Senior Digital Forensics & Incident Response Analyst

Telstra

. Coordinate and support responses to complex cyber security incidents .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeMelbourne • AustraliaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cyber security incident response and digital forensics, with strong capabilities in host, network, and log analysis. Proficient in developing incident response plans and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance cyber resilience.

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Cyber Security Incident ResponseDigital ForensicsHost, Network And Log AnalysisLinux And Command-Line EnvironmentsStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Incident HandlingIndicators Of Compromise AnalysisAttack Techniques UnderstandingSocial Engineering KnowledgeContemporary Cyber Threats AwarenessCodingWeb DevelopmentMalware Analysis

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

Incident Response ToolsForensic Tools

Industry Keywords

Cyber ResilienceDigital Evidence PreservationEvidentiary StandardsSecurity Gaps IdentificationRemediation Actions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and support responses to complex cyber security incidents
Conduct digital forensic, host, network and log analysis to identify indicators of compromise and determine incident scope
Gather, preserve and accurately report digital evidence while maintaining evidentiary standards
Identify security gaps and recommend controls and remediation actions
Partner with security, technology and business teams to strengthen cyber resilience
Develop and maintain incident response plans, playbooks and processes
Document and share technical knowledge and lessons learned
Maintain networks across the cyber security and incident response community
Participate in the on-call roster for critical security incidents

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in cyber security incident response and digital forensics, including complex incident handling
Strong host, network and log analysis capabilities
Experience using contemporary incident response and forensic tools
Strong knowledge of Linux and command-line environments
Experience identifying and analysing indicators of compromise
Understanding of attack techniques, social engineering and contemporary cyber threats
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate technical findings and influence appropriate responses
Experience in coding, web development or malware analysis is highly desirable
Ability to work effectively during high-priority or time-critical cyber incidents

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent employment
Flexible location arrangement indicated by the job board location field