At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex cyber investigations and manage security incidents with a hands-on approach.
- Company: Join Downer, a leader in cyber security solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for mentoring and professional development.
- Why this job: Step into a leadership role and shape the future of cyber investigations.
- Qualifications: Experience in cyber investigations and digital forensics is essential.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.
This hands-on leadership position oversees complex cyber investigations and digital forensic activities across the enterprise. Day-to-day responsibilities include scoping and managing escalated security incidents, ensuring defensible evidence handling and chain of custody, translating technical findings into clear conclusions, and delivering reporting to technical and executive stakeholders.
Candidates should bring proven experience in cyber investigations, digital forensics or incident response, with hands-on skills across SIEM, EDR/XDR, email security, and forensic or eDiscovery tooling. Sound understanding of forensic principles, evidence documentation, log and artefact analysis, and cloud or SaaS investigation techniques is expected.
This role suits an experienced cyber investigator or digital forensics professional ready to step into a practical leadership position. Those who have demonstrated technical mentoring or coaching — even without formal people management titles — are encouraged to apply, as is anyone who balances investigative rigour with clear business communication.
Typical advertised salary for Digital Forensics roles in Australia: A$108,000–A$136,000 (median A$128,000 — from 14 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).
Cyber Investigations Manager in Sydney employer: Forensic Focus Limited
Victoria Police is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Melbourne City Centre. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to ongoing training and growth opportunities while leading a specialist digital forensics unit that plays a crucial role in law enforcement. The collaborative culture fosters innovation and teamwork, making it a rewarding place to contribute to community safety and justice.
