About this role
The core responsibilities / skills of the role will include
Identify and deploy innovative security solutions to real world problems, across a variety of industries
How to work with both clients and internal stakeholders, across a wide range of disciplines, providing expert input and influencing design of large and complex IT solutions
How to apply a range of risk methodologies, advising both internal and external stakeholders on risk mitigations.
How to work with a wide range of security technologies, including new and emerging technologies
Design security architectures for a range of IT solutions, including large digital transformational programmes
Provide advisory to wider complex transformation programmes that shape the future of the UK
Advise clients on regulatory compliance
Identify security vulnerabilities in system architectures
Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and risk management
Experience applying security technologies to architectures and solution designs
Understanding of IT infrastructure, technical concepts, and design methodologies
Understand threat modelling and development of reference architecture
Preferred hands-on experience in Network and/or Cloud security
Reasonable Adjustments
Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.
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About cyber security & digital forensics roles for ex-police
Cyber security, digital forensics and incident-response roles. DMIs, cybercrime investigators and digital forensics officers bring evidential discipline and investigative judgement that DFIR and security teams struggle to hire.
See all cyber security & digital forensics jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne →Why this fits a police background
- Working to legislation & regulation
What cyber security & digital forensics roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Digital forensics analyst | £32,000–£45,000 |
| DFIR consultant | £45,000–£65,000 |
| Senior forensics / IR specialist | £60,000–£80,000 |
| Threat-intelligence specialist | £55,000–£80,000 |