Senior Investigations Analyst - Digital Forensics

Who We Are

At Corebridge Financial, we believe action is everything. That’s why every day we partner with financial professionals and institutions to make it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives, for today and tomorrow. We align to a set of Values that are the core pillars that define our culture and help bring our brand purpose to life: We are stronger as one: We collaborate across the enterprise, scale what works and act decisively for our customers and partners. We deliver on commitments: We are accountable, empower each other and go above and beyond for our stakeholders. We learn, improve and innovate: We get better each day by challenging the status quo and equipping ourselves for the future. We are inclusive: We embrace different perspectives, enabling our colleagues to make an impact and bring their whole selves to work.

Who You’ll Work With

The Information Technology organization is the technological foundation of our business and works in collaboration with our partners from across the company. The team drives technology and digital transformation, partners with business leaders to design and execute new strategies through IT and operations services and ensures the necessary IT risk management and security measures are in place and aligned with enterprise architecture standards and principles.

About The Role

As a Senior Investigations Analyst, you are the lead "digital detective" for the organization. You will be responsible for conducting complex, forensically sound investigations into security breaches, policy violations, and potential litigation matters. You will leverage advanced forensic suites—with a particular focus on Nuix—to parse massive datasets, recover "hidden" evidence, and build a factual narrative for legal, HR, and executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Forensic Acquisition & Preservation Chain of Custody: Lead the collection and preservation of digital evidence (workstations, mobile, cloud, and server logs) ensuring strict adherence to forensic standards and chain-of-custody protocols.
• Imaging & Extraction: Perform live and dead-box imaging of systems across diverse OS environments (Windows, macOS, Linux).
• Remote Collections: Utilize enterprise forensic tools to perform stealthy, remote data acquisitions without disrupting business operations.
• Deep-Dive Investigation & Analysis Axiom/Nuix Power User: Utilize forensic toolsets to ingest, process, and analyze multi-terabyte datasets. You will be expected to create complex search queries, perform deduplication, and identify communication patterns across disparate data sources.
• Artifact Analysis: Investigate system artifacts (e.g. Registry, MFT, Shellbags, LNK files) to reconstruct user activity and timeline events.
• Data Recovery: Perform file carving and unallocated space analysis to recover deleted or obscured evidence.
• Email & Communication Forensics: Conduct deep-dive analysis of PST/OST files and cloud-based mail (O365/Gmail) to identify evidence of data exfiltration or collusion.
• Reporting & Stakeholder Management Expert Reporting: Translate technical forensic findings into clear, "plain English" investigative reports suitable for legal proceedings or executive review.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Act as the technical liaison for Legal, HR, and Internal Audit teams to define the scope of investigations and provide status updates on high-sensitivity cases.
• Continuous Improvement: Refine forensic workflows and laboratory standards to ensure the team stays ahead of anti-forensic techniques.

Skills and Qualifications

Technical Requirements

• Experience: 4+ years of experience in digital forensics and/or corporate investigations.
• Forensic Toolset Mastery: Axiom or Nuix (Highly Preferred)
• Other Tools: Advanced experience with at least two of the following: EnCase, FTK, Autopsy or X-Ways Forensics.
• Mobile Forensics: Experience with Cellebrite UFED or Magnet GrayKey.
• DLP: Purview Technical Knowledge Deep understanding of file systems (NTFS, APFS, Ext4), memory forensics (Volatility), and cloud-native logging (Azure Unified Audit Log, AWS CloudTrail).
• Scripting (Plus): Basic ability to use Python or SQL to automate data parsing or query large investigative databases.

Preferred Certifications

• Tool-Specific: Nuix Workstation Forensic Practitioner, EnCE, or MCFE.
• Vendor-Neutral: GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).

Soft Skills Ethics & Integrity: Unwavering commitment to maintaining confidentiality and impartiality during sensitive investigations. The "Detective Mindset": The ability to look past the obvious and connect non-linear data points to find the "smoking gun." Clarity under Pressure: Experience delivering tough findings to senior leadership in high-stress environments.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $128,000 to $140,000 at the commencement of employment for the Jersey City, NJ and Woodland Hills, CA area. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered will ultimately be dependent on multiple factors, which may include the candidate’s geographic location, skills, experience and other qualifications. In addition, the position is eligible for a discretionary bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. Corebridge also offers a range of competitive benefits as part of the total compensation package, as detailed below.

Work Location

This position is based in Corebridge Financial’s Woodland Hills, CA, Jersey City, NJ, or Houston, TX office and is subject to our hybrid working policy, which gives colleagues the benefits of working both in an office and remotely. Estimated Travel May include up to 25%.

Why Corebridge?

At Corebridge Financial, we prioritize the health, well-being, and work-life balance of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to support employees both personally and professionally, ensuring that they have the resources and flexibility needed to thrive.

Benefit Offerings Include:

• Health and Wellness: We offer a range of medical, dental and vision insurance plans, as well as mental health support and wellness initiatives to promote overall well-being.
• Retirement Savings: We offer retirement benefits options, which vary by location. In the U.S., our competitive 401(k) Plan offers a generous dollar-for-dollar Company matching contribution of up to 6% of eligible pay and a Company contribution equal to 3% of eligible pay (subject to annual IRS limits and Plan terms). These Company contributions vest immediately.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources are available to all employees.
• Matching charitable donations: Corebridge matches donations to tax-exempt organizations 1:1, up to $5,000.
• Volunteer Time Off: Employees may use up to 16 volunteer hours annually to support activities that enhance and serve communities where employees live and work.
• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees start off with at least 24 Paid Time Off (PTO) days so they can take time off for themselves and their families when they need it.

Eligibility for and participation in employer-sponsored benefit plans and Company programs will be subject to applicable law, governing Plan document(s) and Company policy.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer Corebridge Financial, is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws.

All applicants will be considered for employment based on job-related qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

The Company is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

At Corebridge Financial, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to building a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability.

Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our colleagues are respected as individuals and valued for their unique perspectives.

Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees, including any accommodations needed on the basis of physical or mental disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

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