Digital Forensics Asssociate
ISRM
South Australia
The Role
The associate conducts digital forensic investigations on a full-time remote basis, handling evidence acquisition, imaging, and chain-of-custody management across a range of systems and devices. Day-to-day work includes artifact analysis, report writing, and presenting technical findings to clients and legal teams in support of incident response, legal proceedings, and regulatory compliance.
Skills & Experience
Candidates should be proficient with industry-standard forensic tools such as EnCase, FTK, Autopsy, and X-Ways, and possess skills in log analysis, filesystem and registry examination, and network traffic review. Scripting ability in Python or PowerShell is expected. Certifications such as GCFA, CHFI, CFCE, or EnCE are advantageous.
Who It Suits
This role suits an early-to-mid career digital forensics practitioner who is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment. Those with a background in cybersecurity or computer science seeking structured forensic casework within a professional, ethically rigorous team will find it a strong fit.
Typical advertised salary for Digital Forensics roles in Australia: A$100,000–A$136,000 (median A$128,000 — from 15 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).
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Certifications mentioned: GCFA · EnCE · CFCE · CHFI — find training for these on the DFIR Training Finder.
