Cyber & Forensic Tech Consulting 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

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