Cyber Support Analyst

Title: Cyber Support Analyst
Location: Pittsburgh, PA 
Security Clearance: Moderate Background Investigation (MBI)
Schedule: Due to the nature of law enforcement work and operation, position may require occasional support outside of core working hours, as well as intermittent weekend support, mission dependent.

About KACE: 
When you make the decision to join KACE, you are choosing to work alongside talented professionals that have one thing in common; the passion to make a difference! KACE employees bring their diverse talents and experiences to work on critical projects that help shape the nation’s safety, security, and quality of life. The desire to have a career that is purposeful and forward thinking is woven into every KACE employee…it’s The KACE Way. KACE employees are; purpose driven, forward focused, open-minded, trustworthy and invested. The KACE Way is our commitment to our employees, to our customers, and to our communities. Join KACE and make a difference!

Job Summary:
The Cyber Support Analyst provides analytical support to the Postal Inspection Service.  The analyst will be embedded with the National Cyber Forensic Training Alliance (NCFTA) providing investigators with analysis of threat actors, criminal techniques, and identification of suspects.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 

• Financial Investigations Research:  Perform database checks and query NCFTA Financial Industry partners related to USPIS investigations.
• Technical Indicator Research:  Utilize NCFTA resources to research suspect IP addresses, email addresses, or nicknames (monikers).
• Merchandise Reshipping Support:  Research addresses of suspected re-shipper/freight forwarder/work at home mules utilizing NCFTA data resources and partner organizations. 
• Cyber Intelligence – Black Market Internet Analysis:  Analyze case information from investigators and produce an intelligence report containing findings developed by the Cyber and Analytics group's analyst and analysts from NCFTA, which may be used to facilitate the identification, disruption and dismantling, of individuals and organizations using the mail to facilitate black market internet trade.
• Case enrichment:  Identify trends, patterns, and connections to established cases based on onsite public/private information including consumer complaints, NCFTA partner and analytical intelligence.
• Cyber Financial Program (NCFTA Program) Initiatives:  Actively engage with and monitor topics discussed within the NCFTA Cyber Financial program (CyFin) to identify valuable information for current cases or something new that could be referred to field investigators to enhance investigations, such as: Common Point of Purchases, Securities Fraud, Business Email Compromise, Synthetic ID Theft/Fraud, Crypto and Digital Currency Payments, Account Abuse, Intrusion, and Money Laundering, Skimming
• NCFTA's Internet Fraud Alert (IFA) System:  Utilize the IFA system (alerts on compromised domains, emails, payment cards, and reporting of stolen credentials) to identify potential leads for new and ongoing USPIS cases. 

Minimum Qualifications & Skills: 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a law enforcement intelligence unit environment. 
• General knowledge of federal statutes;
• Ability to analyze financial information, conduct analysis, conduct research;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Proficiency conducting research on the internet and commercial as well as public databases;
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal direct supervision;
• Experience supporting the preparation of a final work product;
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and SharePoint.

Clearance: 
Applicants selected may be subject to a government background investigation and may be required to meet the following conditions of employment.

Security Requirements/Background Investigation Requirements: 
•    Must be a U.S Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.
•    Favorable credit check for all cleared positions 
•    Successfully passing a background investigation including drug screening.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
•    Standing/Walking/Mobility:  Must have mobility to attend meetings with other managers and employees. Standing for prolonged and extended periods of time.
•    Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling:  0% - 10% of the time.
•    Lifting/Pulling/Pushing:  0% - 10% of the time.
•    Fingering/Grasping/Feeling:  Must be able to write, type and use a telephone system 100% of the time.
•    Sitting:  Sitting for prolonged and extended periods of time.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may revise duties as necessary without updating this job description.

For more information about the company please visit our website at www.kacecompany.com

KACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

KACE complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].