Kforce Inc · 6 days ago
Network Security Specialist (Forensic Analyst)
Ocoee, FL
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$65/hr - $70/hr
8+ years expKforce Inc is seeking a Network Security Specialist (Forensic Analyst) to lead investigations into payment card fraud and financial crimes. The role involves utilizing digital forensic techniques, monitoring transaction data, and developing security solutions to prevent fraud.
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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
Complexity: Intermediate professional level role; Develop security solutions for medium to high complex assignments; Works on multiple projects as a team member and may also lead systems related; May coach junior level technical staff
Develops, evaluates and maintains systems that help detect and prevent suspicious transactions from being run and tested within the payment application
Requires technical expertise in risk management tools, forensics (gathering of evidence, presentation, chain of custody, etc.), combined management tools, forensics (gathering of evidence, presentation, chain of custody, etc.) with knowledge of industry best practices and procedures
Assists in the development and implementation of financial controls that will deter and prevent fraudulent activity
Prepares status reports on security matters and develops security risk analysis scenarios and response procedures regarding suspected payment card and banking fraudulent transactions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field
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
Preferred
Certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Payments Professional (CPP), and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) are highly preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance
HSA
FSA
401(k)
Life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Company
Kforce Inc
Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2024-05-20IPO
2014-06-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Aaron Travis
Digital Experience Delivery Director | Kforce Consulting Solutions
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