Lab Manager​/Forensic Analyst Corporate intelligence

Lab Manager / Forensic Analyst, London

We have a new and exciting role available within our Corporate Intelligence division in London.

S-RM is a global intelligence and cyber security consultancy. Since 2005, we’ve helped companies, governments and private individuals solve some of their most complex challenges.

We’ve been able to do this because of our outstanding people. We’re committed to developing sharp, curious, enthusiastic people who want to think critically, solve complex problems, and achieve success.

But we also know that work isn’t everything. It’s about the lives and careers it helps us build. We’re immensely proud of this culture and we invest in our people’s wellbeing, learning, and ideas every day.

We’re excited you’re thinking about joining us.

The successful candidate will lead on the management of our digital forensics lab, including our ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, as well as playing an important part in the delivery of forensic investigations as a forensic analyst.

This role encompasses a range of responsibilities and the day-to-day work will vary depending on the business requirements, ongoing investigations, and ISO accreditation cycle. The key areas of responsibility are:

• Act as a digital forensics analyst, performing and overseeing forensic acquisition and analysis of digital devices, including:
  • Mobile devices (iOS and Android)
  • Laptops and desktop computers (Windows and macOS)
  • Removable media and other digital storage devices
  • Cloud platforms (iCloud, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, AWS)
• Conduct forensically sound imaging, verification, and preservation of digital evidence, ensuring compliance with established SOPs, chain of custody requirements, and ISO/IEC 17025 principles.

• Oversee the day-to-day management and operation of the Digital Forensics Lab, ensuring facilities, workflows, and equipment are maintained to required standards.
• Provide technical and operational support to the Digital Forensics team, including coordination with colleagues responsible for tooling and infrastructure.
• Prepare clear summaries, metrics, and reports relating to laboratory operations, validation activity, and audit outcomes for review by senior stakeholders.
• Work closely with senior colleagues to support the attainment of ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, including management of validation records, SOPs, training documentation, and audit readiness.
• Author, review, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) covering digital forensic tools, methodologies, and lab workflows.
• Plan, perform, and document validation of forensic tools and processes, ensuring methods are fit for purpose, reproducible, and defensible in line with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
• Support the preparation for and coordination of internal and external audits, including addressing findings and tracking corrective actions.

This position will be based in our London office and will require a primarily on site presence, although some flexibility for working remotely will be available.

Candidates with the following skills and experience are likely to succeed within this function at S-RM.

That said, if you don’t think you meet all of the criteria below but still are interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box—we’re looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas and have some interest and capabilities in others.

We nurture a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion and we are dedicated to developing a workforce that displays a variety of talents, experiences and perspectives.

We’re looking for someone with some or all of these skills who can adapt to change and work comfortably in a fast-paced and dynamic environment:

• Proven technical experience in Digital Forensics, including forensic acquisition and analysis, with the ability to work independently on casework as an analyst when required.
• Experience working in a digital forensics lab environment, including practical involvement in evidence handling, forensic imaging, and lab maintenance.
• Experience supporting or contributing to quality management systems within a digital…