Job Description

Seeking a motivated and detail-oriented entry-level Cyber Security Professional to join our team to assist in investigating security incidents by collecting, preserving, and analyzing digital evidence. This is an opportunity for individuals interested in cyber security and digital forensics to gain hands-on experience and contribute to investigations under the guidance of experienced professionals.

The successful candidate will work closely with experienced cybersecurity staff and receive mentorship in Department of Energy (DOE) to include National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and Environmental Management (EM) cybersecurity policies and standards related to FISMA, NIST and OMB.

Additional Duties

• Assist senior analyst in conducting forensic examinations of digital devices, including computers, mobile phones and storage media
• Support the documentation of examination processes and findings, ensuring adherence to chain of custody protocols
• Help prepare detailed reports summarizing forensic analysis results for legal and other stakeholders
• Assist in preparing and updating policies and procedures
• Collaborate with Information Technology (IT) subject matter experts and cyber security response teams
• Collaborate with team members on investigations, contributing to the identification of findings
• Stay current with developments in digital forensics, cyber security, forensic law, mobile devices and encryption/decryption methods

Additional Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security or a degree related to Information Technology.

  Additional Experience Qualifications

  Required 

  • Strong analytical and problem- solving skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical findings to non-technical audiences
  • Ethical conduct and discretion when handling sensitive information
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to changing technology

    Preferred

    • Experience with forensic tools such as Cellebrite, Magnet Forensics Axiom or OpenText
    • Relevant certifications such as CompTia Security, GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst
    • Experience with security information and event management tools
    • Internship experience in IT or cyber security

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