Cyber Security Analyst

Are you a seasoned cybersecurity professional with a passion for building robust defense mechanisms from the ground up? A leading organization dedicated to safeguarding digital assets and ensuring a secure operational environment is seeking a visionary leader to spearhead the implementation of cutting-edge insider threat detection tools and establish a comprehensive operations program. This is your chance to make a profound impact, directly influencing our security posture and protecting our most valuable assets by identifying, assessing, and mitigating critical insider risks such as data loss, intellectual property theft, and malicious activities. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of our security landscape, driving innovation, and operationalizing advanced analytics to create a resilient defense against evolving threats.

As a key member of our security team, you will be at the forefront of enhancing our organization's ability to detect and respond to sophisticated insider threats. You will lead critical initiatives from tool deployment and configuration to comprehensive program development, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and operationalizing advanced detection and response capabilities. This unique opportunity allows you to significantly elevate the maturity of our insider threat program, leveraging best practices in incident response and advanced analytics.

**What you will do:**

* Program Leadership & Development: Design and mature a comprehensive insider threat program that aligns with strategic organizational goals and regulatory mandates. You will develop essential policies, processes, and workflows for effectively detecting, investigating, and mitigating insider threats, while also defining metrics and reporting frameworks to measure program effectiveness.

* Advanced Tool Implementation: Take the lead in configuring and fine-tuning a new insider threat detection tool. This involves ensuring seamless integration with existing security systems like Security Information Event Management (SIEM) and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) solutions, and collaborating with vendors and IT teams to customize the tool for specific organizational use cases.

* Proactive Threat Detection & Analysis: Monitor User Entity Behavioral Analytics (UEBA) to identify suspicious activities and policy violations. You will conduct in-depth investigations into insider threat incidents, working closely with cybersecurity, HR, and legal teams, and continuously refine detection capabilities by creating and optimizing rules, alerts, and risk scoring models.

* Strategic Collaboration & Training: Serve as a subject matter expert on insider threat risks and tools, providing guidance and insights. You will train and mentor junior analysts and cross-functional stakeholders on advanced insider threat detection techniques and tool usage, fostering a culture of security awareness.

* Incident Response & Mitigation: Support the investigation and resolution of insider threat incidents, ensuring thorough documentation and root-cause analysis. You will develop and execute robust response playbooks for various insider threat scenarios, minimizing potential impact.

**Must-Have Qualifications:**

* Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.

* 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a dedicated focus on insider threat analysis and program development.

* Strong understanding of User Entity Behavioral Analytics (UEBA) tools and technology, digital forensics, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) strategies.

* Proven expertise in deploying and managing insider threat tools.

* Extensive experience developing policies, procedures, and workflows for comprehensive insider threat management.

* Familiarity with SIEM platforms, data analytics tools, and a deep understanding of insider threat indicators and detection methods.

* Demonstrated ability to be discreet, thoughtful, and capable of coordinating systemic, cross-functional solutions to mitigate risk effectively.

* Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex data.

* A strategic mindset, capable of designing and operationalizing new security programs from inception.

* Detail-oriented, self-driven, and adept at working independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

* Competent in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources, documenting results, and translating findings into viable threat intelligence.

**Nice-to-Have Qualifications:**

* Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.

* Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, GIAC, or insider threat-specific credentials (e.g., Certified Insider Threat Program Manager).

* Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to insider threat and data protection (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

* Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell).

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