Digital Forensics Analyst - Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics

If you’re passionate about being part of a dynamic organization that enables a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales to drive innovation and adopt new technologies that deliver business results, then Nationwide’s Technology team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

This role will work a hybrid schedule coming into the Columbus, Ohio office 2 days per week.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Digital Forensics Analyst to join our cybersecurity team.  This role is responsible for conducting digital forensic investigations, analyzing digital evidence, and supporting incident response activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in forensic analysis tools, data analysis, and a deep understanding of operating systems, cloud platforms, and forensic processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct digital forensic investigations involving data breaches, malware infections, unauthorized access, intellectual property theft and other security incidents
• Collect, preserve and analyze digital evidence from endpoints, servers, cloud environments and mobile devices, ensuring proper chain of custody and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements
• Perform forensic imaging and analysis of Windows, Linux, macOS, and mobile devices using industry-standard tools and methodologies
• Develop and execute scripts (Python, PowerShell) to automate evidence collection, data parsing, and artifact extraction
• 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, including legal, HR, and management
• Support the development and refinement of forensic processes and playbooks

Required Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Python or PowerShell scripting for automation and data analysis
• Experience with forensic imaging and analysis tools
• Strong understanding of file systems, operating systems (Windows, Linux, and macOS)
• Ability to analyze and interpret large datasets 

Preferred Technical Skills

• Understanding of networking concepts and protocols
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Process Knowledge

• Experience in digital evidence collection and preservation and forensic methodologies
• Familiarity with incident response procedures and integration with forensic workflows
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements related to data security, privacy and digital evidence

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as GIAC GCFA, GCIH, CEH, EnCE, MCFE or similar
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting and presenting findings

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Job Description Summary

If you’re enthusiastic about delivering secure technology solutions to support a company providing extraordinary care to its customers, then Nationwide Technology is the place for you. Nationwide's industry-leading technology workforce embraces an agile work environment and a collaborative culture to deliver outstanding solutions and results. If that sounds like something you aspire to, we want to hear from you!

As a Cyber Operations professional, you'll be on the front line, protecting Nationwide's members and data! You will be immersed with incident response, cyber strategy and guidance, defense optimization and scanning and exploitation. We'll count on you to provide enterprise services in forensic investigation, attack and penetration, vulnerability scanning and response, cyber defense, security intelligence, security operations and infrastructure risk management.

Job Description

Benefits

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES:

We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.

Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule.The national salary range for Specialist, Cybersecurity : $95,500.00-$177,500.00The expected starting salary range for Specialist, Cybersecurity : $95,500.00 - $143,500.00