At a Glance
- Tasks: Investigate cyber incidents and respond to threats like ransomware and malware.
- Company: Fast-growing cyber security consultancy in Australia and New Zealand.
- Benefits: Permanent role with opportunities for rapid career growth and hands-on experience.
- Other info: Work on live investigations and develop your skills in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic DFIR team and make a real impact in cyber security.
- Qualifications: 1-3 years in DFIR or strong SOC/IR analyst ready to advance.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
Our client is a fast-growing cyber security consultancy across Australia and New Zealand.
They are building the Australian arm of their Digital Forensics and Incident Response practice.
They have an immediate need for a DFIR Analyst in a permanent role based in Melbourne.
You will work on live investigations alongside an established DFIR team across the Tasman, and grow quickly into more senior work.
The role
- Respond to ransomware, business email compromise, malware and insider threat cases
- Collect and preserve evidence under guidance
- Run host, memory and log analysis
- Hunt with Velociraptor and contain with EDR such as Crowd Strike or Defender for Endpoint
- Write clear findings and reports
This is hands-on investigation, not alert monitoring.
- What you'll need to succeed;
- 1 to 3 years in DFIR, or a strong SOC or IR analyst ready to step up
- Hands-on with EDR and forensic tooling
- Clear written reports for technical and non-technical readers
- Eligible for an Australian Baseline security clearance and able to pass a police check
- GCFA, GCFE, GCIH, CCFR or SC-200 advantageous; proven experience counts more
- Python or Power Shell scripting, and Microsoft 365 or cloud investigations, are a plus
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DFIR Analyst in Melbourne employer: The Cache Group
As a leading technology consulting firm in Australia, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration. Our employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and access to cutting-edge training resources, ensuring continuous growth in their careers. With a commitment to work-life balance and a supportive team environment, we offer a rewarding workplace where your contributions truly make an impact.
