Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for a Digital Forensics Desktop and Software Administrator for The Quality Team of a Digital Forensics Unit at a UK Financial Regulator.
Location: London (Office Based)
Contract: Until end of October 2026
Salary: £34.07 PAYE / £44.89 UMB per hour
Vetting: Existing SC level vetting or be able to undergo this.
Main activities of the role
Work with the Network and systems manager to ensure smooth running of the Digital
Forensics support infrastructure
Write scripts and produce technical code to support and maintain bespoke software with a view to automate technologies
Work with the Quality Management Team to support testing and validation of forensic tools, software, and hardware in line with the Forensic Science Regulators
Code of Practice and ISO 17025 and maintain software version continuity across the estateEssential Criteria
Graduate level education (or equivalent experience) in Computing, Computer Science, or equivalent subject
Adept at leveraging automation to improve development processes and optimise software delivery
Experience in creating and maintaining PowerShell scripts and programming languages
Knowledge of or experience in Microsoft deployment technologies, with a familiarity with common hashing algorithms, including their benefits and drawbacks
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information to non-technical stakeholders as well as prioritising the needs and satisfaction of the end users, when providing technical support
Knowledge of Digital Forensics, the Forensic Science Regulator and ISO 17025
Ensuring that projects or products are completed successfullyMinimum
Experience of troubleshooting fundamental network protocols and hardware and software issues with desktops
Experience in creating PowerShell scripts and working in a testing environment
Experience of working with various stakeholders and end users with a focus on user experience and deliveryDue to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.
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