Specialist, Cyber Operations Professional; Digital Forensics Analyst

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and technically proficient Digital Forensics Analyst to join our cybersecurity team. This role is responsible for conducting digital forensic investigations, analyzing digital evidence, and supporting incident response activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in forensic analysis tools, data analysis, and a deep understanding of operating systems, cloud platforms, and forensic processes.

• Lead and conduct digital forensic investigations involving data breaches, malware infections, unauthorized access, intellectual property theft and other security incidents.
• Collect, preserve and analyze digital evidence from endpoints, servers, cloud environments and mobile devices, ensuring proper chain of custody and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
• Perform forensic imaging and analysis of Windows, Linux, macOS, and mobile devices using industry‑standard tools and methodologies.
• Develop and execute scripts (Python, Power Shell) to automate evidence collection, data parsing, and artifact extraction.
• Analyze logs, network traffic and large datasets to reconstruct timelines and identify root causes.
• Prepare detailed forensic reports and present findings to technical and non‑technical stakeholders, including legal, HR, and management.
• Support the development and refinement of forensic processes and playbooks.

• Respond to cyber incidents using industry recognized methodology, e.g., PICERL (Preparation, Identification, Containment, Eradication, Recovery and Lessons Learned).
• Create uplift of cyber security detection and alerts for ongoing prevention of threats.
• Apply secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure our data and technology solutions are protected from threats and vulnerabilities.
• Implement automation and orchestration for the enrichment and handling of cyber security events.
• Support vulnerability management via tools and processes and proactively identify vulnerabilities in the environment.
• Assist in the planning and execution of team activities to enrich detection and prevention controls.
• Participate in proactive cyber activity (purple teaming, threat hunting, red teaming, etc.) and expand awareness across all aspects of the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Identify critical log sources and system events used for creation and tuning of cyber security detections.
• Maintain awareness of the cyber threat landscape to assist with the evaluation, enrichment and dissemination for action to protect Nationwide members and environment.

• Proficiency in Python or Power Shell scripting for automation and data analysis.
• Experience with forensic imaging and analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of file systems, operating systems (Windows, Linux, and macOS).
• Ability to analyze and interpret large datasets.

• Understanding of networking concepts and protocols.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Experience in digital evidence collection and preservation and forensic methodologies.
• Familiarity with incident response procedures and integration with forensic workflows.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements related to data security, privacy and digital evidence.

• Certifications such as GIAC GCFA, GCIH, CEH, EnCE, MCFE or similar.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting and presenting findings.

This role is based out of our Columbus, Ohio office
, and we prefer candidates who can work a hybrid schedule (combination of in‑office and remote work). However, we are open to considering fully remote candidates for the right fit.
Preference will be given to applicants located in the Columbus area.

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