Analyst: Digital Forensics

Capitec; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank is seeking candidates for a Digital Forensics Analyst role. The position involves minimizing financial loss through effective forensic investigations and applying data analytics to improve fraud prevention tactics. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in digital and information security, with necessary qualifications in forensics or IT.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in Digital Forensics or information security field.
• 3+ years as a Digital Forensic Analyst or Investigator.
• 3+ years as a Cyber Incident Response Analyst.

Responsibilities

• Minimise financial loss due to digital forensics.
• Provide on-demand digital forensic investigative service.
• Apply data analytics to enhance fraud prevention tactics.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communications Skills

Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)

Problem solving skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Forensics or IT

Bachelor's Degree in Forensics or IT

Tools

MS Office suite

Cyber/Digital security technologies

Job description

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Purpose Statement

• To minimise or prevent financial loss due to digital forensics for Capitec Bank and its clients through:
• Providing an on-demand digital forensic investigative service through the application of effective data analytics, and continuously improve team investigation capabilities through data analysis and improvement of technical controls within client data channels.
• Applying data analytics to highlight trends and patterns
• Provide analytical insights to enhance fraud prevention tactics.
  

Experience

Minimum:

• 5 years working in Digital Forensics OR information security field:
• 3 years Digital Forensic Experience as an Analyst or Investigator
• 3 years as a Cyber Incident response analyst.
  
  

Ideal:

• 5+ years working in a Digital / information security field:
• 3+ years Digital Forensic Experience as an Analyst or Investigator
• 3+ years as a Cyber Incident response analyst.
• Working in the Capitec IT environment
  
  

Qualifications (Minimum)

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Forensics or Information Technology
  
  

Qualifications (Ideal Or Preferred)

• Bachelor's Degree in Forensics or Information Technology
  
  

Knowledge

Minimum:

• Must have a good understanding of:
• Digital security and forensic processes
• Threat Analysis
• Vulnerability Assessment / Scanning
• Security Monitoring
• Compliance and audit
• Incident response
• Cyber/Digital security technologies (e.g. Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, antivirus, patch management)
• Fundamental cyber/digital security concepts (e.g. policy, encryption, access controls, audit trails, risk management)
• MS Office suite
• Computer Forensics
• Windows, Linux and MAC OS
  
  

Ideal:

• Knowledge of Capitec systems and environment
  
  

Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Communications Skills
• Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
• Problem solving skills
  
  

Conditions of Employment

• Clear criminal and credit record
  
  

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