Forensic Analyst

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Security Specialist / Forensic Analyst with deep expertise in financial controls, cybersecurity, and digital forensics. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with hands-on experience preventing, detecting, and resolving complex fraud schemes, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory frameworks.

This is an intermediate professional-level role requiring the ability to work on multiple projects, mentor junior staff, and provide leadership on fraud prevention and forensic analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct investigations into payment card fraud and financial crimes from detection to resolution.
• Apply advanced forensic techniques to acquire, preserve, and analyze digital evidence.
• Monitor and analyze transaction data, security alerts, and logs from SIEM/fraud detection systems.
• Detect and alert on fraud patterns, including unusual spikes in failed transactions, burst activity, and high-volume anomalies.
• Collaborate with compliance, legal, and law enforcement to prepare reports, expert testimony, and evidence packages.
• Conduct forensic readiness assessments and contribute to incident response planning.
• Mentor junior analysts and stay updated on fraud tactics, cyber threats, and security technologies.

Requirements

• 8 10 years of progressive cybersecurity experience, with focus on fraud detection, digital forensics, and risk analysis.
• Strong knowledge of ISO, CIS, NIST, CSF, SCF frameworks.
• Hands-on expertise with forensic tools (e.g., EnCase, FTK, or similar ).
• Proficiency with data analysis tools ( SQL, Python, scripting languages ) to investigate fraud.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills, with ability to present findings to both technical and executive audiences.
• Preferred Certifications: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Payments Professional (CPP), and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
• Education: Bachelor s or Master s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.