KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and manage all cyber investigations and digital forensic activities within the organisation.
- Establish, maintain and continuously improve the organisation’s digital forensics laboratory, tools and methodologies.
- Conduct and oversee forensic imaging, evidence collection, preservation and chain-of-custody management in line with international best practices.
- Investigate cyber incidents, fraud and policy violations, producing detailed forensic reports.
- Provide expert guidance in incident response, working closely with the Security Operations Centre (SOC) and risk teams.
- Collaborate with legal, compliance, audit and law enforcement agencies where required.
- Ensure investigations and forensic practices comply with data protection, privacy and cybercrime legislation.
- Train, mentor and supervise forensic analysts and investigators.
- Prepare and present investigation findings and when necessary, serve as an expert witness in disciplinary hearings or court proceedings.
- Monitor emerging forensic tools, techniques and trends to strengthen the organisation’s investigative capability.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Digital Forensics, Information Security, Computer Science or related field.
- A relevant Master’s degree is an added advantage.
- Professional certifications such as GCFA, GCFE, CHFI, EnCE, CCE or CISSP will be a strong advantage.
- At least 5 years of progressive experience in cyber forensics, incident response or investigations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.