Digital Forensics & Incident Response Specialist (DFIR)
Talenza · Sydney NSW ·
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Category
- Security
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Salary
- AUD 170,000 – 190,000 / year
Lead complex digital forensics and incident response investigations across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments, leveraging SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and DLP platforms within a large global organisation's mature security function.
Salary: $170000.00 - $190000.00 p.a. + Super +Bonus
About the Company
- Join a large, globally recognised organisation investing heavily in its cyber security capability and resilience.
- Work within a mature security function that operates across multiple regions, technologies, and business units.
- Be part of a collaborative environment where cyber security is viewed as a strategic business priority, with strong backing from senior leadership.
About the Role
This role will see you acting as a technical subject matter expert across digital forensics and incident response, leading complex investigations and helping shape the organisation's capabilities.
You'll be responsible for conducting advanced forensic investigations, supporting major security incidents, enhancing forensic tools and processes, and partnering closely with incident response, threat defence, and security operations teams. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work while also mentoring others and driving continuous improvement.
Experience Required
- 5+ years' experience in Digital Forensics, DFIR, Incident Response, or Cyber Investigations.
- Strong experience conducting complex forensic investigations across endpoints, networks, cloud environments, and digital evidence sources.
- Expertise in malware analysis, memory forensics, threat hunting, and forensic evidence collection methodologies.
- Hands-on experience with security technologies including SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and DLP platforms.
- Relevant industry certifications such as GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CFCE, MCFE, or equivalent.
- Proven ability to communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and mentor junior team members.
Role Accountabilities
- Lead high-priority cyber incidents, providing technical guidance and investigation support.
- Lead and coordinate forensic investigations, identifying root cause, attack methods, and remediation opportunities.
- Drive improvements in forensic tooling, automation, methodologies, and overall forensic readiness.
- Partner with Incident Response, Threat Defence, and Security Operations teams to strengthen detection and response capabilities.
- Mentor junior analysts and contribute to training, knowledge sharing, and quality assurance of forensic investigations.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on complex and high-profile cyber investigations within a mature security environment.
- Strong investment in professional development, certifications, and ongoing technical training.
- Hybrid working environment with excellent long-term career progression opportunities within a growing cyber security function.