Director - Business Development (Digital Forensics & Incident Response)

The Recruitment Alternative
Sydney, NSW
A$200,000 p/a + Significant STI & LTI
Information & Communication Technology → Management
Full-time
On-site

Posted 1 day ago


  • Significant short- and long-term incentives
  • Flexible hybrid work environment

Are you a senior professional with a strong background in Big 4 consulting or legal services and a track record of building trusted relationships? Our client is seeking a dynamic Director of Business Development to lead strategic growth across our Digital Forensics, Incident Response, and Cyber Advisory services.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of one of Australia’s most respected cyber security firms by bringing our market-leading forensic capabilities to new enterprise, legal, and regulatory clients.

About the Role

In this senior, Sydney-based position, you will:

  • Lead business development efforts for digital forensics, eDiscovery, and cyber incident response services.
  • Leverage your Big 4 connections and professional services background and high-level network to unlock opportunities with law firms, general counsel, insurers, and large corporates (1,000+ employees).
  • Position our client as a trusted advisor to clients navigating disputes, litigation, cyber breaches, and regulatory investigations.
  • Collaborate with internal forensic, legal tech, and cybersecurity experts to align client needs with tailored solutions.
  • Drive high-value engagements and manage the full sales cycle—from initial contact through to proposal, negotiation, and close.

Location: Sydney, NSW
Salary: Circa $200,000 + Significant STI & LTI
Security Clearance: Baseline preferred

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience in business development within a Big 4 or Tier 1 consulting, legal, or accounting firm.
  • Strong and active network of senior contacts in legal, compliance, or corporate risk environments.
  • Deep understanding of how to sell complex professional services in high-trust, high-stakes environments.
  • Strong commercial acumen with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales and pipeline targets.
  • Outstanding communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Australian citizenship or permanent residency (Baseline Security Clearance preferred or eligibility to obtain).

Why Join?

Our client one of Australia's largest ASX-listed cyber security practices. With over 130 experts and 650 clients, they are trusted by enterprises, law firms, and government agencies to provide innovative and effective cyber security and digital forensic solutions.

On offer:

  • Significant short- and long-term incentives
  • Flexible hybrid work environment
  • A positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture
  • Opportunities for career development and leadership

Ready to make a difference?

If you're a relationship-driven leader with the confidence and credibility to operate at the top end of town, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us in confidence to learn more.


About The Recruitment Alternative

St Kilda, VIC, Australia

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