Security Forensics Engineer
Key Skills for This Role
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As our Security Forensics Engineer, your key responsibilities include, but may not be limited to
- Lead and support digital forensic investigations across a modern technology estate spanning cloud, endpoint, network and SaaS environments
- Investigate cybersecurity and fraud-related incidents, preserving and analysing digital evidence in line with forensic best practices
- Perform root cause analysis to understand attack pathways, impact and opportunities for improvement
- Analyse malware, phishing campaigns and adversary techniques to support incident response activities
- Partner with Security Operations teams on threat hunting and proactive detection initiatives
- Continuously enhance forensic processes, playbooks and tooling to improve investigative capabilities
- Produce clear investigation reports and communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences, including executive stakeholders
- Support legal, regulatory and external investigation requirements when needed
About you
We're interested in people who bring a strong investigative mindset and a passion for cybersecurity. You might come from a digital forensics, incident response, cyber investigations or security operations background.
Experience conducting cyber investigations, digital forensics or incident response activities
Strong understanding of forensic methodologies across Windows, Linux, macOS and cloud environments
Experience working with security telemetry, endpoint artefacts, network data and log analysis
Exposure to SIEM technologies and detection engineering concepts
Knowledge of attacker tactics, techniques and procedures, including frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a highly structured approach to investigations
The ability to translate technical findings into clear business outcomes and recommendations
Why you will enjoy working with us
Competitive salary structure including company bonus scheme
Genuinely collaborative and friendly culture
Flexible and hybrid working
Remote working option - work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year, in addition to hybrid working as standard
Ongoing personal development & learning opportunities
15 weeks paid primary carers parental leave & 4 weeks paid secondary carers leave
3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving Program
Frequent events and celebrations including a standard weekly social
Beautifully renovated large office at Collins Square - 727 Collins Street, Melbourne
Best in class end of trip facilities including bicycle parking, change rooms & showers
A full stocked kitchen, onsite coffee machines with locally sourced coffee beans (this is Melbourne after all) and curated specialty teas
More About Pepperstone
We’re a regulated online Forex and CFD trading platform. With the scale of a global fintech and the agility of a start-up, we arm our clients with everything they need to take on the global markets with confidence. You will be part of a wider passionate and friendly team, and whilst things may not always go to plan, we learn quickly and move forward with impact. To learn even more visit Pepperstonecareers and www.linkedin.com/company/pepperstone/
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Pepperstone is an equal opportunity employer. We are passionate about building a diverse workplace and strongly encourage applications from any background.
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About Pepperstone
Private Australian online forex and CFD broker serving retail and professional traders worldwide.
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