Insider Threat Analyst III

der limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and analyze insider threat alerts using specialized monitoring tools

• Lead investigations of complex and high-risk insider threat cases

• Conduct interviews with employees as part of an investigation

• Analyze information from enterprise cyber security tools to detect anomalous activity and potential threats

• Perform searches and log analysis in a SIEM

• Validate network alerts by coordinating with enterprise-wide cyber defense staff

• Analyze security incidents for trends and patterns to identify gaps and propose risk mitigation solutions

• Collaborate with physical security, legal, and HR teams as needed

• Develop insider threat use cases and detection content within tools

• Modify rules and policies to improve alert accuracy and reduce false positives

• Integrate new data sources to enhance insider threat detection

• Identify and recommend solutions for control gaps or deficiencies that enable insider threats

• Conduct open-source research on industry trends and best practices for insider threat prevention and protection

• Prepare comprehensive and timely written reports summarizing cases and outcomes

• Produce and deliver case reports to a variety of audiences

• Assist in the development of policy, processes, procedures and metrics related to insider threat

• Produce and deliver insider threat awareness and training activities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with an insider threat program or related field

• Demonstrated experience in an insider threat program, preferably in a financial institution

• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain high ethical standards in handling sensitive situations

• Proficiency in various security tools such as data loss prevention, user behavior analytics, file and database activity monitoring, and user activity monitoring

• Proficiency and professionalism in conducting interviews and eliciting information

• Experience with security information and event management systems (SIEM) and log analysis

• Ability to perform data synthesis and analysis on different data types (events and log data)

• Experience in writing and editing clear and concise case reports and documents

• Understanding of the intersection of IT systems and cybersecurity operations

• Advanced communication skills to report complex technical situations to different audiences, including executive leadership and nontechnical staff

• Advanced skill in working with all levels of management, stakeholders and vendors

• Advanced research, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Effective skill in interpreting and translating customer requirements into operational actions

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Locations: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 | 5550 Heritage Oaks Dr. Pensacola, FL 32526

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