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Senior Security Analyst

Talent

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Onsite · Senior · Contract

The Role

Practitioners examine and analyse electronic evidence and large digital datasets to support complex government investigations. Day-to-day work spans digital forensic examinations, incident-response support, eDiscovery processing, and the preparation and indexing of evidentiary data, with senior staff also managing workflows and conducting quality assurance.

Skills & Experience

Strong hands-on experience in digital forensics, eDiscovery or investigative analytics is required, alongside practical proficiency with Nuix, Elasticsearch or comparable platforms. Sound evidence-handling practices, clear technical reporting skills, and relevant ICT or forensic certifications are valued; a Certificate IV in Government Investigations is advantageous.

Who It Suits

This contract suits seasoned digital forensics or investigative analytics professionals who already hold an Australian Government TSPV security clearance and are comfortable operating in a highly sensitive, fully onsite Canberra environment. Senior candidates ready to lead quality assurance and mentor peers will find additional scope here.

Typical advertised salary for Digital Forensics roles in Australia: A$108,000–A$138,000 (median A$128,000 — from 16 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).

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Listed: 18 Sep 2026