Incident Analyst (full time or student program)
ERNW Research GmbH
Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg
The Role
This position sits within an incident response team, with day-to-day work spanning incident analysis, malware analysis, and digital forensics projects. Depending on experience and interests, the role may also extend into security consulting, training, and assessment engagements across a variety of challenging client environments.
Skills & Experience
Candidates should have a background in computer science or IT security and working knowledge of areas such as file system forensics, memory forensics, log analysis, and malware analysis. Scripting ability in Python, Shell, or PowerShell is expected, and familiarity with tools such as Velociraptor, EnCase, X-Ways, or sandbox platforms is advantageous.
Who It Suits
This role suits a motivated, self-directed individual — whether a graduate, student, or early-career professional — with a genuine passion for deep technical investigation. Strong ambition and curiosity can offset limited experience, making it an appealing opportunity for those eager to develop rapidly within incident response and forensics.
Typical advertised salary for Incident Response roles in Germany: €81,000–€115,000 (median €86,000 — from 10 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).
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