Forensic Technology Senior Consultant

SNG GrantThornton


Date: 23 hours ago
City: Midrand, Gauteng
Contract type: Full time
Job Purpose:
To fulfil a requirement for a Forensics Technology Senior Consultant within the Forensics team. The incumbent
will form a core technical resource within the team and contribute to the establishment of a Centre of
Excellence. The role requires a highly skilled professional with extensive experience in digital forensics
investigations, data analysis, and reporting. The consultant will work on high-profile forensic matters,
providing expert technical advice to internal business units, clients, and legal teams.

Job Description:
We are seeking a Forensics Technology Senior Consultant to join our Forensics team, delivering digital forensic and corporate intelligence services to local, regional, and international clients and member firms.
The successful candidate will:
  • Lead and perform forensic acquisition and preservation of digital evidence in a forensically sound manner.
  • Conduct comprehensive forensic examinations of digital media and electronic devices including but not limited to computer hard drives, mobile devices, cloud storage, and network systems.
  • Deliver forensic services across all platforms: Computer, Network, Mobile, and Cloud Forensics.
  • Perform data imaging, preservation, analysis, and reporting for presentation in court proceedings.
  • Provide technical support to internal teams and advise external clients on the seizure, handling, processing, and analysis of digital evidence.
  • Execute search and seizure operations.
  • Maintain the digital forensics lab environment and associated tools.
  • Draft standard and special investigation reports.
  • Present findings as an expert witness in court when required.
  • Conduct data analysis using tools such as Power BI, SQL, and Excel to support forensic investigations.
  • Mentor junior staff, contribute to skills development, and support the growth of forensic capabilities within the firm
Qualifications:
  • Relevant IT Systems Engineering degree or Digital Forensics/eDiscovery Certifications (NUIX, FTK, EnCASE, Cellebrite, Relativity etc.)
  • Relevant Memberships (e.g., ACFE, ICFP)
Experience:
  • At least 5 years in Digital Forensics and forensic investigations
  • Proven forensic investigations experience including digital evidence acquisition, preservation, analysis, and court presentation
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