Senior Manager: Cyber Forensics and Forensic Data (Permanent) at The Special Investigating Unit

Main purpose:

•  To lead and oversee the provision of cyber forensics and forensic data expertise during national, provincial and strategic investigations into maladministration and corruption within State institutions, in support of the Multi-Disciplinary Approach (“MDA”) to all projects/assignments across the organisation. 
• Manage cyber investigations, digital forensics, and incident response engagements per applicable methodologies. Proficiency in identifying the systems and logs for analysis, documentation and report writing. Knowledge of networks, operating systems, databases, static and dynamic malware analysis, reverse engineering, digital forensics and cloud analytics. Be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive data and cybersecurity program that aligns with SIU objectives and ensures compliance with industry regulations.
• Lead the collection, interpretation, and analysis of massive volumes of data, leveraging complex financial or statistical modelling, fraud detection and other suspicious transaction techniques to address operations’ day-to-day requirements. Analyse large and disparate data to support or refute the facts and allegations of disputes, investigations and litigations.

Key performance areas (Include but are not limited to): 

• Management of the Delivery of Cyber Forensics and Forensics Data, Involvement in National, Provincial and Strategic Projects Requiring Cyber Forensics and Forensics Data Expertise. Development of the Cyber Forensics and Forensics Data Area. Staff Management. Stakeholder Management and Business Development. 

Minimum requirements

• B Honours Degree in Cyber Forensics or Data Forensics or related field (NQF 8).
• Formal Project Management qualification or an approved Cyber or Data Forensics Certification would be advantageous. Membership with a professional body would be advantageous.  
• Six to eight years in Cyber or Forensic Data Investigations, of which four years are at a management level.