Senior Cyber Incident Response Specialist
Peoplebank
Macquarie Park, New South Wales
The Role
This senior position commands high-severity cyber security incidents from identification through to closure, directing cross-functional response teams and conducting advanced forensic investigations across host, memory, network, cloud and identity environments. The role also drives readiness initiatives such as tabletop exercises and post-incident reviews.
Skills & Experience
Candidates must demonstrate deep hands-on forensic expertise and extensive experience leading enterprise-scale incident response. Advanced proficiency with SIEM, EDR and XDR technologies is essential, alongside expert knowledge of evidence handling, forensic methodologies and large-scale security log analysis. Strong executive communication skills are required.
Who It Suits
This role suits a seasoned cyber security professional who thrives under pressure, is comfortable making critical decisions with incomplete information, and has a track record of leading complex, multi-team investigations in large enterprise environments while engaging confidently with senior stakeholders.
Typical advertised salary for Incident Response roles in Australia: A$95,000–A$129,000 (median A$100,000 — from 9 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).
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