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Job Details

Job Title: Validation and Internal Audit Officer (PC Lab)

Reporting to: PC Lab Technical Quality Lead Department/Division: Operations

Job Summary:

Populating Ground Tool Data on reference devices and conducting tool and method validation

Assistance with competency testing

Internal auditing

Main Duties & Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned

Creation/population of reference devices and data sets

Conduct examination of reference devices/data sets using existing forensic tools

Conduct Hardware validation

Document findings and feedback to Validation Officers for wider Lab/report communications

Assist with the review of non-conformances

Conduct Internal audits

Maintain a central repository of tool performance and respond to analyst-raised tool issues

Escalate issues and findings to existing validation officers for progression through the QMS in line with ISO17025 and FSR Codes

Required Skill Set & Experience:

To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential

Interest in digital forensics analysis of PCs

Desire to perform validation testing

Technical awareness of computer technology (devices, applications, forensic processes)

Ability to follow and critically challenge existing SOPs

Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word and Excel

Ability to use a range of software packages

Ability to multitask

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work independently and make sound and reasoned judgements

Ability to work with precision, accuracy with high attention to detail

Excellent planning and organisational skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Flexibility

Team player

Computer literate

Desirable

* Understanding of PC device storage structures, security features and anticipated tool performance

* An understanding of current ISO17025 Standard and Forensic Regulator’s requirements

Education:

Degree level qualification (2:2 or above) BSc in an IT related field; Computer Science or Digital Forensics degrees are desirable

Or

HND/HNC & 1 -> 3 years’ experience in digital forensics

Core Role Competencies:

Personal Attributes

* Positive and motivated attitude

* Confident communicator

* Team player

* Ability to work under pressure

* Conscientious and reliable

* Solution focused

* Excellent social skills

Competencies (some or all of these MAY be assessed during the process)

* Excellent level of knowledge of standard operating procedures to pass competency test

* Good level of technical knowledge Personal Awareness

* Personal Effectiveness

* Problem Solving

* Team Working

* Accuracy of work

* High attention to detail

Other Role Requirements:

* Minimum 5 years UK residency

* Full driving licence

* Satisfactorily pass pre-hire and annual security clearance procedures in accordance with the ACPO (Association of Chief Police Officers) National Vetting Scheme.

General Statement:

Company is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity