Cyber Defense Forensic Analyst

Global Payments Inc. • Columbus, GA

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About The Position

Global Payments is seeking a Senior Cyber Issues Analyst to join its Cyber Defense & Digital Forensics Team. The role protects the company’s technology ecosystem by leading complex cyber investigations, identifying the root causes of security incidents, and driving actions to strengthen security. The analyst works across business and technology teams to identify emerging threats, improve resilience, and inform security decisions that help safeguard clients, partners, and payment transactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Networking, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience conducting digital forensic investigations, incident response activities, and cyber threat analysis in enterprise technology environments.
• Strong knowledge of evidence collection, preservation, chain-of-custody procedures, and industry-standard forensic methodologies.
• Ability to analyze complex security incidents, identify root causes, and develop effective containment and remediation strategies.
• Experience working across cross-functional teams, exercising sound judgment, and influencing stakeholders to achieve security and business outcomes.

Nice To Haves

• Industry-recognized certifications such as EnCE, CFCE, OSCP, GPEN, CISSP, GCIH, or GCIA.
• Experience investigating Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) activity and understanding threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) in the financial services industry.
• Experience leading complex security initiatives, mentoring team members, or coordinating cross-functional incident response efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead cyber investigations to identify root causes, contain threats, and drive remediation that reduces organizational risk and strengthens security resilience.
• Conduct forensic analysis across complex environments, uncovering evidence and insights to improve incident response and inform business decisions.
• Use threat intelligence and kill chain analysis to identify control gaps and recommend improvements to detection, prevention, and response capabilities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, attack techniques, and security solutions to advance cyber defense and protect critical assets.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to share lessons learned, strengthen security awareness, and improve preparedness for future cyber risks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior