Salary range $106,512 - $115,137 (ASO7)
Contract appointment for up to three years

An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Digital Forensic Specialist to play a critical role in supporting the Commission to achieve its statutory functions.

Reporting to the Manager Specialist Services, the Senior Digital Forensic Specialist manages, administers, and supports a core suite of intelligence information technology tools.

As an integral member of the Investigations Section, the Senior Digital Forensic Specialist is responsible for managing the digital evidence function of investigations in a legally appropriate manner.

To be successful in this role, the Senior Digital Forensic Specialist will extract, store and analyse digital evidence in order to produce clear and concise investigative reports.

Requirements

To be successful in the role you must possess:

  • Tertiary qualifications in information technology, computer science or related field or equivalent proven experience.
  • Demonstrated technical understanding of current digital forensic principles and techniques.
  • Experience using industry-leading forensic tools such as EnCase, FTK, X-ways, IEF, Nuix, XRY and Cellebrite.
  • Experience in undertaking various forms of digital forensics, including research and development in relation to best practice.
  • Ability to plan and execute end-to-end forensic investigations and analysis.
  • High degree of initiative and motivation to undertake complex ICT focused investigations.
  • Ability to articulate and visually present complex forensic processes and results in a clear and concise manner.
  • Excellent report writing skills.
  • High level interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive business relationships.

Special conditions

Applicants will be required to undergo psychometric profiling.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a statutory declaration verifying their statement of claims.
Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory security and integrity assessment.
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at Negative Vetting Level 1.

Application Instructions

Apply online via the Commission’s recruitment portal before the closing date and include:

  • A letter of application no more than three pages, with a minimum 10 point font, demonstrating how you meet the essential selection criteria set out in the job and person specification (personal qualities can be addressed as one criterion).
  • A resume outlining your relevant experience and aptitude for the position.

Applications close
9:00am Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Enquiries
Mardy McDonald
Manager Business Services
recruitment@icac.sa.gov.au

Job and Person Specification - Senior Digital Forensic Specialist