Forensic Technology Leader — eDiscovery & Analytics

Alvarez & Marsal; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal Brisbane seeks a Manager for its Forensic Technology Services team to lead digital forensics engagements across contentious matters, investigations and eDiscovery projects. You will guide data lifecycle workflows, manage client relationships, and mentor junior staff while delivering clear, technical reports to legal and business leaders in Australia.

You will work across complex investigations, build client trust, and contribute to a high-performance team in a dynamic consulting

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in digital forensics, cybersecurity or eDiscovery in a client-facing professional services environment.
• Understanding of forensic principles and EDRM.
• Experience using eDiscovery platforms such as Nuix Discover, Relativity, Reveal or similar.
• Experience in forensic collection and preservation of structured and unstructured data from endpoints, cloud platforms, mobile devices and social media.
• Hands-on expertise with forensic tools such as Nuix Workstation, Magnet AXIOM, Cellebrite UFED, Cellebrite Physical Analyzer and GetData Forensic Explorer.
• Strong analytical skills and experience producing clear, concise, client-ready documentation.
• Experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, Python, SQL and C.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Willingness to travel as client and business needs require.
• Bachelor's degree in Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., SANS, EnCE, CFCE, CCE) are highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end forensic data handling, including identification, recovery, processing, analysis and preservation of digital evidence.
• Scope and perform forensic imaging and data capture, on-site and remote, from a wide range of devices and data sources (e.g., mobile, endpoint, cloud, social media).
• Maintain data integrity through proper documentation and chain-of-custody procedures
• Manage all aspects of the eDiscovery lifecycle, including the collection, processing, review and production of electronically stored information
• Provide document review and investigation support for external clients and internal teams, including hyperlinked indexes, data extraction and bundling
• Respond to incidents and analyse digital artefacts to uncover user behaviour and system activity (e.g., file manipulation, USB usage, browser history, chat logs, cryptocurrency transactions)
• Draft technical reports and summaries for legal teams and clients
• Guide client interviews and information gathering, set and communicate client expectations consistently, and identify risks and obstacles early
• Own and deliver multiple workstreams simultaneously, and guide and support junior team members

Skills

Digital forensics

Cybersecurity

eDiscovery

Client-facing

Communication

Project management

Python

SQL

C

Attention to detail

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

Nuix Discover

Relativity

Reveal

Nuix Workstation

Magnet AXIOM

Cellebrite UFED

Cellebrite Physical Analyzer

GetData Forensic Explorer

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal Brisbane seeks a Manager for its Forensic Technology Services team to lead digital forensics engagements across contentious matters, investigations and eDiscovery projects. You will guide data lifecycle workflows, manage client relationships, and mentor junior staff while delivering clear, technical reports to legal and business leaders in Australia.

You will work across complex investigations, build client trust, and contribute to a high-performance team in a dynamic consulting