Analyst: Digital Forensics

Capitec Bank; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution is looking for a Digital Forensic Analyst. This role requires 5 years of experience in Digital Forensics or information security. You will apply data analytics to enhance fraud prevention and provide investigative services. The ideal candidate should hold a relevant qualification and possess strong analytical and investigative skills, working within a dynamic banking environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide digital forensic investigative service through effective data analytics.
• Enhance fraud prevention tactics through analytical insights.
• Improve investigation capabilities through data analysis and technical controls.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communications Skills

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

Problem solving skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Forensics or Information Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Forensics or Information Technology

Tools

Digital security and forensic processes

Threat Analysis

Vulnerability Assessment / Scanning

Security Monitoring

Incident response

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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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