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Lifescale Analytics · 15 hours ago

Network Security Specialist/Forensic Analyst

Ocoee, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$145K/yr - $150K/yr

8+ years exp

Lifescale Analytics is a company that helps achieve data-driven decisions through innovative solutions. They are seeking a highly experienced Network Security Specialist/Forensic Analyst to lead investigations into payment card fraud and financial crimes while ensuring the protection of sensitive data.

AnalyticsConsultingSoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Sara Giergielewicz

Responsibilities

Lead and conduct in-depth investigations into suspected payment card fraud and other financial crimes, from initial detection to final resolution

Utilize advanced digital forensic techniques to acquire, preserve, and analyze digital evidence from various sources to support investigations and root cause analysis

Monitor and analyze transaction data, user behavior, and security alerts from SIEM (“Security Information and Event Management”) and fraud detection systems to identify suspicious patterns and indicators of compromise

Implement a monitoring system to identify at a minimum:

Unusual spikes in failed payment transaction attempts

High volume of low-value transactions from the same IP or device on single credit cards

Multiple transactions in quick succession utilizing different credit cards but originating from the same IP, device fingerprint, or session ID

Perform Log & SIEM Analysis for web and payment logs to detect at a minimum:

Burst patterns

Consistent failed authorizations

Repeated use of credit card data

Enable alerting on anomalies such as:

Transaction volume per minute/hour

Failure rate thresholds

Collaborate with internal and external teams, including legal, compliance, and law enforcement, to manage investigation cases and provide expert testimony or detailed reports as needed or required

Conduct forensic readiness assessments and contribute to the development of the incident response plan to ensure the business enterprise can effectively respond to a data breach

Mentor junior analysts and stay current with the latest fraud tactics, cyber threats, and security technologies

Qualification

CybersecurityDigital forensicsFraud detectionRisk analysisForensic toolsData analysisISO frameworksCommunication skillsMentoringTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

MUST reside in Ocoee, FL or the surrounding area, and MUST report in office 5 days a week

Applicants responding to this position must be a US Citizen and will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information

Must have lived in the US for the past 5 years

The Employer will not sponsor applicants for any employment visas, at hiring or in the future, including but not limited to H-1B, EAD or OPT visas

8-10 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on payment fraud detection, resolution, and digital forensics

Demonstrated expertise in security best practices, risk analysis approaches and their practical application

Familiarity with ISO, CIS, NIST, CSF and SCF frameworks and security controls

Proven experience with forensic tools and applications (e.g., EnCase, FTK, or similar)

Strong analytical skills, with a track record of using data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Python, other scripting languages) to investigate complex financial fraud schemes

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of producing detailed reports and presenting findings to technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field

Preferred

Certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Payments Professional (CPP), and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) are highly preferred