Insider Threat Program Hunt Analyst

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Springfield, VA
Salary
$87,100–$157,450 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
6 days ago
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The Insider Threat Program Hunt Analyst joins the Digital Sector to support the Department of Homeland Security Insider Threat Program. This role involves sustaining and evolving the database backbone of the program to identify and eliminate potential threat actors. The analyst will examine insider threat data to identify trends, provide analytical support for User Activity Monitoring and User and Entity Behavior Analytics tools, and conduct proactive hunting across the enterprise network. Key responsibilities include monitoring platforms for emerging requirements, researching concerning behaviors, and identifying mitigation strategies. The position requires proficiency with UAM platforms, EDR tools, network traffic analysis, and open-source toolsets. The work focuses on utilizing behavioral analytics and insider threat frameworks to detect anomalous activity and policy violations that could compromise the national security mission.

Skills

UEBA UAM EDR Insider Threat Frameworks Threat Assessment & Mitigation Data Correlation Behavioral Analytics Intelligence Cycle Cybersecurity Toolsets Pathway to Violence Critical Pathway

What you'll do

  • Examine and analyze insider threat data to identify trends, patterns, and potential threat indicators.
  • Provide analytical support for the operation of User Activity Monitoring (UAM) and UEBA tools.
  • Conduct proactive insider threat hunting across the enterprise network using behavioral analytics.
  • Perform continuous hunt operations across data logs, EDR tools, and network traffic.
  • Identify mitigation strategies to help the investigative team reduce insider threat risks.
  • Baseline user activity using UEBA platforms to detect deviations from normal behavior.
  • Respond to critical and high UAM alerts within four hours during normal business hours.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must possess a current TS/SCI clearance.
  • Must be able to obtain DHS EOD SCI and undergo a CI Polygraph.
  • Bachelor's degree and 4-8 years of relevant insider threat experience.
  • Minimum of 4 years of knowledge in the intelligence cycle, analytic techniques, systems, and processes.
  • Minimum of 4 years of knowledge in Threat Assessment & Mitigation Strategies.
  • Working knowledge of User Activity Monitoring (UAM) software, cybersecurity toolsets, and open-source toolsets.
  • Working knowledge of Insider Threat Frameworks, including Pathway to Violence and Critical Pathway.
  • Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Cyber Security, or a related field (preferred).
  • 4+ years of experience in Intelligence Analysis (preferred).
  • 4+ years of experience in Threat Assessment & Mitigation (preferred).
  • Certified Counter-Insider Threat Professional - Fundamentals or Analysis (preferred).
  • Completion of specific CDSE courses including ITDAC and INT311.CU/INT312.CU/CI201.CU (preferred).

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