Digital Forensics Analyst

The NISC IV program at Leidos is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Digital Forensics Analyst to join our cybersecurity team. In this role, you will assist with digital investigations, incident response activities, evidence collection, and forensic analysis across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in cybersecurity and digital forensics.

Primary Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, preserving, acquiring, and analyzing electronically stored information (ESI) throughout the FAA. The primary responsibilities include: 

• 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

Basic Qualifications:

• 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 Qualifications:

• 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

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The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.