Cyber Insider Threat Analyst III

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Requisition #: 1613

Job Title: Cyber Insider Threat Analyst III

Location: Hybrid, Springfield, VA

Clearance Level: Top Secret with the ability to obtain an SCI, Must Have Clearance to Start

Job Description

This role conducts ongoing cyber insider threat monitoring to identify threats associated with authorized users conducting unauthorized activities such as data exfiltration, unauthorized access, and/or other negligent or malicious behaviors. One must be a SME in User Activity Monitoring (UAM) and/or User Behavior Analytics (UBA).

• Engages advanced operations, legal, HR, or law enforcement teams to coordinate and report on investigations.
• Engages with cyber program elements including Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Hunt Forensics, Malware Reverse Engineering, Threat Emulation, and Security Operations to coordinate and consult on insider threat investigations.
• Create incident reports detailing cyber methods of identification, analysis, and conclusion.

Education and Background

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, STEM, Information Technology, or Cybersecurity certificates are advantageous.

Years of Experience

5 years experience minimum in UAM/UBA analysis.

Required Skills

Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience leading the cyber component of an insider threat program, with an in-depth understanding of the principles, methodologies, and best practices for establishing, operating, and maturing an insider threat program (UAM or UBA).

Preferred Skills

• Counter-intelligence experience
• Digital Forensics and related certifications
• User Activity Monitoring (UAM)
• User Behavior Analytics (UBA)
• DCSA Insider Threat Hub certifications

Working Conditions

Office setting.