Undergraduate Digital Forensic and Insider Threat Analyst (DFIT)

Pfizer UK Undergraduate Programme 2025/2026 

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. You can download the Word version of the Application Form here: Undergraduate Vacancies | Pfizer UK and find instructions as to how to complete your application and more about eligibility criteria.   

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. The GIS organization strives to broaden the cybersecurity ownership culture across the company through targeted awareness campaigns and empowering colleagues to be risk aware. 

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. The role will require analysts to conduct event correlation, perform attack lifecycle analysis, and develop proactive mitigations that enable a defense-in-depth posture for the Pfizer environment. The ability to protect confidential information and operate within all policies, procedures and work instructions is a must. 

This is an opportunity to work within our EMEA CORE (Cybersecurity Operations & Response Environment) facility which includes other teams that fall within the larger Global Information Security (GIS) organization. 

ROLE RESPONSIBILTIES:  

• Conduct and manage collections of evidence to industry standards. This includes various data sources such as laptops, mobile devices and cloud sources. 

• Participate in the Forensic Investigation Triage process triaging and prioritizing new requests and alert tickets. 

• Responding to customers, alerts, assignment of cases, conducting investigations and attending daily meetings. 

• Ability to clearly and thoroughly document the repeatable actions taken during your analysis and have a strong attention to detail. 

• Contribute to the development and implementation of DFIT capabilities, detections and processes.  

• Gain experience and use of industry standard digital forensic tools (such as EnCase, FTK, NUIX, Axiom, Cellebrite, X-Ways, SIFT Workstation, XRY) including validation of these tools.  

• Suggest and develop proactive mitigations that enable a defense-in-depth posture for the Pfizer environment. 

• Participate, support and manage projects. Including research, testing and validating findings. 

• Ability to work both freely and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. 

• Manage, maintain and update the DFIT dashboards and metrics. 

• Manage data storage archiving historical data in line with local policy. 

• Ability to work both freely and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. 

• As part of a global team on occasion will require working outside normal business hours to attend meetings, case activities and complete projects. 

What other opportunities and benefits do Pfizer offer? 

• Market benchmarked salary and benefits 

• There may be opportunities to attend cyber/forensic related events  

• Participate in a variety of volunteering activities.   Pfizer offer 5 volunteering days per annum. 

• Attend various skills building sessions include Networking, Presentation Skills, Interview Training, CV writing 

• 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, in relation to ‘Skills’, ‘Knowledge’ and ‘Motivation’: 

• Completing placement as part of University Degree either through Year In Industry/Industrial Placement or Gap Year 

• Studying for a degree at a UK University with a year in industry placement year or taking a gap year 

• A genuine interest in pursuing a technical role in the cyber security/forensic field 

• Excellent written and communication skills  

• The motivation and resilience to make the most of this opportunity 

As a reminder……. 

Who can apply? 

Applicants must be completing placement as part of a degree course at a UK University, either through Year in Industry/Industrial Placement or Gap Year. 

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. 

Please access the Word version of the Application Form here: Undergraduate Vacancies | Pfizer UK and find instructions as to how to complete your application and more about eligibility criteria. 

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Work Location: On Premise

Purpose 

Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.  

Digital Transformation Strategy

One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.

Flexibility  

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Let’s start the conversation!  

Equal Employment Opportunity 

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.

DisAbility Confident

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments necessary to support your application and future career. Our mission is unleashing the power of our people, especially those with unique superpowers. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!