Security Analyst (SCAD 4)

Compas; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas Pty Ltd in Canberra seeks a Security Analyst specializing in digital forensics, incident response and advanced data analysis within a complex Australian Government environment. You will work with Nuix and Elasticsearch to examine electronic evidence and deliver investigative findings.

The role requires leading investigations, processing large datasets, and ensuring data integrity while complying with data-sharing legislation and procedures. A current TSPV clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in digital forensics and supporting complex investigations.
• Proficiency with Nuix/Elasticsearch or equivalent.
• Ability to manage large evidentiary datasets with data integrity.
• Understanding data-sharing legislation and investigative procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital forensic investigations and incident response using eDiscovery apps.
• Prepare and process large evidentiary datasets for ingestion and search.
• Apply data analysis techniques to support findings and reporting.
• Manage sensitive investigative information per laws and procedures.

Skills

Digital forensics

Data analysis

Incident response

Investigations coordination

Education

Certificate IV in Government Investigations

Tools

Nuix

Elasticsearch

eDiscovery tools

Job description

Security Analyst | Digital Forensics & eDiscovery Support

Job Title: Security Analyst | Digital Forensics & eDiscovery Support sensitive investigations within a complex Australian Government environment as a Security Analyst specialising in digital forensics, incident response and advanced data analysis. Work with specialist eDiscovery tools, including Nuix and Elasticsearch or equivalent technologies, to examine electronic evidence, manage large datasets and deliver investigative findings.

Location: ACT

Contract Duration: ASAP start through to 30 September 2027

Security Clearance Requirement: Current TSPV clearance

Closing Date:10:00am, 13 November 2026

Essential Tasks

• Coordinate, contribute to and lead digital forensic and incident response investigations, analysing electronic evidence using specialist eDiscovery applications.
• Prepare and process large evidentiary datasets for ingestion, indexing and searching while maintaining data integrity.
• Apply advanced data analysis techniques using Nuix, Elasticsearch or equivalent technologies to support investigative findings and reporting.
• Manage sensitive investigative information in accordance with relevant legislation, data-sharing requirements, policies and operational procedures.

Key Criteria

• Demonstrated experience in digital forensics, data analysis and supporting complex investigations.
• Strong capability with forensic eDiscovery tools, including Nuix, Elasticsearch or equivalent applications.
• Experience managing large evidentiary datasets, maintaining data integrity and producing analytical findings.
• Understanding of relevant data-sharing legislation and investigative procedures. ICT certifications, application specialisations or a Certificate IV in Government Investigations are desirable.

About Compas

Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE

Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current TSPV clearance.