Hmrc - Digital Forensic Practitioner

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Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it?s really like to work at HMRC.?? ?Visit our to watch the full series and come and discover your potential.HMRC is the UK?s tax, payments and customs authority and we have a vital purpose: we collect the money that pays for the UK?s public services and help families and individuals with targeted financial support.??Covert Operations, Digital Exploitation (CODE) sits within HMRC?s wider Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) responsible for the department?s civil and criminal investigation work.
FIS ensures that HMRC has an effective approach to taking on the most serious tax evasion and fraud.
??Working across Law Enforcement and government, CODE provides investigative tools and covert techniques to front-line investigations and works with key partners to develop and provide access to new technology and systems.
This enables investigators to respond to serious and complex tax evasion and through the Forensic acquisition and examination of digital devices that have been or are suspected of being used in the commission of crime.Job descriptionWorking within HMRC's world class Forensic laboratories, you will extract and examine data from computers, storage devices, mobile phones, and CCTV systems.
Your findings will be subsequently presented to HMRC investigation teams, often supporting complex, large scale, fraud investigations.?You will ensure that all aspects of Digital Forensic work are carried out to a high standard, adhering to solid forensic strategy, and meeting all requirements of the Forensic Science Regulator.??HMRC operates a competency approach to Digital Forensics.
Meaning you will be allocated work based on your current technical proficiency and expertise.??This is an opportunity for the right person to support the successful delivery of HMRC enforcement through the Forensic examination of digital media devices that have been or are suspected of being used in the commission of crime.
Working as part of a highly skilled team in a busy, dynamic law enforcement environment.??This is an entry level role suitable for those looking to start an exciting career in Digital Forensics.
HMRC will invest in individuals who are driven, passionate, and committed to the role.
Full training and support will be provided, with the opportunity to become an ICDIP associated professional.
Therefore, successful applicants will be coachable and willing to self-improve continually.?Person specificationYou will be confident using cutting edge technology and tools to achieve your objectives, whilst being diligent and focused, ensuring accuracy and clarity when presenting your findings.??The ideal candidate for this role will be an excellent team player, able to display energy, effort, and passion for the role.
Joining a lively diverse team of Forensic professionals, working together to meet the demanding challenges of modern-day law enforcement Forensics.??The responsibilities of this role will include (but not limited to):?Assist other staff during the seizure and retention of digital devices within a laboratory environment and during search warrant executions for subsequent Forensic examination.Manage Forensic exhibits to ensure continuity, confidentiality and security is maintained at all times.Understand, follow, and actively promote Digital Forensic good practice methodologies (ISO17025:2017 standard and FSR Codes of Practice) to examine computers, mobile phones, and other digital devices.Prepare evidential reports upon completion of Digital Forensic examinations.
Provide fact and procedural-based evidence at Court as and when required.
Be at the forefront of technical developments within Digital Forensics.Use a number of mainstream digital forensic software tools to process data from mobile devices or computers such as X-Ways Forensics, Nuix, Axiom, Cellebrite, Oxygen, XRY, etc.)
Work with material that may be of an obscene, offensive, or distressing nature.Attend operational duties (including search warrant executions away from normal place of work with overnight stays).?Whilst in this role you will complete Digital Forensics training, ranging from in-house training to external courses, whilst building a portfolio of evidence to become a registered member of ICDIP.
Some travel will be required, including occasional international travel??Essential Criteria?National Security Vetting Clearance at Security Check (SC) or the ability to achieve SC clearance.Possess a passion for technology that goes beyond that of a regular user.
You should be comfortable exploiting technology to its limits.Be practical and pragmatic with a problem-solving mind-set and an eye for precision and detail.?Be comfortable handling tools in order to dismantle and examine computers, mobile phones, and other technology whilst following documented procedures.Be an excellent team player.
You must be able to work effectively with others, not only during the delivery of work but also in supporting colleagues working in challenging and fast-moving situations that are a regular occurrence in modern law enforcement.Have a strong desire for self-improvement.
You must be willing to learn new and evolving skills.Desirable Criteria?Degree in Digital Forensics, Computer Science, or related field.Full UK Driving Licence.Webinars:?We?re hosting two virtual Awareness Sessions regarding this vacancy, where you?ll be able to hear from colleagues in the team, what a typical day looks like and what you can bring to HMRC.???Friday 30th August at 1pm to 1:45pm.?Monday 9th September at 1pm to 1:45pm.?To attend, please email: including your name, telephone number, email address and your preferred session and our team will send you an invitation.Additional Information:Training Requirements - Necessary Digital Forensics training, ranging from in-house training to external courses, will be provided.This role requires security clearance to SC.
Any job offer is conditional to the attainment of the security clearance to SC and thus, the security clearance is mandatory.
Please be aware that those who do not attain the required security clearance will not be allowed to carry on in this particular post.This role requires a certain degree of fitness, and applicants will be required to be cleared by an Occupational Health assessment to be able to attend a Public and Personal Safety Training (PPST) course.
Successful completion of the PPST is required to undertake duties away from the office.
Failure to pass and maintain the PPST certificate may affect receipt of the Flexibility Payment.Applicants who wish to work alternative working patterns are welcome to apply.
The preferred working pattern may or may not be available, agreement will be subject to business need, and any request to work an alternative working pattern should be made prior to your acceptance of the provisional offer.Appointment will be conditional upon satisfactory conduct and discipline checks and security vetting.Candidates must live within reasonable daily travel of Stratford Regional Centre.Integrity Declaration:All applicants will be required to declare any past convictions, criminal findings, or police cautions, regardless of whether they are ?spent?.
?You must also declare any disciplinary proceedings relating to previous employments.
?The disclosure of this information will not automatically disbar you from employment with FIS, but we need to be aware of any event or issue which could impinge on your credibility if questioned in court.?FIS may conduct background checks and any offer will be withdrawn if you fail to disclose any relevant material that causes conflict with you being able to complete the duties of the role.Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Working TogetherDelivering at PaceMaking Effective DecisionsTechnical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Your technical knowledge will be assessed by way of questions during the interview followed by a written assessment of your technical knowledge.BenefitsAlongside your salary of ?32,782, HM Revenue and Customs contributes ?8,851 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments.
We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs.?We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days.?Pension?- We make contributions to our colleagues? Alpha pension equal to at least 27% of their salary.Family friendly policies.Personal support.Coaching and development.?To find out more about HMRC and find out what it?s really like to work for HMRC? or visitFlexibility Payment -This post attracts a Level 1a Flexibility Payment (FP) combined with a bespoke FP package of 90 additional hours, which are paid monthly with FP allows HMRC flexibility to change your work pattern, at short notice, to meet business needs.Additionally, you will be expected to work additional hours, potentially on weekends and outside your normal working hours/days (including bank holidays).In applying for a position and accepting the FP, you agree that you can and will meet those attendance requirements.FP levels are reviewed annually ? on a business need and personal basis ? and may be subject to change.If you currently receive the Flexibility Payment, which may include Transition Protection and/or a Maintained Pension Value, moving to a new role may affect your payments.Details of the Flexibility Payment can be found in the attached document.