Cyber Security Analyst I – Digital Forensics and Incident Response 03865 NWSOL
About the position Responsibilities • Assist in monitoring, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity incidents and alerts. • Support forensic investigations by collecting and analyzing digital evidence from systems, networks, and applications. • Help document incidents, root cause analyses, and mitigation actions in accordance with established procedures. • Contribute to threat intelligence efforts by researching indicators of compromise (IOCs) and emerging threats. • Participate in vulnerability and risk assessments as needed.• Support audits, incident exercises, and incident post-mortem documentation. • Maintain confidentiality and chain of custody for all forensic artifacts. Requirements • Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Assurance, Digital Forensics, or a related field. • 0 to 2 years of relevant cybersecurity experience (internships and academic projects may be considered). • Familiarity with cybersecurity principles, digital forensics, and incident response concepts. • Exposure to forensic tools and security monitoring platforms (e.g., Splunk, SOAR, EDR, Wireshark, EnCase, FTK, or similar).• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and documentation abilities. • Eagerness to learn in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment. Nice-to-haves • Previous experience in U.S. Department of Energy cybersecurity operations, digital forensics, and incident response. Benefits • Health insurance • Life insurance • Disability insurance • 401(k) with company match • Generous paid leave • Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees Apply tot his job