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 cooperative 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 Director, you will lead client engagements and teams delivering forensic technology services, advise clients and legal counsel on complex matters, and contribute to the growth of our FTS practice in Australia.

You will

- Lead forensic technology, digital forensics and eDiscovery engagements from scoping through to delivery, across disputes, white-collar crime investigations and post-acquisition matters

- Advise clients, legal counsel and internal teams on evidence preservation, forensic data handling and best practice in data and evidence protection

- Guide and lead client interviews and information gathering, and set and communicate client expectations consistently

- Oversee forensic collection, preservation, processing, analysis, review and production, ensuring data integrity and chain-of-custody procedures are maintained





- Review technical reports and summaries for legal teams and clients, and support expert witness work where required

- Identify risks and obstacles early, create contingency plans and communicate promptly with clients

- Own multiple workstreams simultaneously, ensuring project approach, timeline and deliverables are logical, reasonable and accurate

- Work alongside colleagues across Disputes and Investigations, Performance Improvement and Restructuring to deliver integrated solutions

- Support business development, including proposals, client relationships and market engagement

- Coach and mentor team members at all levels and help recruit and develop exceptional people

Qualifications

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

- Demonstrated experience leading engagements and teams, and managing relationships with clients and legal counsel

- Sound technical understanding of forensic principles and the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM)

- Experience scoping forensic preservations of structured and unstructured data from endpoints, cloud platforms, mobile devices and social media

- Working knowledge of eDiscovery platforms (e.g., Nuix Discover, Relativity, Reveal) and forensic tool suites (e.g., Nuix Workstation, Magnet AXIOM, Cellebrite UFED, GetData Forensic Explorer)

- Strong analytical skills and experience producing clear, concise, client-ready work product

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with both clients and technical teams

- 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.

📌 Director, Forensic Technology Services (Sydney)
🏢 Alvarez u0026 Marsal
📍 Sydney