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Description

Conduct investigations on computer-based crimes establishing documentary or physical evidence, such as digital media and logs associated with cyber intrusion incidents. Analyze digital evidence and investigate computer security incidents to derive information in support of system and network vulnerability mitigation. Preserve and present computer-related evidence in support of criminal, fraud, counterintelligence, or law enforcement investigations.

Interests

  • Investigative
  • Conventional

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Tasks

  • Adhere to legal policies and procedures related to handling digital media.
  • Analyze log files or other digital information to identify the perpetrators of network intrusions.
  • Conduct predictive or reactive analyses on security measures to support cyber security initiatives.
  • Create system images or capture network settings from information technology environments to preserve as evidence.
  • Develop plans for investigating alleged computer crimes, violations, or suspicious activity.

Work Activities

    Detailed Work Activities

      Technology Skills

      • Operating system software
      • Cloud-based data access and sharing software
      • Object or component oriented development software
      • Network monitoring software
      • Development environment software

      Skills

        Knowledge

          Most Common Education Level

          The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.

          Certificates

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          Core

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          Core

          Certifying Organization

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          Income Percentile

          The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.

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          Income by Experience

          This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–7 years), to senior level (8+ years).

          ExperienceIncome
          Entry Level$50,000
          Mid Level$100,000
          Senior Level$150,000

          Employability

          There are currently 470,900 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 522,000 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 11%.

          The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.

          Projected Job Growth of 11%

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