Senior Security Analyst (SCAD 5)

Compas; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas Pty Ltd in Canberra is seeking a Senior Security Analyst to lead complex digital forensics investigations and advanced data analysis within a sensitive Australian Government environment. You will use Nuix and Elasticsearch or equivalent tools to analyse electronic evidence and support investigations.

The role requires coordinating investigations, managing large evidentiary data, and improving workflows with new methodologies and automation. A current TSPV clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in digital forensics and advanced data analysis within investigations.
• Expertise with forensic eDiscovery tools such as Nuix and Elasticsearch.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive evidentiary data in compliance with laws and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate digital forensic and incident response investigations using eDiscovery applications.
• Manage large evidentiary datasets: ingestion, indexing, searching and data integrity.
• Apply advanced data analysis techniques with Nuix/Elasticsearch to support complex investigations.
• Improve workflows and automation across investigations and processes.

Skills

Digital forensics

Advanced data analysis

Investigations support

Education

Certificate IV in Government Investigations

Tools

Nuix

Elasticsearch

Job description

Job Title: Senior Security Analyst | Digital Forensics & eDiscovery Lead complex digital forensic investigations and advanced data analysis within a sensitive Australian Government environment. This senior role involves using specialist eDiscovery technologies, including Nuix and Elasticsearch or equivalent tools, to analyse electronic evidence, support investigations and improve investigative workflows and processes.

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:

• Lead and coordinate digital forensic and incident response investigations, using eDiscovery applications to analyse electronic evidence and produce investigative findings.
• Manage large evidentiary datasets, including ingestion, indexing, searching and maintaining data integrity.
• Apply advanced data analysis techniques using Nuix, Elasticsearch or equivalent technologies to support complex investigations.
• Manage investigative workflows, conduct quality assurance reviews and identify opportunities to improve processes through new methodologies, technologies and automation.

Key Criteria

• Strong experience in digital forensics, advanced data analysis and supporting complex investigations.
• Demonstrated expertise using forensic eDiscovery applications, including Nuix, Elasticsearch or equivalent tools.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive evidentiary data, maintain data integrity and comply with relevant legislation and operational procedures.
• Experience managing workflows, improving business processes and assuring the quality of others' work. ICT certifications 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