Forensic Investigator (DFIR Specialist)

Location: Brisbane (Australia) or Wellington (New Zealand)

Employment Type: Full-Time | Senior / Consultant Level

About Cybernetic Global Intelligence

Cybernetic Global Intelligence (Cybernetic GI) is a leading cybersecurity consulting firm specialising in advanced threat intelligence, digital forensics, penetration testing, and regulatory compliance across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific.

Our team consists of highly accredited cybersecurity professionals delivering services aligned to global standards including ISO/IEC 27001, PCI DSS, and NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

Due to continued growth and increasing demand for incident response and breach investigations, we are seeking an experienced Digital Forensic Investigator (DFIR Specialist) to join our team.

The Role

As a Digital Forensic Investigator, you will lead and support high-impact cyber incident investigations, working directly with enterprise clients, government agencies, and critical infrastructure organisations.

You will be responsible for conducting forensically sound investigations, identifying root causes of breaches, and supporting organisations in responding to sophisticated cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct end-to-end digital forensic investigations following cyber incidents (ransomware, data breaches, insider threats)
• Perform forensic acquisition and analysis of endpoints, servers, cloud environments, and network data
• Reconstruct detailed attack timelines and identify initial compromise vectors and lateral movement
• Analyse malware, persistence mechanisms, and attacker techniques aligned to MITRE ATT&CK
• Produce court-admissible forensic reports and executive-level briefings
• Support incident containment, eradication, and recovery activities
• Engage with client executives, legal teams, and regulators where required
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Cybernetic GI’s DFIR methodologies and service offerings

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR)
• Proven experience handling real-world breach investigations (not just theoretical or lab-based)
• Windows/Linux forensics
• Active Directory and identity compromise
• Cloud forensics (Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS)
• Network traffic analysis
• Hands-on experience with industry tools (e.g. EnCase, FTK, Volatility, SIEM platforms)

Certifications (Highly Regarded / Preferred)

• GIAC (GCFA, GCFE)
• EnCE (EnCase Certified Examiner)
• CFCE
• CREST (Incident Response / Forensics)

What Sets You Apart

• Ability to operate in high-pressure incident environments
• Strong analytical and investigative mindset
• Experience presenting findings to C-suite and Board-level stakeholders
• Understanding of regulatory and legal implications of cyber incidents
• Commitment to maintaining forensic integrity and chain of custody

Why Join Cybernetic Global Intelligence

• Work alongside industry-leading cybersecurity experts
• Exposure to complex, high-profile cyber incidents across multiple sectors
• Opportunity to contribute to national and regional cyber resilience initiatives
• Career growth within a rapidly expanding cybersecurity firm
• Competitive remuneration aligned to experience and certifications
• Business Partnership Opportunity

How to Apply

If you are a driven cybersecurity professional with a passion for digital forensics and incident response, we invite you to apply and be part of a team at the forefront of cyber defence.

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Cybernetic Global Intelligence is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.