Junior Digital Forensics Analyst — Incident Response

RecruitAGraduate; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm is seeking a motivated Junior Digital Forensic Analyst in Pretoria to assist with the investigation of cyber incidents. The role involves collecting and analyzing digital evidence under senior analysts' guidance, developing data pipelines, and ensuring evidence integrity. Candidates should possess a degree in Cybersecurity or related fields and have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities. The firm supports collaboration with law enforcement to meet investigation requirements.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Digital Forensics, or related field.
• Academic project work, lab experience, or internships in cybersecurity or digital forensics preferred.
• Familiarity with operating systems such as Windows and Linux.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the collection, preservation, and handling of digital evidence.
• Conduct preliminary forensic analysis on computers and mobile devices.
• Prepare clear, structured reports documenting findings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Education

Diploma or degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

FTK

EnCase

Autopsy

Cellebrite

Job description

A technology firm is seeking a motivated Junior Digital Forensic Analyst in Pretoria to assist with the investigation of cyber incidents. The role involves collecting and analyzing digital evidence under senior analysts' guidance, developing data pipelines, and ensuring evidence integrity. Candidates should possess a degree in Cybersecurity or related fields and have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities. The firm supports collaboration with law enforcement to meet investigation requirements.