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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Forensics Engineer
Location: London, , United Kingdom
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 2007-01-11
Internet Investigator
Reference No. SF-182
Company Law Enforcement
Location West London
Salary £26,650 pa
Package 30 days annual leave, private healthcare, pension, life insurance and
travel insurance.
Start Date January 2007
Hours Contracted hours 9.00am – 5.00pm with some flexibility required in
this busy department.
The Role
To work with the Internet Investigations Manager & team, having responsibility
for investigation, referral, follow-up, and reporting, on all Internet
technology primary and secondary Copyright infringement issues, and to provide
case evidence in Court of Law.
The requirements of the post necessitate developed interpersonal skills and a
proven ability to undertake liaison responsibilities with a wide range of
industry and enforcement organisations. The candidate should present a strong
aptitude for copyright enforcement / protection investigation in a digital
environment, and be capable of operating within a demanding environment, with
minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
Initial investigation on Internet technology cases
Liaison with Law Enforcement, Trading Standards, FACT regional investigators,
and partner agencies
Assist Law Enforcement with investigations and prosecutions, as directed by the
Internet Investigations Manager
Determining and tracking repeat offenders and directing escalated action
Coordinating multi-region investigations, tracking case progress and conducting
follow-up as required
Maintain accurate records, expediency and diligence in investigative casework
Provision of criminal evidence at Court of Law
Experience and Qualification:
Professionalism in investigative best practice and oral/written evidence
Law Enforcement experience or equivalent conducting investigations in the
private sector preferred.
Understanding of investigations of Internet activities, including web hosting,
IRC (DCC and XDCC) transmissions, Usenet postings & content, FTP site
operation, peer-to-peer systems, http, and e-mail
Technical understanding of generic file sharing protocols - P2P / Bit Torrent /
eXeem
Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, WHOIS, NAT, Internet protocols, and Windows OS &
applications. Familiarity with Linux, UNIX, or other operating systems
advantageous
Knowledge of public IP registries (RIPE, ARIN, APNIC, etc) and domain-name
registrars
Understanding of DNS, host-name and reverse lookups
Ability to accurately administrate, investigate, collate, and report,
investigative information
Ability to communicate technical concepts in everyday language
Key Skills:
Highly developed communication skills both verbal and written
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, facilitative and consulting skills
To work effectively as a team member, to maximise efficiency within the unit
Able to demonstrate objectivity, sound reasoning, and deliver solutions with
minimal supervision
Able to communicate with technical and non technical personnel both one to one
and small groups
Ability to demonstrate systematic planning of workloads
Ability to adapt as the external environment and organisation evolves
Demonstrable ability to handle sensitive / confidential information
Applicable Legislation:
Copyright Designs & Patents Act 1988 (CDPA), Trade Marks Act 1994 (TMA), &
Video Recordings Act 1984 (VRA)
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE)
Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) & European Convention on
Human Rights Act 2000 (ECHR)
Computer Misuse Act 1990 (as amended)
Demonstrable knowledge and experience of the submission of digital evidence in
accordance with ACPO Guidelines and applicable legislation
Data Protection Act (DPA)
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Candidates must be eligable to work in the UK when applying
CONTACT
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Information Security Solutions
Iain Sutherland
iain@InformationSecuritySolutions.com
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