Digital Forensic and Insider Threat Analyst Placement Sandwich 2024

The Pfizer Digital, Global Information Security (GIS) organization delivers various global security functions that secure Pfizer’s most important information assets through world-class controls and protections.

GIS enables Pfizer’s business results by making security an enabler and not a roadblock. The GIS organization strives to broaden the cybersecurity ownership culture across the company through targeted awareness campaigns and empowering colleagues to be risk aware.

What can I achieve and what will I be accountable for whilst completing a placement at Pfizer?

This is an exciting student placement opportunity within the Pfizer Digital Forensics & Insider Threat (DFIT) team. The analyst will be accountable for responding to information security alerts and supporting investigation requests globally. This position requires an individual to comprehend forensic best practices of handling, collection and analysis of electronic evidence from a variety of data sources.

The role will require analysts to conduct event correlation, perform attack lifecycle analysis, and develop proactive mitigations that enable a defense-in-depth posture for the Pfizer environment. The ability to protect confidential information and operate within all policies, procedures and work instructions is a must.

This is an opportunity to work within our EMEA CORE (Cybersecurity Operations & Response Environment) facility which includes other teams that fall within the larger Global Information Security (GIS) organization.

Role responsibilties

• Work with internal customers to plan and execute forensic support for both simple and complex investigations.
• Collect, process, and conduct analysis of electronically stored information (ESI) obtained from network, cloud and end user digital sources in accordance with forensic industry standards. Including chain of custody procedures and evidence handling.
• Work with internal customers to plan and execute forensic support for both simple and complex investigations.
• Collect, process, and conduct analysis of electronically stored information (ESI) obtained from network, cloud and end user digital sources in accordance with forensic industry standards. Including chain of custody procedures and evidence handling.
• Establish the tools and procedures required to complete the assigned task.
• Ability to clearly and thoroughly document the repeatable actions taken during your analysis and have a strong attention to detail.
• Provide written and verbal status updates to customers and generate formal forensic analysis reports in a clear and concise manner.
• Participate in the Forensic Investigation Triage process triaging and prioritizing new requests and alert tickets.
• Learn and use of industry standard digital forensic tools (such as EnCase, FTK, NUIX, Axiom, Cellebrite, X-Ways, SIFT Workstation, XRY).
• Suggest and develop proactive mitigations that enable a defence-in-depth posture for the Pfizer environment.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent investigations and projects with minimal supervision and be able to prioritize assigned tasks.
• Ability to work on your own and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment and the ability to set and manage expectations with key stakeholders and team members.
• Conduct peer reviews of other examiners findings and work product.
• As part of a global team there will be the occasional requirement to work outside normal business hours to attend meetings, case activities and complete projects.

What other opportunities and benefits do Pfizer offer?

• Market benchmarked salary and benefits
• There may be opportunities to attend cyber/forensic related events
• Participate in a variety of volunteering activities. Pfizer offer 5 volunteering days per annum.
• Attend various skills building sessions include Networking, Presentation Skills, Interview Training, CV writing
• Pastoral assistance throughout the programme from programme manager

When can I start?

Placements will start on 2nd September 2024 and will run for 12 months.

Person specification

Type of person we are looking for, in relation to ‘Skills’, ‘Knowledge’ and ‘Motivation’:

• Completing placement as part of University Degree either through Year In Industry/Industrial Placement or Gap Year
• Studying for a degree at a UK University with a year in industry placement year or taking a gap year
• A genuine interest in pursuing a technical role in the cyber security/forensic field
• Excellent written and communication skills
• The motivation and resilience to make the most of this opportunity

Who can apply?

Applicants must be completing placement as part of a degree course at a UK University, either through Year in Industry/Industrial Placement or Gap Year.

This position will close for applications on 28th January 2024. Please note that we only accept application forms. Please do not send over your CV or cover letter as they will not be considered.

Please access the Word version of the Application Form here: Undergraduate Vacancies | Pfizer UK and find instructions as to how to complete your application and more about eligibility criteria.

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