ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Summer Digital Forensics Graduate Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Digital Remedy

Intern

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

KSNV Summer Digital Intern Step inside the newsroom where stories break, voices matter, and ... Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, or a recent graduate * Be at least a ...

Sphinx LLC

Cyber Crime Investigator

Quantico, VA · Remote

$135K - $195K/yr

Advanced certifications in digital forensics to include GCFA, GCFE, FTK/EnCase Certified Examiner, or equivalent training. * Graduate of Counterintelligence Special Agent credentialing course such as ...

Sphinx LLC

Cyber Crime Investigator

Washington, DC · On-site

$135K - $195K/yr

Advanced certifications in digital forensics to include GCFA, GCFE, FTK/EnCase Certified Examiner, or equivalent training. * Graduate of Counterintelligence Special Agent credentialing course such as ...

Sphinx LLC

Cyber Crime Investigator

Reston, VA · Remote

$135K - $195K/yr

Advanced certifications in digital forensics to include GCFA, GCFE, FTK/EnCase Certified Examiner, or equivalent training. * Graduate of Counterintelligence Special Agent credentialing course such as ...

Sphinx LLC

Cyber Crime Investigator

Quantico, VA · Remote

$135K - $195K/yr

Advanced certifications in digital forensics to include GCFA, GCFE, FTK/EnCase Certified Examiner, or equivalent training. * Graduate of Counterintelligence Special Agent credentialing course such as ...

Sphinx LLC

Cyber Crime Investigator

Reston, VA · Remote

$135K - $195K/yr

Advanced certifications in digital forensics to include GCFA, GCFE, FTK/EnCase Certified Examiner, or equivalent training. * Graduate of Counterintelligence Special Agent credentialing course such as ...

Sphinx LLC

Cyber Crime Investigator

Washington, DC · On-site

$135K - $195K/yr

Advanced certifications in digital forensics to include GCFA, GCFE, FTK/EnCase Certified Examiner, or equivalent training. * Graduate of Counterintelligence Special Agent credentialing course such as ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsSummer Digital Forensics Graduate Jobs

Summer Digital Forensics Graduate information

See salary details

$23K

$83.2K

$198.5K

How much do summer digital forensics graduate jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for summer digital forensics graduate in the United States is $83,220.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,000.00 and $92,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Summer Digital Forensics Graduate vs Summer Cybersecurity Intern?

AspectSummer Digital Forensics Graduate
Required CredentialsTypically recent graduates with degrees in cybersecurity, computer science, or digital forensics
Work EnvironmentHands-on digital investigations, data recovery, and analysis in labs or on-site
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by law enforcement, cybersecurity firms, and forensic labs during summer programs
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level forensic roles for students interested in digital investigations

The Summer Digital Forensics Graduate role focuses on digital investigations, data recovery, and forensic analysis, often requiring relevant degrees. In contrast, a Summer Cybersecurity Intern may have a broader scope, including network security and threat analysis. Both roles are entry-level summer positions in cybersecurity-related fields, but Digital Forensics emphasizes investigative skills and forensic tools.

More about Summer Digital Forensics Graduate jobs
What cities are hiring for Summer Digital Forensics Graduate jobs? Cities with the most Summer Digital Forensics Graduate job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Digital Forensics Graduate jobs? The most popular types of Digital Forensics Graduate jobs are:
What states have the most Summer Digital Forensics Graduate jobs? States with the most job openings for Summer Digital Forensics Graduate jobs include:
What job categories do people searching Summer Digital Forensics Graduate jobs look for? The top searched job categories for Summer Digital Forensics Graduate jobs are:
Summer Digital Forensics Graduate jobs near you
Infographic showing various Summer Digital Forensics Graduate job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 8% Full Time, 78% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,220 per year, or $40 per hour.
Digital Forensic Examiner

Digital Forensic Examiner

Department of Justice

El Paso, TX • On-site

$52K/yr

Other

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Are you interested in a career with the FBI as a Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE)? At the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Digital Forensic Examiners apply their technical skills and experience to preserve and analyze digital evidence related to FBI investigations. As key members of the Computer Analysis and Response Team (CART), Digital Forensic Examiners work with advanced technologies, forensic concepts, software, and tools to solve the Bureau's most challenging cases.Qualifications:GS-9: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-7 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
  • Planned and completed assignments while adhering to established instructions, policies, practices, and procedures.
  • Established and maintained working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to exchange information, assisting in research while providing recommendations to methods and techniques to evaluate data, digital evidence, a variety of technologies and/or analytical support.
  • Utilized computer related hardware and software to preserve, extract and analyze data and/or digital evidence.
GS-11: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-9 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
  • Conducted routine examinations of data and/or digital evidence, using established policies, procedures and precedent techniques.
  • Utilized computer related hardware and software to identify, collect, examine, preserve, and duplicate data and/or digital evidence.
  • Communicated orally and in writing to prepare and present reports, briefings, of information and findings obtained during investigations.
  • Provided guidance to a variety of internal and external stakeholders in the examination and retrieval of data and/or digital evidence, ensuring proper established practices and protocols are followed.
Education:BASIC REQUIREMENT
All personnel must have at least 24 college level semester hours from an accredited college or university in one or more of the following disciplines:
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Information Science
  • Information Systems Management
  • Mathematics
  • Operations Research
  • Statistics
  • Technology Management
  • Information Systems Analysis
  • Computer/Digital/Electronic Forensics
  • Science/Technology (other than physical sciences)
    • Acceptable:
      • Physics/Astrophysics
      • Chemistry/Organic Chemistry
    • Unacceptable:
      • Astronomy
      • Geology
      • Biology
  • Management Information Systems
  • Information Technology Systems
  • Data Structure and Design
AND
  • A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university;
OR
Technical Experience:
Four (4) years of full-time experience working as either a technician or forensic examiner (consistent with FBI digital evidence program definitions) within a digital evidence facility that supports criminal investigations and has an external accreditation or internal quality assurance framework.
Hybrid:
Consideration for admission under the Hybrid path is a combination of education and work experience equal or greater than four (4) years. The Digital Evidence Staffing Education & Development Unit (DESED) will combine the full-time work experience, time given for Work Time Experience (WTE) based on certificates/certifications, and time given for academic credit hours to calculate the required four (4) years:
  • Full-time experience working as either a technician or forensic examiner (consistent with FBI digital evidence program definitions) within a digital evidence facility that supports criminal investigations, and has an external accreditation or internal quality assurance framework.
  • Technical and computer forensic industry accepted professional certificates/certifications will be reviewed and assign equivalent WTE based on difficulty of the certificate/certification received, DESED will document and maintain a list of accepted and denied certificates/certifications and their assigned WTE.
  • Two (2) weeks per credit hours will be given for any course over 200 level or equivalent in the following disciplines:
    • Computer Science
    • Engineering
    • Information Science
    • Information Systems Management
    • Mathematics
    • Operations Research
    • Statistics
    • Technology Management
    • Information Systems Analysis
    • Computer/Digital/Electronic Forensics
    • Science/Technology (other than physical sciences)
    • Management Information Systems
    • Information Technology Systems
    • Data Structure and Design
Personnel who hold a current FBI Digital Forensic Examiner certification, are up to date with all requirements for a current FBI Digital Forensic Examiner, and have been continuously certified as an FBI Digital Forensic Examiner for more than one (1) year.
All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows:
GS-9: Applicant must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.
GS-11: Applicant must have a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.
Employment Type: OTHER

Apply