(2027 Bachelor's/Master's graduates) Cyber & Forensic Technology Consulting Analyst/Associate

NextGenEnergyJobs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs is seeking a Cyber & Forensic Technology Consulting Analyst/Associate for 2027 graduates with degrees in cybersecurity, CS, digital forensics, MIS, or related fields. You will conduct investigations on computers, networks, mobile devices and removable media, perform malware analyses, and prepare technical reports, while applying strong evidence handling practices.

The role emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and clear communication, with a path through formal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree candidates graduating December 2026/Summer 2027 in related fields.
• Strong understanding of operating systems, software, and hardware.
• Ability to conduct forensic investigations and analyses of computers, networks, mobile devices, and removable media.
• Experience with digital forensic analyses using commercial/open-source tools including file system, memory, and network analysis.
• Experience with static/dynamic malware analyses and threat hunting.
• Understanding of evidence handling procedures and chain-of-custody.
• Experience drafting technical/investigative reports and communicating findings.
• Familiarity with IP concepts.
• Experience with automation tools/scripts to expedite analyses.
• Understanding incident handling procedures: prepare, identify, contain, eradicate, recover.
• Knowledge of attack techniques used by adversaries and how to stop activity.
• Certifications preferred (GIAC, IACIS, EnCE) but not required.
• Strong written and oral communication; initiative and leadership; attention to detail; teamwork; time management.
• Interest in consulting via coursework/experience/CR A recruiting events.

Skills

Operating systems

Software

Hardware

Digital forensics

Network analysis

Mobile device analysis

Removable media analysis

Forensic tools

Malware analysis

Chain of custody

Technical reporting

IP law basics

Automation scripts

Incident response

Threat techniques

Communication skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Consulting interest

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Cybersecurity / CS / Digital Forensics / MIS

Job description

(2027 Bachelor's/Master's graduates) Cyber & Forensic Technology Consulting Analyst/Associate

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree candidates graduating December 2026/Summer 2027 with an academic focus in Cybersecurity, Computer Science and Engineering, Digital Forensics, Management Information Systems, Security Information Systems, or related field;
• Strong understanding of computer operating systems, software, and hardware;
• Ability to conduct detailed forensic investigations and analyses of computers, networks, mobile devices, and removable media;
• Experience with conducting digital forensic analyses using commercial and open-source forensic tools, including file system forensics, memory analysis, and network analysis;
• Experience with conducting static/dynamic malware analyses in a lab environment and threat hunting in a live environment;
• Strong understanding of proper evidence handling procedures and chain-of-custody;
• Experience with drafting technical and investigative reports and communicating technical findings;
• High-level f amiliarity with legal concepts related to intellectual property;
• Experience with utilizing automation tools and scripts to expedite analyses;
• Understanding of incident handling procedures, including preparation, identification, containment, eradication, and recovery-to-protect enterprise environments;
• Understanding of common attack techniques used by an adversary on a victim network and how to leverage those techniques to stop further adversary activity;
• Individuals with digital forensics/incident response training and/or certifications, including SANS GIAC (GCIA, GCFA, GCFE, GNFA, GCCC, and/or GREM), IACIS (CFCE or CIFR), and/or Guidance Software (EnCE), are preferred but not required;
• Effective written and oral communication skills;
• Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership;
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work;
• Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities;
• Excellent time management and task prioritization skills;
• Clear and demonstrated interest in consulting through coursework, work experience, activities, or attendance at CRA recruiting events.
• CRA’s robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs, encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member. Beginning with research and analysis skill building, training continues with technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities.
• We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.