Undergraduate Digital Forensic and Insider Threat Analyst (DFIT)
Pfizer Digital, Global Information Security (GIS)
Who can apply?
Applicants must be completing a placement as part of a degree course at a UK University, either through Year in Industry/Industrial Placement or Gap Year.
Please note that we will only consider candidates who have applied by completing the Pfizer Placement Application Form. Candidates who do not complete and attach the application form will NOT be considered.
To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please see below:
Department Overview
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.
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.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Conduct and manage collections of evidence to industry standards from various data sources such as laptops, mobile devices, and cloud sources.
2. Participate in the Forensic Investigation Triage process, triaging and prioritizing new requests and alert tickets.
3. Respond to customers, alerts, assign cases, conduct investigations, and attend daily meetings.
4. Clearly document the repeatable actions taken during your analysis with strong attention to detail.
5. Contribute to the development and implementation of DFIT capabilities, detections, and processes.
6. Gain experience with industry-standard digital forensic tools including validation of these tools.
7. Suggest and develop proactive mitigations that enable a defense-in-depth posture for the Pfizer environment.
8. Participate, support, and manage projects including research, testing, and validating findings.
9. Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
10. Manage, maintain, and update the DFIT dashboards and metrics.
11. Manage data storage and archive historical data in line with local policy.
12. Occasionally work outside normal business hours for meetings and case activities.
What other opportunities and benefits do Pfizer offer?
1. Opportunities to attend cyber/forensic related events.
2. Participate in a variety of volunteering activities. Pfizer offers 5 volunteering days per annum.
3. Attend various skills building sessions including Networking, Presentation Skills, Interview Training, CV writing.
4. Pastoral assistance throughout the programme from programme manager.
When can I start?
Placements will start on 1st September 2025 and will run for 12 months.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Type of person we are looking for:
1. Completing placement as part of University Degree.
2. A genuine interest in pursuing a technical role in the cyber security/forensic field.
3. Excellent written and communication skills.
4. The motivation and resilience to make the most of this opportunity.
This position will close for applications on 5th January 2025. Please note that we only accept application forms. Please do not send over your CV or cover letter as they will not be considered.
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