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We are seeking a Senior Insider Threat Analyst in our Arlington, VA / Broomfield, CO / Brooklyn Park, MN / Albuquerque, NM, USA location(s) or remote potential.Position OverviewThe Senior Insider Threat Analyst is a highly experienced individual contributor responsible for leading advanced insider threat analysis and investigations while contributing meaningfully to the evolution of detection capabilities and investigative rigor.This role is a hands‑on execution role and handles complex cases independently, shapes detection quality, and acts as a key partner to Legal, HR, and Security.Key ResponsibilitiesDetection, Analysis & Threat HuntingIndependently review, triage, and prioritize complex insider threat alerts across UEBA, DLP, identity, and endpoint telemetryConduct advanced behavioral analysis to identify anomalous or malicious activity, including data exfiltration, fraud, and policy violationsPerform proactive, hypothesis‑driven threat hunting to uncover previously undetected insider risksCorrelate technical indicators with contextual data (e.g., HR events, organizational changes, access patterns) to assess risk accuratelyContribute to the development, tuning, and refinement of detection use cases to improve signal fidelity and reduce false positivesInvestigationsLead medium‑to‑high‑complexity insider threat investigations from initial detection through closureApply defensible investigative methodologies and sound evidence‑handling practicesPartner closely with Legal, HR, and Security to ensure investigations align with privacy, employment, and regulatory requirementsProduce clear investigative reports and present findings to managers and senior stakeholdersEscalate the most sensitive or high‑risk matters appropriatelyProgram Contribution & Capability DevelopmentContribute to the development and maintenance of insider threat playbooks, procedures, and response workflowsIdentify gaps or weaknesses in detection, investigative processes, or tooling and recommend improvementsAssist in developing metrics, case insights, and analysis that support program reportingSupport insider threat awareness and training initiatives for employees and security partnersCollaboration & InfluenceAct as a trusted partner to Legal, HR, IT, and business stakeholders during investigationsTranslate technical findings into clear, actionable insights for non‑technical audiencesInformally mentor junior analysts and help reinforce investigative best practices and analytical standardsYou Must HaveBachelor's degree minimumMinimum 6+ years of experience in insider threat, cybersecurity, digital forensics, or a closely related fieldDue to contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee statusDue to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizenWe ValueDemonstrated experience handling complex insider risk investigations involving data misuse, fraud, or policy violationsStrong analytical skills in behavioral analysis and anomaly detectionPractical experience correlating technical data with human and business contextStrong written and verbal communication skillsBachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, or related fieldExperience with UEBA, DLP, SIEM, identity, and endpoint monitoring technologiesProficiency with log analysis and query languages (e.g., KQL, SPL, SQL)Background in corporate security investigations or incident responseFamiliarity with insider threat frameworks and human‑risk concepts$112,000 - $140,000 a yearCompensation & BenefitsThe pay range for this role is $112,000 – $140,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate's skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.What's in it for you?A competitive salary and innovative, game‑changing workFlexible work scheduleEmployer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance401(k) match for student loan repayment benefitEquity, 401k retirement savings plan and 12 paid holidays plus generous vacation and sick timePaid parental leaveEmployee discountsQuantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal#J-18808-Ljbffr

We are seeking a Senior Insider Threat Analyst in our Arlington, VA / Broomfield, CO / Brooklyn Park, MN / Albuquerque, NM, USA location(s) or remote potential.Position OverviewThe Senior Insider Threat Analyst is a highly experienced individual contributor responsible for leading advanced insider threat analysis and investigations while contributing meaningfully to the evolution of detection capabilities and investigative rigor.This role is a hands‑on execution role and handles complex cases independently, shapes detection quality, and acts as a key partner to Legal, HR, and Security.Key ResponsibilitiesDetection, Analysis & Threat HuntingIndependently review, triage, and prioritize complex insider threat alerts across UEBA, DLP, identity, and endpoint telemetryConduct advanced behavioral analysis to identify anomalous or malicious activity, including data exfiltration, fraud, and policy violationsPerform proactive, hypothesis‑driven threat hunting to uncover previously undetected insider risksCorrelate technical indicators with contextual data (e.g., HR events, organizational changes, access patterns) to assess risk accuratelyContribute to the development, tuning, and refinement of detection use cases to improve signal fidelity and reduce false positivesInvestigationsLead medium‑to‑high‑complexity insider threat investigations from initial detection through closureApply defensible investigative methodologies and sound evidence‑handling practicesPartner closely with Legal, HR, and Security to ensure investigations align with privacy, employment, and regulatory requirementsProduce clear investigative reports and present findings to managers and senior stakeholdersEscalate the most sensitive or high‑risk matters appropriatelyProgram Contribution & Capability DevelopmentContribute to the development and maintenance of insider threat playbooks, procedures, and response workflowsIdentify gaps or weaknesses in detection, investigative processes, or tooling and recommend improvementsAssist in developing metrics, case insights, and analysis that support program reportingSupport insider threat awareness and training initiatives for employees and security partnersCollaboration & InfluenceAct as a trusted partner to Legal, HR, IT, and business stakeholders during investigationsTranslate technical findings into clear, actionable insights for non‑technical audiencesInformally mentor junior analysts and help reinforce investigative best practices and analytical standardsYou Must HaveBachelor's degree minimumMinimum 6+ years of experience in insider threat, cybersecurity, digital forensics, or a closely related fieldDue to contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee statusDue to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizenWe ValueDemonstrated experience handling complex insider risk investigations involving data misuse, fraud, or policy violationsStrong analytical skills in behavioral analysis and anomaly detectionPractical experience correlating technical data with human and business contextStrong written and verbal communication skillsBachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, or related fieldExperience with UEBA, DLP, SIEM, identity, and endpoint monitoring technologiesProficiency with log analysis and query languages (e.g., KQL, SPL, SQL)Background in corporate security investigations or incident responseFamiliarity with insider threat frameworks and human‑risk concepts$112,000 - $140,000 a yearCompensation & BenefitsThe pay range for this role is $112,000 – $140,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate's skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.What's in it for you?A competitive salary and innovative, game‑changing workFlexible work scheduleEmployer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance401(k) match for student loan repayment benefitEquity, 401k retirement savings plan and 12 paid holidays plus generous vacation and sick timePaid parental leaveEmployee discountsQuantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal#J-18808-Ljbffr

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