Cyber Security And Forensic Analyst

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical Cyber Security and Forensic Analyst to safeguard our digital assets, financial systems, and customer information. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring, detecting, investigating, and responding to cyber threats while conducting digital forensic investigations to identify the root cause of security incidents.

Working within a dynamic FinTech environment, the role requires expertise in cybersecurity operations, incident response, digital forensics, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will play a key role in strengthening our security posture and ensuring business resilience against evolving cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities

Cyber Security Operations

• Monitor security events using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools.
• Detect, analyse, and respond to cyber threats and security incidents.
• Investigate suspicious activities and perform threat hunting exercises.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation efforts.
• Perform security risk assessments across applications, networks, cloud environments, and infrastructure.
• Support implementation of security controls based on industry best practices.
• Assist with penetration testing and validation of security findings.
• Monitor endpoint security, firewalls, IDS/IPS, email security, and cloud security platforms.
• Develop and maintain security monitoring dashboards and reports.

Digital Forensics

• Conduct forensic acquisition and preservation of digital evidence.
• Perform forensic analysis on computers, mobile devices, cloud environments, servers, and network systems.
• Analyze malware, phishing attacks, ransomware incidents, and unauthorised access events.
• Prepare forensic reports suitable for internal investigations, regulatory reviews, and legal proceedings.
• Maintain chain of custody procedures for digital evidence.
• Support fraud investigations involving financial transactions and cyber-enabled crimes.

Incident Response

• Participate in incident response activities throughout the incident lifecycle.
• Perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate containment, eradication, and recovery efforts.
• Develop and improve incident response playbooks.
• Conduct post-incident reviews and lessons learned sessions.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with relevant cybersecurity regulations and standards.
• Support audits and regulatory examinations.
• Assist in developing and maintaining cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards.
• Conduct third-party security risk assessments.
• Maintain security documentation and evidence for compliance purposes.

Threat Intelligence

• Monitor emerging cyber threats targeting the financial sector.
• Analyse threat intelligence feeds and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Track Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and Indicators of Attack (IOAs).
• Share actionable intelligence with internal stakeholders.

Security Awareness

• Support employee cybersecurity awareness initiatives.
• Deliver security training on phishing, social engineering, and secure computing.
• Promote a strong security culture throughout the organisation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Digital Forensics, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in cybersecurity, digital forensics, or incident response, preferably within the financial services or FinTech industry.
• Demonstrated experience investigating cybersecurity incidents and conducting forensic analysis.

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of:

• Network security
• Digital forensics methodologies
• Incident response frameworks
• Malware analysis
• Security monitoring and threat detection
• Cloud security (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud)
• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Vulnerability management
• Operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS)
• TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, SMTP, VPNs, and firewalls
• Scripting using Python, PowerShell, or Bash

Experience with security technologies such as:

• Microsoft Sentinel
• Splunk
• IBM QRadar
• Microsoft Defender
• CrowdStrike Falcon
• Palo Alto Networks
• Fortinet
• Cisco Security solutions
• Wireshark
• Autopsy
• EnCase
• FTK
• Volatility
• Cellebrite (desirable)

Professional Certifications (Preferred)

One or more of the following:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
• Certified Computer Examiner (CCE)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA CySA+
• EC-Council Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)

Core Competencies

• Analytical and critical thinking
• Strong investigative mindset
• Problem-solving ability
• Attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work under pressure during security incidents
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Team collaboration
• Sound judgment and decision-making
• Continuous learning mindset

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Mean Time to Detect (MTTD)
• Mean Time to Respond (MTTR)
• Number of security incidents successfully contained
• Percentage of vulnerabilities remediated within SLA
• Regulatory compliance and audit outcomes
• Quality and timeliness of forensic investigation reports
• Reduction in successful phishing or fraud incidents
• Security awareness training completion rates

Interested candidates should send their CVs to: fintechcareersgh@gmail.com

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