14107 - Forensic Security Specialist (onsite) – Ocoee, FL
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Contract
Estimated Duration: 12+ months with possible extensions
Work Setting: 100% of the time at the Client’s site. No telecommuting or remote work. This is a non-negotiable requirement from the client
Required
• Availability to work 100% of the time at the Client’s site in Ocoee, FL (required);
• Progressive experience in cybersecurity, focusing on payment fraud detection, resolution, and digital forensics (8-10 years);
• Proven experience in security best practices, risk analysis, and their practical application;
• Experience with ISO, CIS, NIST, CSF, and SCF frameworks and security controls;
• Proven experience with forensic tools and applications (e.g., EnCase, FTK, or similar);
• Experience using data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Python, other scripting languages) to investigate complex financial fraud schemes;
• 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)
Responsibilities
• Lead and conduct in-depth investigations into suspected payment card fraud and other financial crimes.
• 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 to identify suspicious patterns.
• Implement a monitoring system to identify unusual spikes in failed transaction attempts, high volume of low-value transactions, and multiple transactions in quick succession with different credit cards.
• Perform Log & SIEM Analysis for web and payment logs to detect burst patterns, consistent failed authorizations, and repeated use of credit card data.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to manage investigation cases and provide expert testimony or detailed reports.
• Conduct forensic readiness assessments and contribute to the development of the incident response plan.