Posted 1 month ago
Cyber Insider Threat Analyst III
Springfield, VAHybridFull-time
AI Summary
The Cyber Insider Threat Analyst III conducts ongoing monitoring of authorized users to detect insider cyber threats such as data exfiltration and unauthorized access, coordinating investigations with operations, legal, HR, and law enforcement.
About this role
About Agile Defense
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition #: 1613
Job Title: Cyber Insider Threat Analyst III
Location: Hybrid, Springfield, VA
Clearance Level: Top Secret / 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
Working Conditions
Office setting.
Skills
Counter-intelligenceCyber Hunt ForensicsCyber Threat IntelligenceDCSA Insider Threat HubDigital ForensicsMalware Reverse EngineeringSecurity OperationsThreat EmulationUser Activity Monitoring (UAM)User Behavior Analytics (UBA)
