DFIR Practice Lead – Digital Forensics & Incident Response

Forensic Focus; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Forensic Focus in Perth, Western Australia, seeks a Manager of Digital Forensics and Incident Response to lead technical investigations for government and public sector clients. The role combines hands-on DFIR work with leadership responsibilities in a hybrid, full-time setup.

You will guide engagements, ensure adherence to established frameworks, and mentor junior staff while supporting client relationships and capability development within a consulting team serving government and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in incident response, digital forensics or security operations with hands-on knowledge of cloud platforms, networks, SaaS tools and forensic analysis practices.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, NIST SP 800-61 and ISO/IEC 27035 frameworks is expected, alongside relevant certifications and basic project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical digital forensics and incident response engagements for government and public sector clients.
• Provide hands-on investigative support and expert advice during cyber incidents, following established frameworks.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to capability development within a consulting team serving government and not-for-profit organisations.

Skills

Incident response

Digital forensics

Security operations

Cloud platforms

Networks

SaaS tools

Forensic analysis

MITRE ATT&CK

NIST SP 800-61

ISO/IEC 27035

Certifications

Project management

Job description

Forensic Focus in Perth, Western Australia, seeks a Manager of Digital Forensics and Incident Response to lead technical investigations for government and public sector clients. The role combines hands-on DFIR work with leadership responsibilities in a hybrid, full-time setup.

You will guide engagements, ensure adherence to established frameworks, and mentor junior staff while supporting client relationships and capability development within a consulting team serving government and