Network Security Specialist / Forensic Analyst
Posted: 01/13/2026
Job Number: N3oxRnNQa3o2N3VvYllsckM1UXNQZz09
Pay Rate: 55-60 Hourly USD
Job Description
Job Title: Network Security Specialist / Forensic Analyst
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Network Security Specialist / Forensic Analyst with expertise in cybersecurity, payment fraud detection, and digital forensics. The ideal candidate will proactively prevent, detect, and resolve complex fraud schemes while ensuring compliance with industry best practices and security standards.
Key Responsibilities
Preferred Certifications
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Network Security Specialist / Forensic Analyst with expertise in cybersecurity, payment fraud detection, and digital forensics. The ideal candidate will proactively prevent, detect, and resolve complex fraud schemes while ensuring compliance with industry best practices and security standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and conduct investigations into suspected payment card fraud and financial crimes from detection to resolution.
- Utilize advanced digital forensic techniques to acquire, preserve, and analyze digital evidence.
- Monitor and analyze transaction data, user behavior, and security alerts from SIEM and fraud detection systems.
- Implement monitoring systems to identify anomalies such as unusual transaction patterns, spikes in failed attempts, and suspicious IP/device activity.
- Perform log and SIEM analysis for web and payment logs to detect burst patterns and repeated failed authorizations.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders (legal, compliance, law enforcement) for case management and reporting.
- Conduct forensic readiness assessments and contribute to incident response planning.
- Mentor junior analysts and stay updated on emerging fraud tactics and cybersecurity trends.
- 8–10 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, focusing on payment fraud detection and digital forensics.
- Expertise in security best practices, risk analysis, and frameworks such as ISO, CIS, NIST, CSF, and SCF.
- Hands-on experience with forensic tools (e.g., EnCase, FTK) and data analysis tools (SQL, Python, scripting languages).
- Strong analytical and communication skills for producing detailed reports and presenting findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
Preferred Certifications
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Certified Payments Professional (CPP)
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)