investigator and Network Analyst

A vacancy has arisen for a Digital Forensic investigator on the Regional Cyber Crime Unit to work on a small team providing the digital forensic capabilities to Tarian, The Southern Wales Regional Organised Crime Unit.

The successful candidate must be highly computer and networking literate with either formal relevant educational qualifications at degree level or industry equivalent experience in the field of digital forensics.

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting forensic examinations of the ever expanding horizon of digital technology, which will assist in the identification, prevention and detection of criminal activity. You will be expected to have an understanding of a vast array of digital files encountered during an examination, being able to present their evidential findings to peers and a court

The successful candidate will gain invaluable experience in networking and computer forensics in a regional law enforcement environment and will have access to a wide variety of industry leading hardware and software in support of their role.

Ongoing training and CPD is offered to the post holder in order to enhance the capability and services of the team

The Regional Cyber Crime Unit is working towards accreditation to ISO 17025 Quality standards and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute towards the ongoing projects to achieve this accreditation.

This role is not suitable for part time/job share workers due to operational requirements.

The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MV/SC Vetting.

Please be aware that if your current post is within the Public Service Centre, if you were employed after 1st February 2017 you must have completed 2 years’ tenured service before applying for any other roles.

If you are currently involved in a PSD Investigation then you will not be eligible to apply for this

For further information please contact unit manager: Mike Yeo , mike.yeo2@south-wales.police.uk