Digital Forensics Analysts
Overview
Conduct investigations on computer-based crimes establishing documentary or physical evidence, such as digital media and logs associated with cyber intrusion incidents. Analyze digital evidence and investigate computer security incidents to derive information in support of system and network vulnerability mitigation. Preserve and present computer-related evidence in support of criminal, fraud, counterintelligence, or law enforcement investigations.
Salary Salary
Salary at 10th Percentile: $45K
Salary at 25th Percentile: $65K
Median Salary: $92K
Salary at 75th Percentile: $122K
Salary at 90th Percentile: $152K
Demand
Detailed Work Activities
Monitor the security of digital information.
Examine records or other types of data to investigate criminal activities.
Analyze security of systems, network, or data.
Compile technical information or documentation.
Plan production or operational procedures or sequences.
Establish operational policies.
Record images needed to address work issues.
Identify information technology project resource requirements.
Develop technical methods or processes.
Maintain computer equipment or software.
Maintain knowledge of laws or regulations.
Analyze traffic data.
Maintain records, documents, or other files.
Provide recommendations to others about computer hardware.
Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.
Translate information for others.
Write computer programming code.
Enter codes or other information into computers.
Write reports or evaluations.
Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.
