Career 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.
Alternate Job Titles
- Cyber Analyst
- Cyber Defense Analyst
- Cyber Digital Forensics
- Cyber Digital Media Analyst
- Cyber Forensics Analyst
- Cyber Intelligence Analyst
- Cyber Threat Analyst
- Cyber Threat Hunter
- Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
- Cybersecurity Analyst (Cyber)
- Cybersecurity Engineer (Cyber)
- Cybersecurity Incident Response Analyst (Cyber)
- Cybersecurity Specialist (Cyber)
- Digital Analyst
- Digital Computer Analyst
Work Style
People who excel in this career typically demonstrate:
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Cautiousness
- Dependability
- Intellectual Curiosity
Technology You'll Use
Popular Technologies & Software
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Ansible software
- Apple iOS
- Apple macOS
- Bash
- Border Gateway Protocol BGP
- C
- C#
- C++
- Extensible markup language XML
Salary & Job Market
Wages reported for the broader Computer Occupations, All Other occupational group (BLS 2024), which includes Digital Forensics Analysts.
| Salary Percentile | Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Entry-Level (10th percentile) | $52,650 |
| Median | $108,970 |
| Top Earners (90th percentile) | $176,800 |
Workers Employed Nationally: 439,380
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Occupational data sourced from the O*NET OnLine database, developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Wage data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2024.