About the Role
Specialist, Cyber Security Incident Response & Digital Investigations
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This is a permanent role. The ideal candidate will be in Gadigal country (Sydney) or Narram (Melbourne), but locations across Australia may be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Incident Response Escalation Point: Act as a level 2 escalation contact for complex and sophisticated cyber security incidents, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
- Digital Investigation Coordination / Facilitation: Participate in the digital investigation service, coordinating and facilitating business area requests—clarifying investigation requirements and setting clear delivery expectations.
- Lead Cyber Situational Awareness: Provide timely and actionable insights on cyber incident status, threat trends, and adversary behaviours to internal stakeholders and external partners.
- Operational Metrics & Threat Detection Optimisation: Develop and maintain key operational metrics to uncover insights, enhance threat detection capabilities, and evaluate control performance. Advise, maintain and optimise cyber detective controls.
- After-Hours Incidents: Participate in an on-call rotation to support after-hours incident response activities, ensuring 24/7 coverage.
About You
Incident Response Requirements
- Tertiary degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline (essential).
- 4-6+ years' experience in threat management, SOC, or Threat Intel within large or complex organisations.
- Certifications such as ISECOM OPST & OPSA, SANS GSEC or higher, and other cyber defensive/offensive security certifications.
- Cyber threat detection, case development and tuning; playbook creation, development, and maintenance.
- Lateral thinker with a systematic approach to troubleshooting; able to work in a demanding environment.
- Experience leading incident response to manage cyber incidents; field response and advisory functions for identified or escalated security incidents.
Digital Investigation Requirements
- Experience to forensically acquire data from physical devices (Windows & Mac) and cloud extractions.
- Solid written and verbal communication; ability to work autonomously.
- Experience with MS Purview for acquisitions; experience with eDiscovery collection & analysis.
- Experience with Forensic tools such as FEX and Magnet AXIOM for acquiring and indexing evidence.
Application close on 3 October 2025 at 23:59 AEDT.
Benefits & About Us
Joining IAG provides access to a range of benefits across the Group:
- Boosted superannuation with 13% as standard
- Up to 50% off personal insurance, including home and motor
- 5 myLeave days per year on top of annual leave
- Work from home and flexible options with myFlex
- Employment type eligibility criteria apply
About IAG: We offer career opportunities in a purpose-led environment focused on belonging and impact. We value Indigenous-led solutions and celebrate diverse viewpoints. We’re ready for you—apply today.
Learn more about who IAG is here.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Insurance
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📌 Specialist, Cyber Security Incident Response & Digital Investigations
🏢 Iag
📍 Melbourne