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

Compas; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas in Canberra is seeking experienced Security Analysts (mid to senior) to support digital forensics, incident response, and evidentiary data analysis in a secure environment. Candidates must hold a current TSPV/TSPA clearance and be Australian citizens.

The role involves working onsite in Canberra on a 12 month contract and contributing to complex investigations. Looking for strong analytical skills, experience with Nuix/Elasticsearch, and the ability to handle sensitive data with strict

Qualifications

• Experience in digital forensics or incident response.
• Ability to process and analyze large evidentiary datasets with integrity.
• Familiarity with forensic/eDiscovery platforms and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and contribute to digital forensics or incident response investigations.
• Prepare, ingest, index, search, and analyze large evidentiary datasets.
• Apply data analysis techniques using Nuix, Elasticsearch, or equivalent platforms.
• Contribute to investigative findings, reporting, and process improvements.

Skills

Digital forensics

Data analysis

Incident response

Forensic tooling

Tools

Nuix

Elasticsearch

eDiscovery platforms

Job description

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

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