Forensic IT (Data) Analyst - (Senior) Associate

Job Description & Summary

We grow our Cyber Security, Forensics & Privacy practice (currently with over 150 professionals in the Netherlands) and are looking for Forensic Technology consultants. As a Forensic Technology consultant, you will combine IT/data skills with an investigative mindset, in search of electronic traces of fraud, data breaches, corruption, and violations of regulation. Our work is exciting, challenging and always different! 

Your role 

Our fast-growing Forensic Technology Solutions (FTS) team specializes in developing and executing solutions that cover all forensic IT facets of fraud investigation. 

The topics that are central to this are: 

• Cybercrime & Data Breach Response 
• Digital Forensics & eDiscovery 
• Compliance & Investigative Data Analytics 

You will work with state-of-the-art technology to conduct investigations in an (inter)national context in collaboration with clients, lawyers and other specialists. You will be part of a team and: 

• Analyze IT systems and environments to identify sources of possible digital evidence 
• Collect digital evidence from various sources in a forensically sound manner 
• Develop research methods for complex sets of (un)structured data 
• Prepare reports to present findings to stakeholders 
• Conduct research studies on new forensic IT techniques 

In addition to carrying out assignments at home and abroad, you will also follow courses with international colleagues and attend conferences. 

What we are looking for 

• Bachelor's or master's degree, preferably in IT/Engineering/Data/Computer science 
• For a Senior Associate role; you have at least 3 years of work experience, preferably in this field 
• You have excellent proficiency of both Dutch and English 
• You are a team player, but also able to work independently 
• You are solution-oriented, analytical, pragmatic and have good communication skills 
• You are eager to travel and are willing to work with international colleagues abroad on great assignments 
• You can quickly analyze complex matters and function well under pressure with clear deadlines 
• You have experience and/or are interested in forensic IT procedures to collect, process and analyze data 
• You have experience in coding and scripting (Python, SQL, Ruby, C#, Neoj4, PowerBI etc.) 
• You have some knowledge of forensic IT tools (Relativity, FTK, Encase, Cellebrite, Axiom, SIFT workstation, Autopsy, etc.) 

Don’t worry if you do not meet all requirements, reach out to us and we’ll be happy to see if you fit the profile! 

What are we offering? 

At PwC, you will have the opportunity to be yourself, get the best out of yourself in a high-performance organisation and grow within our global network. As part of our team we offer: 

• A competitive salary, permanent contract, attractive pension plan and the opportunity to grow rapidly; 
• Customised training for professional growth and leadership development; 
• Motivating work environment where collaboration with ambitious colleagues and recognition for your contributions are highly valued; 
• Comprehensive benefits including "well-being budget" for physical and mental health; 
• Flexibility of hybrid working, including ergonomic home office and fixed expense allowance including internet allowance; 
• Attractive mobility options, including electric lease car, car waiver allowance and the possibility of using different shared transport providers; 
• Fun extras such as various informal company activities; 
• 32 vacation days per year. 

Getting started at PwC 

Are you interested in this vacancy and do you meet the requirements? Then let us know what motivates you and fill in your details. After we’ve received your application,  

• You’ll immediately receive confirmation in your inbox; 
• If your qualifications match the profile that we have in mind, then we’ll contact you within two weeks for a short introduction meeting; 
• If everyone is enthusiastic, we’ll schedule an online assessment. Depending on the result, you'll receive an invitation for an initial interview. Click here for more information about the application process.