What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Security Specialist position at BLYK Engineering Services?
Job Title: Network Security Specialist/Forensic Analyst
Location - Ocoee FL. On-Site position
#Responsibilities
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:
o Unusual spikes in failed payment transaction attempts.
o High volume of low-value transactions from the same IP or device on single credit cards.
o 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:
o Burst patterns.
o Consistent failed authorizations.
o Repeated use of credit card data.
Enable alerting on anomalies such as:
o Transaction volume per minute/hour.
o 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.
#Requirements
8-10 years of progressive experience in #cybersecurity, with a focus on #paymentfraud detection, #resolution, and #digitalforensics.
Demonstrated expertise in #security best practices, #riskanalysis approaches and their practical application.
Familiarity with #ISO, #CIS, #NIST, #CSF and #SCF frameworks and security controls.
Proven experience with #forensictools and applications (e.g., #EnCase, #FTK, or similar).
Strong analytical skills, with a track record of using #dataanalysis tools (e.g., #SQL, #Python, other scripting languages) to investigate complex #financialfraud schemes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of producing detailed reports and presenting findings to technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership.
Certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Payments Professional (CPP), and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) are highly preferred.
Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.