Insider Threat Analyst

PKH Enterprises
Washington, DC, United States
5 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Unix Cyber Security Computer Networks Information Leak Prevention Linux Intrusion Detection and Prevention Network Forensics

Job description

  • Monitor & Analyze user activity data to detect anomalous behavior and potential insider threats.
  • Triage & Investigate alerts, documenting findings and reporting them through case management systems.
  • Develop & Implement countermeasures against known adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity, counterintelligence, and law enforcement teams to refine detection strategies.
  • Conduct Forensic Analysis on network traffic, intrusion attempts, and data loss prevention technologies.
  • Support Insider Threat Programs by integrating multiple security data sources and refining detection triggers.
  • Provide Briefings & Reports to leadership on trends, risks, and mitigation strategies. Required

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information assurance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5 years relevant experience in UAM or insider threat detection, including ability to develop dashboards, filters, and audit policy triggers.
  • Familiarity with network traffic analysis, intrusion detection, and forensic investigations.
  • Certifications: CISSP, CEH, Security+, or DoD-8570 IAT Level II.
  • Clearance: Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance. Preferred Experience:

  • Knowledge of Windows, Linux, Unix operating systems.
  • Experience with UAM tools
  • Ability to develop dashboards, filters, and audit policy triggers.

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