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Incident Response Analyst

KPMG · Chicago, IL

Compensation

$62k–$80kper year
$62k$80k
Entry Level
HybridFull-timeDigital Forensics
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What is Digital Forensics?

When a cybercrime happens, you investigate. You preserve evidence and build timelines.

This role is for you if you're methodical and interested in investigations.

📋About the Role

Respond to security incidents including data breaches and ransomware events. Perform host and network forensics, identify root cause, document attacker activity, and support remediation.

Incident ResponseMalware AnalysisMemory ForensicsTimeline Analysis

Your roadmap to get this job

Most people finish in 10–18 weeks from zero.

1
Foundation
4–6 wks
CompTIA Security+
Networking basics
Practice lab
2
Build Skills
4–8 wks
Hands-on labs
Build projects
Document learning
3
Get Hired
2–4 wks
Resume polish
Apply strategically
Interview prep

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