Forensics Consultant
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£48,500
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2135 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £48,500, and Lineal is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2434 (Business and related research professionals, Index entry 'Digital forensic analyst' matches the work described.). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2135 Cyber security professionals Most likely code | £34,000 | £38,800 | £43,700 | £48,500 |
2434 Business and related research professionals Also possible | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
A forensic consultant will be able to guide clients through forensic data collection, processing and analysis of data generated by systems used in today’s large corporations. They will be a subject matter expert in the field of digital forensics for both clients and internal stakeholders at Lineal. They will be comfortable through all aspects of digital investigations’ involving PCs, Mobile Phones, Servers and Cloud systems. They will work as part of the Lineal team striving for excellence, with a drive to be the best. Candidates should have experience in presenting to clients, including face to face. With excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
- Work with both Forensic & Evidence Handling teams assisting with daily lab operations to meet client expectation.
- Conduct data collection from a wide range of systems and applications in a forensically sound manner.
- Take ownership of a forensic project and lead it through all steps of a digital forensic investigation,
- Communicate and consult with our clients through all channels of communication, including Face-to-Face, on forensic best practices and industry standards.
- Work with all internal business units to build and maintain high level of client success.
Education & Experience:
- Educated to degree-level in either forensics or computer science.
- Industry recognized certifications such as ACE, EnCE, CCPA, CCME, CISSP.
- At least 2+ years’ experience working in either digital forensics or an eDiscovery role, preferably with client facing exposure.
- At least 2+ years’ experience conducting forensic collections from PC, Server, Network, Webmail, Social Media and o365 sources.
Competencies
- Demonstrate the ability to forensically collect data from various systems and platforms.
- Working knowledge of tools such as FTK, EnCase, Cellebrite, Caine, DEFT
Additional Requirements & Desires
- Willing to travel for business-related purposes, globally. On occasion this can be at short notice.
- Experience in project scoping and formulating project plans (desired)
- Experience with processing & review platforms, including Nuix, Relativity, Intella (desired)
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Lineal, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Cyber security professionals (SOC 2135) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~30k in sample- Middle half £43,680–69,316
- Median £51,376
- Going rate £48,500
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £34,000–43,700
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Lineal holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2135 going rate of £48,500. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.