Entry Level Cyber Insurance Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 419-221588-KPG
Department: DPS-Office of State Police
Opening Date: 05/28/2026
Closing Date: 6/2/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
The Cyber Crime Analyst applies advanced technical skills to support criminal investigations in the cyber domain. This position focuses on digital forensics, cyber threat investigations, and technical analysis in support of law enforcement operations.
The Cyber Crime Analyst supports digital forensic examinations, cyber investigations, and incident response operations in a law enforcement environment. This is an entry-level position designed for strong recent graduates with a solid technical foundation and a genuine interest in digital investigations.
You are not expected to know everything on day one. You are expected to have fundamentals, analytical ability, and the willingness to grow.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience in law enforcement, cybersecurity, intelligence, or investigatory work plus one year of experience in digital forensics examinations or cybersecurity; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus one year of experience in digital forensics examinations or cybersecurity; OR
A bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in digital forensics examinations or cybersecurity; OR
A bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information systems.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- Conduct digital forensic examinations of computers, networks, and electronic media
- Analyze and interpret complex technical evidence for criminal investigations
- Support sensitive and large-scale cybercrime investigations
- Assist with incident response and cyber emergency operations
- Provide technical guidance to investigators and prosecutors
- Participate in multi-agency task forces and investigative meetings
- Evaluate and integrate new technologies into investigative workflows
- Deliver training or instruction on cyber investigative tools and methodologies
Other information:
Applicants with experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply. These qualifications are not required, and candidates are not expected to possess all the listed experience.

• Experience with some forensic tools (examples: EnCase, FTK, Autopsy, Magnet AXIOM, X-Ways, Volatility)
• Basic memory forensics awareness
• Timeline construction from multiple artifacts
• Malware triage exposure (hashes, strings, sandboxing)
• SIEM exposure (Splunk, Elastic, OpenSearch, or similar)
• Threat intelligence concepts (IOCs, MITRE ATT&CK, STIX/TAXII)
• OSINT familiarity (Maltego, Shodan, VirusTotal, WHOIS/DNS analysis)
• Python or PowerShell scripting for automation
• Participation in cyber clubs, competitions, labs, and internships
• Comfort presenting technical information to others

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Cyber Crime Analyst 1 or 2, depending on experience.
Work Schedule: Work hours are 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM or 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (40 hrs./week) Monday - Friday
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).Resumes will notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:Department of Public Safety
ATTN: Human Resources/Kristin Garcia
P.O. BOX 66614
Baton Rouge, LA. 70896
Email: DPSEmployeeAdministration@la.gov
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