Senior Digital Forensics and eDiscovery Analyst

NSW Department of Customer Service; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Customer Service in Sydney CBD is seeking a Senior Digital Forensics and eDiscovery Analyst to provide specialist digital forensic and eDiscovery capability within the cyber security function. The role undertakes hands-on forensic analysis and evidence handling across enterprise and cloud environments.

This ongoing, grade 9/10 senior position offers hybrid working options, insider risk investigations support, and a base salary range of $133,348 to $146,945 plus super.

Qualifications

• Five years' senior analyst experience in digital forensics and eDiscovery.
• Proven digital forensic analysis across endpoints, enterprise systems, and cloud.
• Knowledge of chain-of-custody, privacy, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct digital forensic examinations across endpoints, enterprise systems, and cloud platforms.
• Triage insider risk alerts and escalate complex matters per governance.
• Acquire, preserve, and document digital evidence with chain-of-custody.
• Support eDiscovery and evidence preservation across on-premises and cloud.
• Prepare clear investigative notes and technical findings for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cyber, legal, HR, privacy and operations teams.

Skills

Digital forensics

eDiscovery

Insider risk investigations

Cloud investigations

Evidence handling

Tools

Purview eDiscovery

Cloud forensics tools

Job description

Senior Digital Forensics and eDiscovery Analyst

NSW Department of Customer Service – Sydney CBD NSW

Senior Digital Forensics and eDiscovery Analyst, Ongoing opportunity based in Sydney CBD, plus hybrid working options available

The Department of Customer Service is looking for a Senior Digital Forensics and eDiscovery Analyst to provide specialist digital forensic and eDiscovery capability within the cyber security function. The role undertakes hands‑on forensic analysis and evidence handling across enterprise and cloud environments, supporting insider risk investigations and digital incident response in accordance with legal and policy requirements.

• Fantastic ongoing grade 9/10 senior technical role providing hands‑on forensic, eDiscovery, and insider risk expertise to support complex investigations and operational excellence.
• Office located in Sydney CBD, with weekly office attendance required
• Salary range: $133,348 - $146,945+ super, commensurate with experience.
• Excellent leave entitlements: 20 days annual leave, plus up to an additional 24 day flexible leave.

About you

• An experienced cyber security professional with five years' experience in a senior analyst role, specialising in digital forensics, Purview eDiscovery, and insider risk investigations in complex environments.
• Demonstrated experience conducting digital forensic analysis across endpoints, enterprise systems, and cloud platforms to support insider risk, data loss, and misuse investigations.
• Strong hands‑on capability in digital forensics, Purview eDiscovery, and evidence handling, with sound knowledge of chain‑of‑custody, privacy, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting Purview eDiscovery and evidence preservation across on‑premises and cloud environments, including cloud‑based artefacts such as virtual machines and storage.
• Methodical and detail‑focused, with experience using forensic tools to acquire, analyse, and document digital evidence, and the ability to work effectively with technical and business stakeholders.
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and ethical conduct, upholds public sector values, and can attain and maintain the required security clearance.

Responsibilities include

• Conduct digital forensic examinations and technical analysis across endpoints, enterprise systems, and cloud platforms in line with approved procedures and legal requirements.
• Triage and analyse insider risk alerts and referrals, applying analytical judgement and escalating complex or high‑risk matters in accordance with governance arrangements.
• Acquire, preserve, and document digital evidence in line with chain‑of‑custody requirements to ensure evidentiary integrity and admissibility.
• Support the operations and execution of eDiscovery and evidence preservation processes across on‑premises and cloud environments, including cloud‑based artefacts.
• Use forensic and evidence collection tools to acquire, analyse, and validate digital artefacts, ensuring accurate documentation and secure handling of evidence.
• Prepare clear and well‑structured investigative notes, technical findings, and reports to support organisational and regulatory requirements.
• Apply approved policies, procedures, and playbooks consistently to ensure ethical, standardised, and compliant investigative practices.
• Work collaboratively with cyber security, legal, HR, privacy, and operational stakeholders to support investigations and manage sensitive matters.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying process gaps and opportunities to enhance investigative workflows and practices.
• Uphold confidentiality, privacy, and ethical standards across all investigative activities.
• Australian citizenship with the successful applicant having, or being able to attain and maintain, a baseline security clearance or higher as a condition of employment.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process to fill future ongoing and temporary opportunities.

Salary Grade 9/10, with the base salary for this role starting at $133,348 base plus superannuation

A talent pool may be created as part of this recruitment process and will be valid for up to 18 months. The talent pool may be used to fill future ongoing or temporary vacancies of the same or similar role.

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