TSPV/TSPA – Security Analysts – Digital Forensics & Data Analysis

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

Job summary

Compas Pty Ltd is seeking experienced Security Analysts to support digital forensics, incident response, evidentiary data analysis, and investigative activities in a highly secure environment. Roles require TSPV/TSPA clearance and are onsite in Canberra on a 12-month contract.

Mid to senior level professionals will manage workflows, improve processes, and ensure data integrity across large datasets using Nuix, Elasticsearch, and forensic eDiscovery tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in digital forensics, data analysis, or incident response.
• Hands-on with Nuix, Elasticsearch, or forensic eDiscovery.
• Strong handling of sensitive and evidentiary data.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and contribute to digital forensics or incident response investigations.
• Prepare, ingest, index, search, and analyse large evidentiary datasets while maintaining data integrity.
• Apply advanced data analysis techniques using Nuix, Elasticsearch, or equivalent platforms.
• Contribute to investigative findings, reporting, process improvement and procedures.

Skills

Digital forensics

Incident response

Data analysis

Tools

Nuix

Elasticsearch

eDiscovery platforms

Job description

TSPV/TSPA Cleared | Security Analysts – Digital Forensics & Data Analysis

We are seeking experienced Security Analysts across mid and senior levels to support digital forensics, incident response, evidentiary data analysis, and investigative activities in a highly secure environment. These roles are ideal for professionals with strong analytical skills who can work with large and sensitive datasets, specialist forensic and eDiscovery platforms, and complex investigations while contributing to improved operational processes and reporting outcomes.

SFIA Level:SCAD4 OR/ANDSCAD5
Location:Canberra – Onsite
Contract Duration:12 month Contract
Security Clearance Requirement: Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current TSPV/TSPA clearance.
This position is open to Australian citizens with a valid security clearance due to role requirements. We are committed to a non-discriminatory hiring process but, unfortunately, cannot provide visa sponsorship for overseas applicants.

Essential Tasks:

• Coordinate and contribute to digital forensics or incident response investigations using forensic and eDiscovery platforms
• Prepare, ingest, index, search, and analyse large evidentiary datasets while maintaining data integrity
• Apply advanced data analysis techniques using tools such as Nuix, Elasticsearch, or equivalent platforms
• Contribute to investigative findings, reporting, process improvement, and operational procedures

Key Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in digital forensics, data analysis, investigation support, or incident response
• Hands-on experience with Nuix, Elasticsearch, forensic eDiscovery, or comparable analytical platforms
• Strong understanding of sensitive and evidentiary data handling, including relevant policies, standards, and data-sharing requirements
• For senior-level candidates, experience managing workflows, improving business processes, and conducting quality assurance activities

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