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Senior Consultant - Forensic Technology

SNG Grant Thornton
Johannesburg Full-day Full-time

Description:

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Forensic Senior Consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate should have the ability to identify the information needed to clarify a situation, seek that information from appropriate sources, and use skillful questioning to draw out the information, when others are reluctant to disclose it.

Key Responsibilities:

    • Identification, preservation, analysis, and documentation of electronic data.
    • Data imaging, preservation in a forensically sound manner and Analysis to present in court proceedings.
    • The ability to conduct Digital Forensic Services across all platforms, but not limited to: Computer Forensics, Network Forensics, Mobile Forensic, Cloud Forensics.
    • Data Analysis experience in Power Bi, SQL, Excel.
    • Data Analysis: Sound skills and knowledge in performing data analysis with a goal orientated outcome to serve as a tool in forensic investigations.
    • Report & Managerial Skills: Ability to write accurate and professional report. Ability to manage the team and transfer the skills to the rest team
    • Diagnostic Information Gathering: The ability to identify the information needed to clarify a situation, seek that information from appropriate sources, and use skillful questioning to draw out the information, when others are reluctant to disclose it. Attention to detail and Communication skills
Requirements:
  • Computer Forensics, Network Forensics, Mobile Forensic, Cloud Forensics.
  • Data Analysis experience in Power Bi, SQL, Excel.
  • Relevant Memberships ACFE, ICFP etc.
  • At least 5 years of experience in the field.
  • Forensic investigations experience

Technical Skills:

  • Demonstrable experience in digital forensics and evidence handling.

  • Strong experience with forensic tools and platforms (e.g., EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Cellebrite, etc.).

  • Expertise in data analysis tools:

    • Power BI

    • SQL

    • Excel

  • Strong report-writing skills with the ability to present complex data clearly and succinctly.

Soft Skills:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Strong attention to detail.

  • Analytical mindset with a goal-oriented approach to problem solving.

  • Ability to manage a team and work effectively under pressure.

  • High ethical standards and discretion when handling sensitive information.

Desired Qualifications & Certifications:

  • Digital Forensics: Sound skills and knowledge in digital forensics including methodology (Identification, Preservation, Analysis and Reporting).

  • Data Analysis: Sound skills and knowledge in performing data analysis with a goal orientated outcome to serve as a tool in forensic investigations.

  • Report & Managerial Skills: Ability to write accurate and professional report. Ability to manage the team and transfer the skills to the rest team
  • Diagnostic Information Gathering: The ability to identify the information needed to clarify a situation, seek that information from appropriate sources, and use skillful questioning to draw out the information, when others are reluctant to disclose it.
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication skills

Requirements:

    • Identification, preservation, analysis, and documentation of electronic data.
    • Data imaging, preservation in a forensically sound manner and Analysis to present in court proceedings.
    • The ability to conduct Digital Forensic Services across all platforms, but not limited to: Computer Forensics, Network Forensics, Mobile Forensic, Cloud Forensics.
    • Data Analysis experience in Power Bi, SQL, Excel.
    • Data Analysis: Sound skills and knowledge in performing data analysis with a goal orientated outcome to serve as a tool in forensic investigations.
    • Report & Managerial Skills: Ability to write accurate and professional report. Ability to manage the team and transfer the skills to the rest team
    • Diagnostic Information Gathering: The ability to identify the information needed to clarify a situation, seek that information from appropriate sources, and use skillful questioning to draw out the information, when others are reluctant to disclose it. Attention to detail and Communication skills
  • Identification, preservation, analysis, and documentation of electronic data.
  • Data imaging, preservation in a forensically sound manner and Analysis to present in court proceedings.
  • The ability to conduct Digital Forensic Services across all platforms, but not limited to: Computer Forensics, Network Forensics, Mobile Forensic, Cloud Forensics.
  • Data Analysis experience in Power Bi, SQL, Excel.
  • Data Analysis: Sound skills and knowledge in performing data analysis with a goal orientated outcome to serve as a tool in forensic investigations.
  • Report & Managerial Skills: Ability to write accurate and professional report. Ability to manage the team and transfer the skills to the rest team
  • Diagnostic Information Gathering: The ability to identify the information needed to clarify a situation, seek that information from appropriate sources, and use skillful questioning to draw out the information, when others are reluctant to disclose it. Attention to detail and Communication skills
  • Computer Forensics, Network Forensics, Mobile Forensic, Cloud Forensics.
  • Data Analysis experience in Power Bi, SQL, Excel.
  • Relevant Memberships ACFE, ICFP etc.
  • At least 5 years of experience in the field.
  • Forensic investigations experience
  • Demonstrable experience in digital forensics and evidence handling.

  • Strong experience with forensic tools and platforms (e.g., EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Cellebrite, etc.).

  • Expertise in data analysis tools:

    • Power BI

    • SQL

    • Excel

  • Strong report-writing skills with the ability to present complex data clearly and succinctly.

  • Power BI

  • SQL

  • Excel

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Strong attention to detail.

  • Analytical mindset with a goal-oriented approach to problem solving.

  • Ability to manage a team and work effectively under pressure.

  • High ethical standards and discretion when handling sensitive information.

  • Digital Forensics: Sound skills and knowledge in digital forensics including methodology (Identification, Preservation, Analysis and Reporting).

  • Data Analysis: Sound skills and knowledge in performing data analysis with a goal orientated outcome to serve as a tool in forensic investigations.

  • Report & Managerial Skills: Ability to write accurate and professional report. Ability to manage the team and transfer the skills to the rest team
  • Diagnostic Information Gathering: The ability to identify the information needed to clarify a situation, seek that information from appropriate sources, and use skillful questioning to draw out the information, when others are reluctant to disclose it.
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication skills
30 Apr 2025;   from: careers24.com

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