Digital Forensic Analyst (Cyber)

 

Main characteristics

Location

Gold Coast, Queensland

Company

Insane Technologies

Employment type

Full time

Category

Information & Communication Technology

Job summary

Dear Career Seeker,

Now in our 22nd year of business, we focus on protecting small to mid sized businesses from cyber incidents. We're an award-winning company with a track record of delivering phenomenal customer success stories.

As a by-product of our success at delivering cyber-security solutions that meet the needs of Small to Mid-Sized businesses, our Cyber Incident Response team has grown rapidly, resulting in a career opportunity for digital forensics analyst.

The purpose of the role is to support the Cyber Incident Response function of Insane Technologies, to collect and analyse forensic data from cyber incidents and to provide detailed reports on your findings. This includes assisting with initial incident response triage calls, liaising with 3rd party IT providers to obtain relevant forensic data, and working with legal counsel to provide advice for victims of cyber-crime.

Candidates require the following knowledge, skills and experience:High degree of empathy, diplomacy and confidentiality at all timesBackground performing cyber incident response and/or digital forensicsExcellent organisational and communication skills (verbal and written) requiredProactive ability to manage own time effectivelyUnderstanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, OSI layer, etc)Understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux, MacOS)Familiarity with security solutions like Firewalls, Anti-Virus, EDR, Anti-Spam/Email Filtering and Data Loss PreventionExperience working with computer/network forensics tools (eg Encase, SIFT Workstation, Plaso, KAPE, etc)Experience performing forensic analysis on Cloud-based services (G-Suite, Office 365)Familiarity with commonly used line of business applications for Small to Mid-Sized BusinessesSANS GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) or GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE) certification

Advantageous, but not essential:Understanding of mobile operating systems (iOS, Android)Understanding of malware reverse engineeringUnderstanding of intrusion detection systems (e.g. Snort, Suricata) and tools (e.g. tcpdump, Wireshark)Ability to program/script in Python, BASH and/or PowerShellExperience in the configuration and administration of SIEM solutions (Splunk, Elasticsearch, etc)

Role Responsibilities:Gather forensic evidence safely and securely, maintaining chain of custody (where relevant)Analyse forensic information in a timely fashion and produce human readable reports for business stakeholders, insurance agencies and legal counselLiaise with business stakeholders, 3rd party IT and Software providers, insurance claims teams and legal counsel to advance investigations forward quickly and effectively

Applicants will be required to undertake a Police Background check and Drug test.

This is a full-time position working on the beautiful Gold Coast. Typical work hours are Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm (excluding public holidays). A degree of flexibility is required in the role. Candidates must be available to work outside of these hours and be prepared to travel to remote locations if required.

You must be living and legally able to work in Australia to apply for this position.

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