Digital Forensics Analyst

United States

Full-time

Remote

$58K/yr - $105K/yr

New Grad, Entry Level

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. They are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Digital Forensics Analyst to assist with digital investigations, incident response activities, evidence collection, and forensic analysis across various environments.

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Responsibilities

Collecting, preserving, and analyzing digital evidence from computers, mobile devices, and cloud systems
Support investigations involving cyber incidents, insider threats, malware infections, and policy violations
Participate in incident response activities, including containment and recovery efforts
Manage complex, large volume, and previously un-encountered digital forensics examinations
Provide analytic case support for investigations, administrative or security inquiries, risk assessments, or other inquiries
Maintain proper chain-of-custody documentation and forensic procedures
Analyze logs, system artifacts, and network activity to identify indicators of compromise
Help prepare forensic reports and present findings to senior analysts or stakeholders
Familiarity with digital forensic tools, techniques and procedures
Research and maintain proficiency in digital forensics tools, techniques, trends, cyber threats
Prepare and present briefings and reports
Collaborate with IT, legal, compliance, and security teams as needed

Qualification

Required

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Basic understanding of digital forensics and cybersecurity principles
Familiarity with Windows, Linux, and macOS operating systems
Knowledge of networking fundamentals, file systems, and system logs
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally
Must have the ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance Suitability

Preferred

Internship, lab, or hands-on experience in cybersecurity or digital forensics
Familiarity with forensic tools such as: EnCase, FTK, Autopsy, Volatility, Wireshark
Understanding of SIEM platforms and incident response workflows
Relevant certifications are a plus: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, GIAC GCFE, CHFI