Digital Forensics Analyst

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Investigate cybercrimes and security incidents by recovering, analyzing, and preserving digital evidence from computers and devices

$55,000 – $120,00030% Remote4 careerDetailPage.levels

Junior Forensics Analyst → Digital Forensics Analyst → Senior Analyst → Director of Forensics

$120k

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Digital Forensics Analysts investigate cybercrimes, data breaches, and security incidents by examining digital devices, networks, and data. They recover deleted files, trace network intrusions, analyze malware, and prepare evidence for legal proceedings. They work for law enforcement, consulting firms, corporations, and government agencies. Industry Demand: very high — growing 17% annually driven by increasing cybercrime ($8T+ in 2023) and regulatory requirements for incident response

💰 Salary Range

Entry

$55K

Senior

$120K

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