Forensic Lab Administrator

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Forensic Technology

Management Level

Administrative

Job Description & Summary

Forensic Technology Services (FTS) is a specialised team within PwC’s Forensic Services, focusing on the acquisition, analysis, and management of digital evidence. We help clients respond to cyber incidents, regulatory investigations, and litigation matters by leveraging forensic tools and e-discovery platforms. Our work spans across industries and jurisdictions, supporting clients in navigating complex digital challenges.

Responsibilities

The Forensic lab administrator plays a critical role in supporting the FTS team by ensuring the forensic lab and infrastructure are maintained to the highest standards of availability, security, and compliance. It includes managing lab operations, performing technical tasks such as imaging and data processing, and maintaining the integrity of digital evidence. Your responsibilities will include:

Maintain laboratory systems

• Keep forensic lab servers and computers updated, patched, compliant and running smoothly.
• Monitor and update forensic software applications as needed.
  
  
  

Handle data & evidence

• Perform regular backups and ensure storage availability for upcoming engagements.
• Manage hard drive lifecycle: archiving, sanitisation, and destruction per retention policies.
• Ensure chain-of-custody documentation is accurately completed and securely stored.
  
  
  

Inventory & licenses management

• Maintain up-to-date inventory of forensic hardware and software.
• Track and renew software licenses and subscriptions in a timely manner.
  
  
  

Technical support

• Assist with computer imaging and basic data processing.
• Support user requests and data preparation for document review platforms.
• Participate in lab activities such as server refresh/migration and software testing.
  
  
  

Key Requirements

• Diploma or certificate in Digital Forensics, Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field is preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in IT support, server management, or lab administration is preferred.
• Basic understanding of server maintenance, patching, and fixing security issues.
• Good at staying organised and having a good attention to detail.
• Ability to work on your own, eager to learn and handle several tasks at once.
• Honest and careful; able to follow strict evidence handling protocols.
  
  
  

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field Of Study Required

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Administrative Support, Business Administration, Business Analysis, Business Information System, Business Process Improvement, Business Process Management (BPM), Clerical Support, Client Interaction, Client Management, Client Onboarding, Communication, Communications Management, Confidential Information Handling, CRM Software, Customer Relationship Management, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Entry, Data Interpretation, Data Processing, Document Management, Emotional Regulation, Empathy {+ 21 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date