Digital Forensic Investigator

SUMMARY:
Seeking a Certified Forensic Investigator to join a dynamic cybersecurity and digital forensics team.

POSITION INFO:
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in forensic methodologies, incident response, and evidence handling, with the ability to conduct in-depth investigations across digital platforms. This role will be critical in supporting legal processes, managing cyber incidents, and reinforcing trust for clients across regulated environments.

Role Responsibilities:

• Conduct end-to-end digital forensic investigations including data acquisition, preservation, analysis, and reporting in line with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in incident response efforts including triage, evidence collection, and forensic reporting.
• Analyse digital devices (e.g., mobile phones, computers, storage media) using industry-standard forensic tools.
• Create comprehensive forensic reports suitable for use in disciplinary or legal proceedings.
• Assist clients in post-breach investigations and litigation support when required.
• Maintain chain of custody protocols to ensure integrity of evidence.
• Support internal forensic readiness planning and contribute to the continuous development of the forensics function.
• Collaborate with the penetration testing and incident response teams where investigations overlap.

• A formal qualification in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, or related field.
• Certification in at least one of the following: CFI (Certified Forensic Investigator), GCFA, EnCE, CHFI, or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in digital forensics or incident response.
• Experience with forensic tools such as FTK, Autopsy, EnCase, X-Ways, or Oxygen Forensics.
• Strong understanding of file systems, memory analysis, email analysis, and mobile forensics.
• Familiarity with POPIA, Cybercrimes Act, and evidence admissibility principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in compiling detailed forensic reports.
• Ability to work discreetly and handle sensitive matters with the utmost confidentiality and integrity.