Cma1909 Digital Forensics Intern - London, United Kingdom - Competition & Markets Authority

Competition & Markets Authority

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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- £23,199 - £24,732

A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade:
Administrative Officer
Contract type:
Fixed Term
Length of employment:
6 months
Business area:
Digital Forensics, Data and Analytics Unit
Type of role:
Analytical
Architecture and Data
Digital
Intelligence
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Fulltime, Parttime
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Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, ManchesterAbout the job

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If you are a recent or upcoming graduate with a keen interest in digital forensics, who is looking for a position that offers professional development and the chance to make a real impact on consumers, businesses, and the economy, then the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has an exciting opportunity for you.

We are looking for a motivated Digital Forensics Intern to join our prestigious Digital Forensics and Intelligence Services (DFIS) team on a fixed-term basis.

The CMA is the UK's world-leading government body established to make sure competition works in consumers' favour and businesses treat their customers fairly.

Working as part of our wider Data, Technology and Analysis Unit, the Digital Forensics and Intelligence Services team supports investigations and projects carried out by the CMA.

They use their technical expertise to facilitate the forensic collection, investigation and analysis of digital material, conducting eDiscovery processes to normalise data and to support Internet Intelligence and Investigations.

As a member of the DFIS team, you will shadow/deliver a proactive and comprehensive investigative service, which will require you to undertake a variety of digital forensic responsibilities, whilst gaining the opportunity to work from the CMA's dedicated Internet Investigation Laboratory.

You will forensically analyse data collected from seized media (computers, laptops, mobiles, portable media etc.) and from internet and cloud-based sources, using industry leading software/tools to support this process in a professional and ethical manner.

Additionally, you will also undertake some administrative tasks to support colleagues in their work both on and off site.

We recognise the value of work-life balance, offering hybrid working arrangements and flexible working options including part-time, compressed hours, and job share arrangements.

You will be equipped with excellent technology tools and services that facilitate collaboration regardless of your location. Our modern, professional workplaces across the UK provide an exceptional working environment.

Furthermore, we proactively promote mental and physical well-being through a diverse range of well-being initiatives, including an employee assistance programme and a supportive network of mental health first aiders.

To find out more about working for the CMA, please visit our careers page:
CMA - Working for the CMA, Civil Service Careers (civil-service-)

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Job description:

Support the processes of digital forensic collection and analysis in a professional and ethical manner using industry leading software/tools. Develop and present high quality and robust investigation exports and reports.
Support the delivery of online investigations and data collection in the CMAs dedicated Internet Investigation Laboratory.
Support the ingestion of 'big data', removal of Legal Professional Privilege material (LPP), relevance keyword filtering, scripting and production of review cases and exports.
Adhere to the policies and procedures for conducting digital tasks in accordance with relevant guidance including the Digital Forensic Team's Standard Operating Procedures and participate in peerreview quality assurance processes.
Actively contribute to the development and delivery of tools, techniques, standards and operating procedures to improve the capacity and capabilities of the team.
Manage own time effectively to ensure work is delivered to the agreed timescale, ensuring managers are kept informed of relevant analysis and potential risks or limitations.
Assisting the work managers to manage incoming and outgoing tasks as well as answering requests for laboratory bookings.
Assisting the team by providing general administrative support, which includes managing mailboxes, preparing agendas and archiving digital material.

Person specification:

Working towards OR achieved an undergraduate degree in Digital Forensics, Cyber Security or other Technology or Forensic Science focused degree OR the equivalent gained through work experience. (Lead Criteria)
Experience of carrying out research and analysis. (Lead Criteria)
Sound verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to produce documents that can be tail