Security Forensics Engineer

Pepperstone Group; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Hybrid work

Remote work up to 4 weeks/year

Personal development

Parental leave

Volunteering days

Weekly social events

Collins Street office

End of trip facilities

Onsite kitchen & coffee

Job summary

Pepperstone is seeking a Security Forensics Engineer to join our Melbourne technology team. You will lead digital forensic investigations across cloud, endpoints, networks and SaaS to protect Pepperstone and our clients.

You will investigate cybersecurity incidents, perform root cause analyses, and translate findings into actionable business recommendations. The role offers hybrid work, ongoing development, and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting cyber investigations, digital forensics or incident response activities.
• Strong understanding of forensic methodologies across Windows, Linux, macOS and cloud environments.
• Experience working with security telemetry, endpoint artefacts, network data and log analysis.
• Exposure to SIEM technologies and detection engineering concepts.
• Knowledge of attacker tactics, techniques and procedures, including frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a highly structured approach to investigations.
• The ability to translate technical findings into clear business outcomes and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support digital forensic investigations across a modern technology estate spanning cloud, endpoint, network and SaaS environments.
• Investigate cybersecurity and fraud-related incidents, preserving and analysing digital evidence in line with forensic best practices.
• Perform root cause analysis to understand attack pathways, impact and opportunities for improvement.
• Analyse malware, phishing campaigns and adversary techniques to support incident response activities.
• Partner with Security Operations teams on threat hunting and proactive detection initiatives.
• Continuously enhance forensic processes, playbooks and tooling to improve investigative capabilities.
• Produce clear investigation reports and communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences, including executive stakeholders.
• Support legal, regulatory and external investigation requirements when needed.

Skills

Cyber investigations

Incident response

Digital forensics

MITRE ATT&CK

SIEM technologies

Log analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

SIEM technologies

Job description

Come join the team protecting a global fintech trusted by traders worldwide

The Pepperstone story started in 2010. We know what it’s like to trade the world’s markets. Our team describes us as a place for the curious and the driven, and we like to do things a little differently; as a transformative global fintech we’re digital, nimble, connected and united in our vision to create a better way to trade.

We thrive on progress – for our clients and for ourselves. Our organisational culture is ever-evolving, vibrant, diverse, global and results focused.

You’ll find our 700+ team currently across 12 locations and 9 time zones.

The Role

Our technology team thrives on inclusivity and collaboration, believing that diverse perspectives lead to great solutions. We foster a culture that champions individual growth, professional development, and work-life harmony. We're invested in your success and dedicated to supporting you every step of the way. We encourage our team to bring challenge thinking and fresh ideas to the table and our Agile approach empowers us to focus on outcomes. When we hire someone it's because they bring the skills, attitude and experience we're looking for....so we let you do what you're best at! Join us and be part of a community that's passionate about harnessing technology's potential to drive market leading solutions for our clients. Elevate your career in an environment where your ideas matter, your growth is nurtured, and your potential is limitless.

This is a highly specialised role sitting at the intersection of cyber investigations, incident response and threat intelligence. You'll be the person we turn to when something doesn't look right. Whether it's investigating a sophisticated security incident, analysing suspicious activity, uncovering the root cause of an attack or helping improve our forensic readiness, you'll play a critical role in protecting Pepperstone and our clients.

Working closely with our Security Operations team, you'll have exposure across cloud platforms, endpoints, networks and SaaS environments, helping shape how we detect, investigate and respond to evolving threats.

If you're naturally curious, enjoy piecing together complex investigations and thrive in fast-paced environments, we'd love to hear from you.

As our Security Forensics Engineer, your key responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:

• Lead and support digital forensic investigations across a modern technology estate spanning cloud, endpoint, network and SaaS environments
• Investigate cybersecurity and fraud-related incidents, preserving and analysing digital evidence in line with forensic best practices
• Perform root cause analysis to understand attack pathways, impact and opportunities for improvement
• Analyse malware, phishing campaigns and adversary techniques to support incident response activities
• Partner with Security Operations teams on threat hunting and proactive detection initiatives
• Continuously enhance forensic processes, playbooks and tooling to improve investigative capabilities
• Produce clear investigation reports and communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences, including executive stakeholders
• Support legal, regulatory and external investigation requirements when needed

About you

We're interested in people who bring a strong investigative mindset and a passion for cybersecurity. You might come from a digital forensics, incident response, cyber investigations or security operations background.

• Experience conducting cyber investigations, digital forensics or incident response activities
• Strong understanding of forensic methodologies across Windows, Linux, macOS and cloud environments
• Experience working with security telemetry, endpoint artefacts, network data and log analysis
• Exposure to SIEM technologies and detection engineering concepts
• Knowledge of attacker tactics, techniques and procedures, including frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a highly structured approach to investigations
• The ability to translate technical findings into clear business outcomes and recommendations

Why you will enjoy working with us

• Competitive salary structure including company bonus scheme
• Genuinely collaborative and friendly culture
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Remote working option - work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year, in addition to hybrid working as standard
• Ongoing personal development & learning opportunities
• 15 weeks paid primary carers parental leave & 4 weeks paid secondary carers leave
• 3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving Program
• Frequent events and celebrations including a standard weekly social
• Beautifully renovated large office at Collins Square - 727 Collins Street, Melbourne
• Best in class end of trip facilities including bicycle parking, change rooms & showers
• A full stocked kitchen, onsite coffee machines with locally sourced coffee beans (this is Melbourne after all) and curated specialty teas

More About Pepperstone

We're a regulated online Forex and CFD trading platform. With the scale of a global fintech and the agility of a start-up, we arm our clients with everything they need to take on the global markets with confidence. You will be part of a wider passionate and friendly team, and whilst things may not always go to plan, we learn quickly and move forward with impact. To learn even more visit Pepperstonecareers and www.linkedin.com/company/pepperstone/

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Pepperstone is an equal opportunity employer. We are passionate about building a diverse workplace and strongly encourage applications from any background.

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