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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.\nPosition Overview\nWe 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.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead and conduct digital forensic investigations involving data breaches, malware infections, unauthorized access, intellectual property theft and other security incidents\nCollect, 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\nPerform forensic imaging and analysis of Windows, Linux, macOS, and mobile devices using industry-standard tools and methodologies\nDevelop and execute scripts (Python, PowerShell) to automate evidence collection, data parsing, and artifact extraction\nAnalyze logs, network traffic and large datasets to reconstruct timelines and identify root causes\nPrepare detailed forensic reports and present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including legal, HR, and management\nSupport the development and refinement of forensic processes and playbooks\nRequired Technical Skills\nProficiency in Python or PowerShell scripting for automation and data analysis\nExperience with forensic imaging and analysis tools\nStrong understanding of file systems, operating systems (Windows, Linux, and macOS)\nAbility to analyze and interpret large datasets \nPreferred Technical Skills\nUnderstanding of networking concepts and protocols\nExposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)\nProcess Knowledge\nExperience in digital evidence collection and preservation and forensic methodologies\nFamiliarity with incident response procedures and integration with forensic workflows\nKnowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements related to data security, privacy and digital evidence\nPreferred Qualifications\nCertifications such as GIAC GCFA, GCIH, CEH, EnCE, MCFE or similar\nStrong written and verbal communication skills for reporting and presenting findings\n#LI-AC1\nJob Description Summary\nIf 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.\nJob Description\nKey Responsibilities:\nResponds to cyber incidents using industry recognized methodology, e.g., PICERL (Preparation, Identification, Containment, Eradication, Recovery and Lessons Learned).\n\nCreates uplift of cyber security detection and alerts for ongoing prevention of threats.\n\nApplies secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure our data and technology solutions are protected from threats and vulnerabilities.\n\nImplements automation and orchestration for the enrichment and handling of cyber security events.\n\nSupports vulnerability management via tools and processes and proactively identify vulnerabilities in the environment.\n\nAssists in the planning and execution of team activities to enrich detection and prevention controls.\n\nParticipates in proactive cyber activity (purple teaming, threat hunting, red teaming, etc.) and expands awareness across all aspects of the MITRE ATT&CK framework.\n\nIdentifies critical log sources and system events used for creation and tuning of cyber security detections.\n\nMaintains awareness of the cyber threat landscape to assist with the evaluation, enrichment and dissemination for action to protect Nationwide members and environment.\n\nMay perform other responsibilitiesas assigned.\nReporting Relationships: Reportsto Manager, Risk Leaderor above.\nTypical Skills and Experiences:\nEducation: Undergraduatestudies in cyber security, management information systems, engineering, math, computer science, data analytics or comparable experience and education strongly preferred. Graduate studies in cyber security, computer science or a related field are a plus.\nLicense/Certification/Designation: Preferred certifications include: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), GIAC Certified Intrusion Handler (GCIH), Digital Forensics Investigation: EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE) certification, GIAC Strategic Planning Policy and Leadership (GSTRT), GIAC Security Expert (GSE), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AZ500.\nExperience: At least three years of experience in technology. Experience in working with operating systems, networking, desktop support, application development, end point security, database management or information security. Successful candidates will have experience configuring and using Windows and Linux/Unix operating systems.\nKnowledge, Abilities and Skills: Actionoriented and ability to make decisions and recommendations. Aptitude to build partnerships, understand business processes, and set priorities. Solid communication skills. Insuranceand/or financial services industry knowledge a plus.\nOther criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.\nStaffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and Human ResourceBusiness Partner.\nValues: Regularlyand consistently demonstratesNationwide Values.\nJob Conditions:\nOvertime Eligibility: Exempt(Not Eligible)\nWorking Conditions: Hybrid to normal office environment.\nADA: Theabove statements cover what are generally believedto be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat differentcombination of duties.\nBenefits\nWe 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.\nNationwide 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.\nNOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES:\nWe 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.\nNationwide 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. 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