Network Security Specialist/Forensic Analyst (On-site)

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Do you want to make an impact on the world around you? The work we do at Kyra Solutions directly impacts government entities and the citizens they serve. In Transportation practice, our solutions are designed to save lives on the roadways and in our Regulatory practice, we are designing solutions to make government digital for your accessibility. Kyra works hard to offer long-term growth potential, competitive wages, and continuous professional development for our employees.

If you are interested in furthering your career with Kyra and help us improve the way governments serve their citizens, please send your resume, and make sure to include salary expectation, availability, and contact information. You do not want to miss this opportunity!

Title

Network Security Specialist/Forensic Analyst (On-site)

Required Skills and Experience

* 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.

Primary 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 toa data breach.
* Mentor junior analysts and stay current with the latest fraud tactics, cyber threats, and security technologies.

Education

* Bachelor or Master degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.

Certification

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

Location

Ocoee, FL

Duration

Long-Term

Why Kyra?

Founded in 1997, Kyra Solutions is a national leader of transportation technology and regulatory solutions in government. We specialize in the art and science of digital transformation in government. Our commitment to providing the highest level of service and tailored solutions has supported our consistent double-digit growth for over a decade. We are headquartered in the greater Tampa Bay area with other offices across Florida and an innovation center in Silicon Valley, CA.

Because of our dedication to our employees, we have won one of the Best Companies to Work for in Florida 3 years in a row by Florida Trend magazine. Kyra has won other numerous awards including the coveted INC magazine s one of America s Fastest Growing Companies several years in a row. Kyra's commitment to our employees, to best practices in project management and business analysis, and to solution development has led to our achievement in becoming the first Project Management Institute certified company in Florida. Our proven successful track record has resulted in several prestigious awards including the State of Florida's Diversity Business of the Year Award. We are proud to be a sponsor for the TaxWatch Productivity Awards and partner to Florida TaxWatch.

Background & References

Verifiable professional references will be required along with the resume; however, references will be checked/contacted after the interview and before the project starts. Level two background check will be done on the selected candidate for employment, criminal (State & Federal), education, and others as mandated by the client. Please make sure your resume and all other information provided are accurate. Any misrepresentation will mean permanent disqualification by the client. Equal employment opportunity employer.