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Cyber Crime Analyst / Investigator

Information Technology and Computer Science
Network and Systems Engineering
Cyber / Information Security Engineer / Analyst

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.

At a Glance

Cyber Crime Analyst / Investigator. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 2 years. Top skills: Linux, Digital Forensics, Investigation.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

2 years

Job Postings

1

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Digital Forensics Analysts

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

$108,970/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+8.2%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (20)

Digital Forensics

5.0

Incident Response

5.0

Malware Analysis

4.9

Cyber Threat Intelligence

4.9

Scripting

4.9

EnCase (Digital Intelligence Software)

4.8

Collections

4.8

Python (Programming Language)

4.8

Private Cloud

4.8

Computer Forensics

4.7

Intelligence Analysis

4.7

Public Cloud

4.7

Perl (Programming Language)

4.7

Operating Systems

4.7

Log Analysis

4.6

Memory Forensics

4.6

Ruby (Programming Language)

4.6

Common Skills (7)

Investigation

5.0

Verbal Communication Skills

4.9

Communication

4.9

Management

4.9

Research

4.8

Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

4.8

Information Technology

4.8

Certifications (3)

GIAC Certifications

4.9

Certified Information Systems Security Professional

4.7

CompTIA Security+

4.6

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