Aee1 Digital Forensics Specialist

**The Organisation**

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats to their security. In a complex, challenging and changing security environment, our success is built on the imagination and intelligence of our team. ASIO's people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things - they are our most important asset. To be successful in our mission, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient.

**The opportunity**

As a Digital Forensics Specialist, you will be working on and researching digital forensic techniques on various devices and operating systems to enhance ASIO's technical analysis capability. This may include analysis of digital forensic data collected by or provided to ASIO for analysis in order to enable ASIO's mission of protecting Australia and Australians from threats to their security. Developing tools to automate the technical analysis of collected data, where possible to increase efficiencies within the team. Additionally, this role will require engagement with areas across ASIO and our partners to assist them in developing their own capabilities.

A merit pool may be created to fill future vacancies which have the same or similar requirements to this position. This merit pool will be valid for up to 18 months.

This role may attract an additional technical skills allowance of up to 10% of base salary.

**Role responsibilities**

In this position you will:

- Leverage your understanding of digital forensics to enhance and improve ASIO's digital forensic analysis processes.
- Research the methods used to store data and how it can be interpreted.
- Complete technical analysis of data from various sources and of different types.
- Develop automation tools to assist in the automation of technical analysis for ASIO.
- Engage with partners to gather ideas about technical analysis capabilities, strategies and research.
- Troubleshoot various complex technical issues.
- Collaborate with internal teams to support this technical analysis.

**What you will bring**
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
- Demonstrated ability to work closely with stakeholders, including internal technology teams, external managed service providers, vendor professional services and domestic and international partners.
- Proven track record and professional history in digital forensics with an ability to deliver in depth, reliable and resilient technical analysis.
- Solid understanding of BASH, Python and forensic tooling.
- Familiarity with various operating systems e.g. Linux, Windows, MacOS, iOS and Android.
- Strong ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated skills in time management and handling competing priorities.

The following qualifications or experience are desirable, but not essential:

- A relevant degree or equivalent work experience with strong technical expertise and relevant work experience in a role related to the analysis of digital forensic data, technical analysis or reverse engineering.
- Relevant certifications in digital forensics (SANS 585 or equivalent).
- Experience in advanced technical analysis of digital forensic data.
- Experience with forensic tooling.
- Knowledge of BASH and Python.

**What we offer you**

ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including:

- A competitive salary, including a 7.5% allowance for maintaining a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.
- Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4%.
- A variety of leave options, in addition to the standard 4 weeks annual leave to ensure your work-life balance.
- Flexible working arrangements to assist you to maintain your work-life balance. Please note: due to our unique working environment, work from home options are generally not available.
- Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education.
- Access to 7 staff-led diversity and inclusion networks.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Significant training and development opportunities.

**Eligibility**

To be eligible for the role, you must be:

- An Australian citizen.
- Assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.**Reasonable adjustments**

**Location**

We advertise positions nationally to give everybody the opportunity to apply, due to this some external advertising platforms may display other capital cities.

**How to apply**
- A written pitch of up to 800 words using examples to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.
- A current CV, no more than 2 pages in length, outlining your employment history, the dates and a brief description of your role, as well as any academic qualifications or relevant training you may have undertaken.
- Details of 2 referees, which must include a current or previous manager.

**Closing date and ti