Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Date Posted: Oct 23, 2026

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M;) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action-oriented professionals across more than 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients’ most complex challenges and helping them reach their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who make a tangible impact on clients and shape the industry. Guided by A&M;’s core values, Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity, our collaborative environment and engaging work are why our people love working here.

The Team

Within Disputes and Investigations (DI), our growing Forensic Technology Services (FTS) team brings together experienced computer forensics, eDiscovery, data science, cybersecurity and privacy professionals from the world's largest law firms, professional services firms, leading eDiscovery providers, Fortune 500 corporations, and law enforcement and government agencies.

Our expertise spans electronic discovery and disclosure management, digital forensics, forensic data analytics, cyber risk and incident response, privacy, information governance and data compliance.

As a result of continued growth and demand for our services, we are expanding our FTS team in Australia.

Our team includes senior forensic technologists, data analytics, cybersecurity and privacy experts and investigators who share their expertise in conducting investigations, delivering expert witness reports, providing forensic technology services and supporting teams with eDiscovery matters.

How you will contribute

As a Senior Director, you will provide strategic and practice leadership for our FTS team in Australia, leading our most complex and high-stakes matters, building trusted relationships with clients and legal counsel, and helping grow the team across Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. You will:

- Provide leadership for the Australia FTS practice, helping to build and grow the team across Sydney, Melbourne and Perth

- Lead and oversee our most complex forensic technology, digital forensics and eDiscovery engagements across disputes, white-collar crime investigations and post-acquisition matters, ensuring work is defensible, accurate and delivered on time

- Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders and legal counsel on evidence preservation, forensic data handling and best practice in data and evidence protection





- Originate and pursue current opportunities, lead proposals and build long-term relationships with clients, law firms and other referrers

- Set the standard for technical quality, methodology and governance across engagements, including expert witness and reporting work where required

- Take accountability for engagement quality, risk management, client expectations and commercial performance

- Partner with colleagues across Disputes and Investigations, Performance Improvement and Restructuring to deliver integrated solutions for clients

- Mentor and develop Directors, Managers and team members, and play an active role in recruiting and retaining exceptional people

Qualifications

- Extensive experience in digital forensics, eDiscovery, cybersecurity, incident response or forensic data analytics within a client-facing professional services environment

- Proven track record of leading large engagements and teams, and of building trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and legal counsel

- Strong business development capability, with experience originating and winning work

- Deep understanding of forensic principles and the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM), and of best practice in forensic collection, analysis and review

- Familiarity with eDiscovery platforms (e.g., Nuix Discover, Relativity, Reveal) and forensic tool suites (e.g., Nuix Workstation, Magnet AXIOM, Cellebrite)

- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills, including the ability to challenge assumptions and guide difficult conversations

- Bachelor's degree in Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field, or demonstrable equivalent experience

- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., SANS, EnCE, CFCE, CCE, GFCE, CISSP) are highly regarded

- Willingness to travel as client and business needs require

Your journey at A&M;

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development.



Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M.; The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

Culture & Values

At Alvarez & Marsal, our core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity guide everything we do, shaping a culture rooted in entrepreneurship, impact, and integrity. We trust our people to take ownership early, contribute to meaningful challenges, and drive results that matter. We empower growth and champion diverse perspectives. Above all, we value doing the right thing. For those ready to roll up their sleeves, lead with integrity, and be difference makers, this is where it starts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M; policy statements and additional information by region here.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

Please note that as per A&M; policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M; will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

📌 Senior Director, Forensic Technology Services (Sydney)
🏢 Alvarez & Marsal
📍 Sydney