Digital Forensics Manager

Digital Forensics Manager or Senior Manager

Location: London (Hybri/London)
Position Type: Full-time, Permanent
Experience Level: 612+ years of proven industry experience

About the Firm

We are a leading global legal technology and advisory firm specialising in expert eDiscovery, regulatory compliance, and investigative services. Our international Digital Forensics team operates as a highly collaborative, cross-border unit. We combine deep technical expertise with shared global standards to deliver consistent, high-impact results for complex corporate investigations and international litigation.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Digital Forensics Manager or Senior Manager to join our growing London team. This is a hands-on technical leadership role designed for an established professional currently operating at a managerial level. You will stay close to the technical detail while leading the execution of complex forensic investigations, data collections, and defensible preservation strategies across global regulatory and corporate matters.

Key Responsibilities

Client Advisory & Project Leadership

Strategic Consulting: Lead scoping and strategy discussions with corporate clients, regulators, and external counsel.

End-to-End Management: Independently manage multiple concurrent forensic matters from initial data mapping to final delivery.

Risk Mitigation: Identify technical and delivery risks early, coordinating with regional Team Leads to ensure swift resolution.

Global Collaboration: Work seamlessly with international counterparts to maintain cross-border methodology and quality standards.

Hands-On Technical Execution

Cloud Forensics: Conduct scoping and defensible collections across Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Azure.

Mobile Device Forensics: Perform advanced mobile acquisitions using industry-standard tools like Cellebrite Premium and Magnet GreyKey.

Computer Forensics: Execute logical and physical data acquisitions from macOS and Windows environments.

Deep File System Analysis: Apply deep knowledge of NTFS, APFS, HFS+, and FAT/exFAT systems to data interpretation.

Technical Troubleshooting: Resolve complex issues regarding encryption, extraction failures, and data integrity.

On-Site Operations & Travel

Global Deployments: Lead domestic and international on-site data collections, often involving senior executives and sensitive environments.

High-Pressure Execution: Adapt quickly to unfamiliar corporate environments and cultures while maintaining strict discretion.

Team Leadership & Quality Control

Mentorship: Act as a technical escalation point and mentor for Senior Analysts to drive their professional growth.

Quality Assurance: Conduct rigorous technical quality reviews to ensure strict, legally defensible forensic best practices.

What This Role Offers

Impactful Scale: Lead high-profile, cross-border forensic engagements for Fortune 500 clients and top-tier law firms.

Innovation: Shape regional workflows, test emerging tools, and validate forensic approaches for new data sources.

Merit-Based Growth: Advance your career through transparent, performance-driven progression free from artificial corporate hierarchies.

Professional Support: Financial and operational backing to maintain and advance your industry certifications (EnCE, CFCE, etc.).

Requirements

Experience: 6 to 12+ years of dedicated experience in digital forensics, expert witness, or corporate investigation services.

Technical Mastery: Proven ability to independently execute and troubleshoot complex collections across cloud, mobile, and computer sources.

Consultative Mindset: Confidence to advise C-suite executives and external counsel, translating technical jargon into clear business advice.

Education: Bachelors degree in Forensic Computing, Computer Science, or equivalent practical industry experience.

Certifications: Active industry-recognized credentials (e.g., EnCE, CFCE, CCE) are highly desirable.

Flexibility: Right to work in the UK, ability to commute to the London office 12 days a week, and willingness to travel internationally at short notice.

About Brimstone Consulting: We specialise in finding highly qualified staff in the following areas: Forensic Accounting & Fraud - (AML/CTF, Investigation, CFEs etc.); Legal and LegalTech (E-Discovery, Digital Forensics, EDRM); Big Data and Data Analytics - (MI/BI/CI); InfoSec and Cyber Crime; Audit; Accountancy and Finance; FinTech (Payments etc.); Risk - (Credit, Regulatory, Liquidity, Market, Analysts - SAS, SPSS etc.); Compliance/Corporate Governance; IT - (full SDLC- BAs PMs , Architects, Developers etc.)

Brimstone Consulting acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates. Brimstone Consulting is an equal opportunities employer. Due to time constraints we can only reply to applicants that match our clients specifications. We may store applications in our cloud storage facilities that may include dropbox.

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