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About Nationwide
Nationwide is a Fortune 100 insurance and financial services company offering auto, home, life, and commercial insurance along with retirement savings, asset management, and banking products. Industry: Insurance & Financial Services
Nationwide currently has
62 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$118,000–$222,000
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The Specialist, Cybersecurity (Digital Forensics) joins the cybersecurity team to conduct digital forensic investigations and support incident response activities. This role involves leading investigations into data breaches, malware infections, and unauthorized access while collecting and preserving evidence from endpoints, servers, cloud environments, and mobile devices. The specialist will perform forensic imaging and analysis for Windows, Linux, and macOS systems, and develop Python or PowerShell scripts to automate evidence collection and data parsing. Key responsibilities include analyzing logs and network traffic to reconstruct timelines, preparing detailed forensic reports for stakeholders, and supporting vulnerability management. Required skills include proficiency in scripting, forensic imaging tools, and file system knowledge. The role addresses the technical problem of identifying root causes of security incidents and ensuring regulatory compliance for data security.
Lead and conduct digital forensic investigations involving data breaches, malware infections, and unauthorized access.
Collect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence from endpoints, servers, cloud environments, and mobile devices.
Perform forensic imaging and analysis of Windows, Linux, macOS, and mobile devices using industry-standard tools.
Develop and execute Python or PowerShell scripts to automate evidence collection and data parsing.
Analyze logs, network traffic, and large datasets to reconstruct timelines and identify root causes.
Prepare detailed forensic reports and present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Support the development and refinement of forensic processes, playbooks, and incident response procedures.
Participate in proactive cyber activities including threat hunting, red teaming, and purple teaming.
What we're looking for
At least three years of experience in technology.
Experience configuring and using Windows and Linux/Unix operating systems.
Proficiency in Python or PowerShell scripting for automation and data analysis.
Experience with forensic imaging and analysis tools.
Experience in digital evidence collection, preservation, and forensic methodologies.
Undergraduate studies in cyber security, management information systems, engineering, math, computer science, data analytics, or comparable experience (preferred).
Certifications such as GIAC GCFA, GCIH, CEH, EnCE, MCFE, CISSP, CCNA, GSTRT, GSE, CCSP, or AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (preferred).
Understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP (preferred).