Forensic IT Investigators Wanted!

Posted by Sara Dodd

The Serious Fraud Office in central London is sending out its feelers for people who want to become Assistant Forensic IT Investigators (I’m sure that job description was top of your list from the high school careers office…). The Forensic IT Unit is recognised as a worldwide leader, so this is a rare opportunity to learn from some of the most knowledgeable and experienced experts, employing the latest techniques to investigate and produce evidential information in electronic format. The data is then used to build cases against the country’s most serious fraudsters. In addition to office-based work, you will need to attend search and seizure operations (both business and residential) and assist in the imaging of electronic data devices found during these operations. (Salary: £18,900-£24,580). Find out more in the ‘Careers and Opportunities’ section of The Serious Fraud Office. Closing date: 5pm, 30th June 2006.

Web Developer with a degree in computing and min 2 yrs exp in web development environment using ASP, HTML, VB, JavaScript is required for Edinburgh company. Exposure to banking or insurance domain would be an added advantage. Please send your CV to Snehmayee Kodilkar at Elan in Edinburgh, tel: (0131) 558 4801, or email snehmayee@elanit.co.uk to discuss in detail. Ref:102838-JBS-197446-SN-RD-WE

Experienced Web Administrators are required by a leading financial services company to work in Glasgow. Min of 2 years commercial exp required in an e-commerce related support role with strong web hosting skills. It is essential to also have some systems admin skills in Unix or Windows and a good knowledge of network products and protocols. You shold also have knowledge of application & web servers and web technologies. You’ll bring a professional yet personable approach, with confident communication skills and the ability to make decisions. Contact N Christie at First People Solutions Group Limited, tel: 0141 270 5000 with ref: 16392-0606-50NC

The same company is also looking to recruit a number of experienced Database Administrators with a min of 3 years exp and exposure to one of the following: Oracle, SQL DB2 or Sybase. Contact N Christie as above with ref: 16392-0605-1NC

Web Developer required in Dublin to work as part of a small development team (salary: £37k – £43k pa + plus ben). You must have at least 2 years exp working the full development life cycle with key skills in Perl/ CGI, HTML, JavaScript, Unix, SQL, XML with knowledge of programming principles and best practise. You will have to demonstrate your ability in a fast-paced web development environment using Unix and db systems and have excellent communication skills. You must also have a third level qualification and/ or formal IT training. Interviews are ASAP. Contact Mark Griffiths at MSB International Plc, tel: 0208 315 9300. ref: 14652-J033694

Glasgow company requires a PHP or PERL/CGI Programmer (salary: £16,00 – 18,000). You must be enthusiastic, a team player, positive and full of energy and have the ability to work well under pressure (attitude and ability to learn are more important than professional experience). You will be required to create scripts, programs and interfaces and look after clients’ databases. You need a full working knowledge of PHP and or PERL/CGI, web server knowledge along with a good understanding of communication technologies such as TCP/IP, Proxies, FTP, Shell, etc essential. A good understanding of SQL, mySQL, Access, Oracle, DB2 is required as many programming tasks may require the use of different types of databases. Additional knowledge of the following would be beneficial ASP, MIVA, COLDFUSION and XML. A good standard of education in English and Mathematics along with some knowledge of computer hardware, audio/visual, infrastructure and networking would also be advantageous. A portfolio of previous programming work along with PERL experience is a must. Contact Alison Miller, email: Alison.Miller@urbanconsultancy.com or call: 0700 594 2190 with ref: 139351-AM-GM-PROG

The Marketing and Communications team at Napier University in Edinburgh are looking for two new people in the following roles:

A Web Manager who will be responsible for implementing the new content management system for their website and intranet. You will need at least 5 years exp working with web related technologies, preferably within a marketing environment. You should have good project management skills, be good at managing people, have a good understanding of data protection, copyright and accessibility issues along with managerial and supervisory experience. (Salary: £21,471 – £31,660)

A Web Editor to report to the above assisting with the migration of existing copy and visuals to the new site and ultimately taking responsibility for all corporate sections of both external and internal sites. You will need at least 2 years editorial/web exp, excellent writing, editing and proof-reading skills, an eye for detail and ability to research and write accurate copy. Salary: £19,622 – £22,776.

Application packs for both roles are availibe form Lisa Greig, tel: (0131) 455 6027 or email her: l.grieg@napier.ac.uk. Closing date is Friday 28th July 2006.

Pinsent Masons (one of the UK’s top 15 law firms) is looking for an IT Customer Support Analyst to provide a wide range of IT support to lawyers and staff in both Edinburgh & Glasgow offices. Main responsibilites include providing desk side support for all IT equipment, IP telephony, mobile hardware and software applications and working with national 2nd and 3rd line support teams to coordinate IT project roleouts in the Scottish Offices. You need to have min of 2 years exp working in IT professional services environment and ideally possess a MCP ro MCSE qualification. Excellent knowledge of Windows 2000/XP, MS Exchange and Office is required and exp of supporting a document management system, digital dictation and remote working would be desirable. (Salary: £25 – 28k +bens.) To apply email your CV and covering letter to Susan Duncan, email: susan.duncan@pinsentmasons.com with ref: IT. Closing date is Friday, 30th June.