IT Specialist in Digital Forensics | IT-Spezialist/in (w/m/d) im Bereich der Digitalen Forensik

Hessisches Landeskriminalamt

Wiesbaden, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Nov 10, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

The Hessian State Criminal Police Office (HLKA) is seeking an IT Specialist in Digital Forensics to join their Cybercrime and Digital Forensics unit in Wiesbaden. This critical role involves providing expert IT consultation to criminal prosecution authorities, executing legally admissible data preservation and preparation, and conducting in-depth analysis of secured data and electronic traces. The specialist will be responsible for complex technical evidence presentation, including representing findings in court, and evaluating new software and hardware for operational use. Key requirements include a relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in Digital Forensics or IT Security, comprehensive knowledge of IT hardware and software, and deep familiarity with various operating systems (Windows, UNIX/Linux, macOS, Android, iOS) and databases (SQL, MySQL, SQLite). This position offers the opportunity to contribute to central crime fighting efforts within the state, requiring high personal commitment and the willingness to undergo a 'Secret' security clearance.

Required Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma (FH) degree in Digital Forensics, Informatics/Technical Informatics, Communication Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related fields, OR completed vocational training with relevant experience.

Experience

  • At least two years of professional experience in Digital Forensics (if substituting for a degree)
  • At least two years of professional experience in Digital Forensics or IT Security (if substituting for a degree)
  • Experience in programming or scripting languages

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must consent to a 'Secret' security clearance (Sicherheitsüberprüfung). Willingness to perform occasional duties outside normal office hours and participate in on-call duty. Must be willing to undertake temporary secondments and training within various Hessian police authorities. Location constraint: Wiesbaden.