Digital Forensics Analysts
Pay and outlook shown for
New workers start near $58,410; experienced workers reach $157,980. About 5,100 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.
Job outlook
Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.
- Employment change
- +27.4%
- Openings a year
- 542
- Employed in 2024
- 5,961
Typical entry education: Bachelor's degree
Alamo Colleges programs that lead here
6 programs, with the college that teaches each.
What the work is
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.
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