At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead incident response engagements and conduct hands-on investigations into cyber threats.
- Company: Fast-growing cyber security consultancy operating across Australia and New Zealand.
- Benefits: Permanent role with flexible city choice, competitive salary, and career growth.
- Other info: Opportunity to work on live investigations and develop your skills in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team tackling real cyber threats and make a significant impact.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years in DFIR, experience with EDR tools, and strong report writing skills.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ 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 Senior DFIR Analyst in a permanent role, with a choice of city across Australia.
You will work on live investigations alongside an established DFIR team across the Tasman, and lead smaller engagements end to end.
The role:
- Lead smaller incident response engagements from scoping to final report
- Respond to ransomware, business email compromise, malware and insider threat cases
- Collect and preserve evidence; run host, memory and log analysis
- Hunt with Velociraptor and contain with EDR such as CrowdStrike or Defender for Endpoint
- Write clear findings and reports for technical and non-technical readers
This is hands-on investigation, not alert monitoring.
What you'll need to succeed:
- About 3 to 5 years hands-on in DFIR
- 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 PowerShell scripting, and Microsoft 365 or cloud investigations, are a plus
Senior 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.
