Digital Forensics Analyst

MUFG•Jersey City, NJ

2d•$85,000 - $123,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This entry-level position is responsible for evidence intake, case administration, documentation, data handling, chain-of-custody maintenance, equipment management, and other support functions that enable forensic and eDiscovery investigations. The role is designed for individuals beginning a career in digital forensics, cybersecurity, legal technology, or eDiscovery. The Assistant performs structured and repeatable tasks under supervision while developing knowledge of forensic processes, evidence handling procedures, legal hold requirements, data preservation practices, and investigative workflows. The position does not perform independent forensic analysis or issue investigative conclusions. Instead, it serves as a foundational role supporting examiners and investigators throughout the lifecycle of a case.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or related discipline or equivalent work experience
Experience in one or more security domains including Security Governance and Oversight, Security Risk Management, Network Security, Threat and Vulnerability Management, or Incident Response and Forensics preferred

Nice To Haves

Experience with security data collection, analysis and correlation
Well-developed analytic, qualitative, and quantitative reasoning skills
Demonstrated creative problem-solving abilities
Security event monitoring, investigation, and overall incident response process
Strong time management skills to balance multiple activities and lead junior analysts as needed
Understanding of how to pivot across multiple datasets to correlate artifacts for a single security event
Experienced with Endpoint Detection & Response, email security, web application firewall, an cloud security tooling.
Ability to perform risk analysis utilizing logs and other information compiled from various sources
Understanding of network protocols, operating systems (Windows, Unix, Linux, MacOS, databases), and mobile device security
Knowledge of the various types of cyber-attacks and their implementations
A fundamental understanding of enterprise cybersecurity frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain
Ability to document and explain technical details in a concise, understandable manner
Experience in operational processes such as security monitoring, data correlation, troubleshooting, security operations, etc.

Responsibilities

Assist in performing cybersecurity threat detection, assessment, and mitigation efforts as part of a 24/7 global team
Assist with investigations of potential cybersecurity events across multiple environments using various tools and techniques
Conduct analysis of artifacts to determine methods of intrusion and best course of resolution while driving security improvement
Support the development of information security policies, standards, and procedures
Help create reports analyzing activities or trends both within and outside of the organization
Support the development of security operations detections, playbooks, and automations to ensure threat detection, monitoring, response, and forensics activities align with best practices, minimize gaps in detection and response, and provide comprehensive mitigation of threats
Support incident response activities across MUFG’s global network
Assist in the production of various reports which identify and analyze relevant upcoming and ongoing threats to the enterprise
Research evolving threats, techniques, tools, and vulnerabilities in support of information security efforts
Stay current with information security program developments, industry frameworks, changes in the company, industry trends, and current security practices
Support inquiries from compliance teams such as IT risk management and internal and external auditors to ensure documentation is complete and processes are in compliance with information security policies