Digital Forensics & Incident Response Associate

KordaMentha Pty; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible work options

Career growth

Extra leave

Company events

Wellbeing program

Parental leave support

Job summary

KordaMentha in Auckland is seeking an Associate to join our Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) team. This role involves hands-on digital evidence collection, forensic examination, incident response, and preparing clear investigation reports alongside seasoned professionals in Auckland and our broader Forensic Technology team in Australia.

You will deliver high-quality technical work, analyze complex digital information, and develop your consulting capabilities while engaging

Qualifications

• 3 to 4 years of demonstrated experience supporting or delivering digital forensic investigations and/or cyber incident response engagements.
• Strong knowledge of digital forensic processes, electronic evidence and evidence integrity.
• Experience collecting and examining electronic devices and data, including computers, mobile devices and cloud-based repositories.
• Sound understanding of IT, information security, IT infrastructure, operating systems, computers and networks.
• Experience undertaking digital forensic examinations and produce high-quality reports.
• Strong analytical capability and attention to detail when working with complex technical information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to present technical findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong project and time management skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality work in demanding environments.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a broader team.
• Willingness to contribute to client development activities and support the growth of our Digital Forensics capability in Auckland.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of digital forensic investigations and cyber incident response engagements.
• Undertake forensic collection and preservation of electronic evidence across computers, mobile devices, cloud repositories and other digital sources.
• Conduct forensic examinations and analyse data to identify relevant evidence, patterns and findings.
• Assist with incident response activities, including the collection and analysis of digital evidence following cyber security incidents.
• Prepare clear, accurate and high-quality investigation, forensic and metadata analysis reports.
• Manage assigned technical tasks and workstreams, escalating issues and seeking guidance from senior team members where appropriate.
• Work with clients and stakeholders to gather information and communicate technical findings in a clear and practical way.
• Support engagements across corporate, government, insurance and other organisations.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Auckland and Australian teams to deliver work across the broader Forensic Technology practice.
• Continue to build your technical knowledge and contribute to the development of the team’s digital forensic capability.

Skills

Digital forensics

Incident response

Forensic analysis

Data analysis

Client communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification in Cyber Security/CS/IT or related

Job description

KordaMentha in Auckland is seeking an Associate to join our Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) team. This role involves hands-on digital evidence collection, forensic examination, incident response, and preparing clear investigation reports alongside seasoned professionals in Auckland and our broader Forensic Technology team in Australia.

You will deliver high-quality technical work, analyze complex digital information, and develop your consulting capabilities while engaging