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Forensic Analyst - Entry to Mid Level (Maryland)
Quick Facts
- Hiring Agency: National Security Agency/Central Security Service
- Department: Department of Defense
- Location: Fort Meade, Maryland
- Salary: $87362 – $153082/yr
- Hiring Path: Fed Excepted
- Number of Openings: Many
- Security Clearance: Top Secret
- Date Posted: 2026-10-01
- Application Deadline: 2026-10-04
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Job Summary
NSA is in search of Computer Science professionals to solve complex problems, test innovative approaches and research new solutions to storing, manipulating, and presenting information. We are looking for you to apply your computer science expertise to projects that seek to create new standards for the transformation of information. If you want to influence technologies and tools and contribute to amazing innovations, then join our team of experts!
Key Responsibilities
Forensic Analysts investigate captured digital media and/or security incidents in order to derive useful intelligence and/or enable mitigation of network vulnerabilities. Forensic Analysts play a vital role at NSA by performing the following tasks involving computer networks owned by the Department of War and/or Intelligence Community agencies: - Collecting artifacts of interest from a forensic investigation for incident response.
- Supporting investigations of potential cybersecurity incidents. - Conducting post-incident analysis to determine root causes and monitor the effectiveness of mitigations. - Monitoring and analysis of SIEM and forensic data to support incidents and investigations. - Combine information from various data sources to create a complete picture of a threat.
Requirements & Education
Degree must be in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field (e.g., General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Assurance, Information Technology, or Computer Security).
Contact
intelcareers@nsa.gov · 1-844-424-4737
Frequently Asked Questions
Which agency is hiring for this position?
This position is with National Security Agency/Central Security Service, Department of Defense.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $87362 – $153082/yr.
What security clearance is required?
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-10-04.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.
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