EL1 Lead Forensic Investigator
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Job Summary
Job Description
Position Title: EL1 Lead Forensic Investigator
Employment Type: Labour hire - Approx. 12 months with potential to extend
Location: Canberra ACT
Hourly Pay Rate: Negotiable dependent on skills and experience
Security Clearance/Requirements: Must hold a minimum Negative Vetting 1 clearance at time of application
Working Arrangements: Full-time on-site in Canberra
ABOUT THE ROLE
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Digital Forensic Investigator to join a high-performing Cyber Operations team within a large Federal Government department.
This role sits within a specialised cyber capability responsible for conducting complex digital forensic investigations across enterprise devices systems and cloud infrastructure. The successful candidate will apply advanced analytical skills to gather preserve and examine digital evidence ensuring strict adherence to chain of custody and evidence integrity standards.
This is a leadership-level role requiring strong technical capability sound judgement and the ability to contribute to uplift of forensic processes tools and team knowledge.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and conduct in-depth digital forensic investigations across devices systems and cloud environments
Perform forensic evidence collection while maintaining integrity and chain of custody
Analyse findings and prepare detailed clear and actionable investigation reports
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical process documentation
Provide technical leadership across the forensic tooling suite including management patching and updates
Contribute to knowledge sharing and capability uplift within the broader cyber operations team
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential:
Minimum 3 years experience working as a Digital Forensic Investigator
Demonstrated experience leading planning and executing digital forensic investigations
Strong hands-on experience with digital forensic tools and investigative methodologies
Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and share technical knowledge
Well-developed written communication skills and experience maintaining technical documentation
Desirable:
Experience operating in client-facing environments with strong interpersonal skills
Proven ability to manage multiple investigations under tight deadlines
Familiarity with industry-recognised tools and platforms such as Autopsy Cellebrite Volatility FTK Suite and Wireshark
Relevant tertiary qualifications or industry certifications in digital forensics or cyber security
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be Australian Citizens and hold a minimum Negative Vetting 1 clearance at time of application.
Apply now or contact Angel Malkovich onat SOS Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this role will close on 17 March 2026. If your application is received after this date well be happy to keep your CV on file for similar opportunities that may come up. We encourage you to apply even if the closing date has passed.
SOS Recruitment is committed to the principles of workplace diversity and equity in employment and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people with disabilities women people with family responsibilities people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds religious beliefs and LGBTIQ people.
Key Skills
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Bank Secrecy Act
- Bioinformatics
- Fraud
- Genetics
- Interviewing
- Law Enforcement
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Writing Skills
About Company
SOS Recruitment, based in Canberra, provides trusted and reliable recruitment services for government, private and not-for-profit sectors Australia-wide.
