Description

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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Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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