Digital Forensics & Incident Response Specialist

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base + Car Allowance + Super + Annual

Generous leave options

Lease Plan

Private health insurance

Professional development

Global career opportunities

Job summary

PepsiCo is hiring a Cybersecurity Forensics Associate Specialist in Sydney. You will act as the forensic SME, leading complex investigations, performing advanced digital forensics, malware analysis and threat hunting to strengthen security controls.

You will develop methodologies, mentor staff, and collaborate with incident response teams to ensure rapid, high-quality investigative outcomes. The role requires 5+ years in forensics/IR, with GCFA/GCFE/EnCE or equivalent certifications, and strong

Qualifications

• 5+ years in digital forensics, incident response, and advanced threat analysis with a related degree.
• Certifications: GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, MCFE, CFCE or equivalents.
• Proven track record leading complex investigations and delivering high-quality technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex security investigations as the forensic SME.
• Conduct advanced digital forensics, malware analysis, and threat hunting.
• Develop and optimize forensic methodologies, tools, automation, and quality standards.
• Collaborate across teams and present forensic findings to stakeholders.
• Mentor team members and support incident response, including off-hours escalations.

Skills

Digital forensics

Incident response

Threat analysis

Stakeholder reporting

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Cybersecurity / IT or related field

Tools

SIEM

EDR

IDS/IPS

DLP

Job description

PepsiCo is hiring a Cybersecurity Forensics Associate Specialist in Sydney. You will act as the forensic SME, leading complex investigations, performing advanced digital forensics, malware analysis and threat hunting to strengthen security controls.

You will develop methodologies, mentor staff, and collaborate with incident response teams to ensure rapid, high-quality investigative outcomes. The role requires 5+ years in forensics/IR, with GCFA/GCFE/EnCE or equivalent certifications, and strong