Senior Investigator – DFIR

Forensic Focus Limited; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Forensic Focus Limited in Adelaide is seeking a senior DFIR professional to deliver end-to-end incident response engagements, from evidence acquisition and processing to analysis and presenting findings to clients.

The role also supports wider practice operations, including business development and client liaison, and requires Australian citizenship with the position based in Adelaide, South Australia.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in information technology or a related field.
• Four to six years of hands-on DFIR experience.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to work independently.
• Willingness to take ownership of engagement management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end incident response engagements from evidence acquisition to final analysis.
• Present findings to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to broader practice operations including business development and client liaison.
• Manage systems used for evidence handling and analysis.

Skills

DFIR analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Engagement management

Education

Tertiary qualification in information technology or related field

Job description

The Role

This senior position focuses on delivering end-to-end incident response engagements, encompassing evidence acquisition, processing, and analysis, through to presenting findings to clients. The role also involves contributing to broader practice operations, including business development, client liaison, and managing systems used for evidence handling and analysis.

Skills & Experience

Candidates should hold a tertiary qualification in information technology or a related field, alongside four to six years of hands-on DFIR experience. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to produce high-quality investigative work independently and take ownership of engagement management responsibilities.

Who It Suits

This role suits an experienced DFIR professional who is confident working autonomously, engaging credibly with senior stakeholders, and contributing beyond technical delivery to the wider success of a practice. Australian citizenship is required. The position is based in Adelaide, South Australia.