Consultant - Threat Detection Engineer

Kalles Group; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 96,432 - 130,872; Part time

Job summary

A nationwide IT consulting firm is looking for a senior Consultant - Threat Detection Engineer to lead insider threat analysis and privileged access assessments. You will investigate complex data environments, produce actionable recommendations, and work independently while collaborating with various teams. The position is temporary, with an hourly pay range of $70 to $95, and can be performed remotely. Applicants are encouraged to apply even if unsure about fitting the role.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to conduct self-directed security investigations.
• Hands-on experience analyzing privileged access and insider threat risks.
• Strong understanding of customer data security and data flows.

Responsibilities

• Lead an insider threat analysis focused on privileged access.
• Identify and document where customer data originates.
• Perform deep-dive technical analysis and produce recommendations.

Skills

Senior-level experience as a Threat Detection Engineer

Ability to synthesize complex technical findings

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Tools

AWS

Oracle (OCI)

Job description

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Base pay range

$70.00/hr - $95.00/hr

Everyone deserves to be secure. Our mission at Kalles Group is to help secure the future for companies of all shapes and sizes.

While our expertise spans multiple disciplines, our method remains consistent: building trust and relationship with people -- whether you are a client, a consultant, or--in this case--a candidate.

No matter what role you come from--whether you're an executive or just starting your career—you can expect our highest level of attention and respect. We want to find the right fit for each role, but we also want you to find the right fit for your career.

We believe the best way to show you what our team is like is to treat you like you're already a part of it. We hope you'll consider joining our team of experienced professionals who are building their careers at Kalles Group—and having fun while doing it.

We are seeking a senior Threat Detection Engineer Consultant to lead a focused insider threat and privileged access analysis initiative centered on systems containing sensitive guest (customer) data for our global retail client. This individual will independently investigate, document, and analyze complex data environments to answer foundational questions around where customer data resides, how it flows across systems, and who has privileged access to it. The consultant will translate technical findings into clear risk-based insights and actionable recommendations that inform long-term insider threat and privileged access management strategies.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Lead an insider threat analysis focused on accounts with privileged access to systems containing guest/customer data
• Identify, inventory, and document where customer data originates, how it flows across systems, and where it is stored
• Analyze how risk changes across the data lifecycle based on system controls, access models, and data sensitivity
• Inventory and assess privileged access across in-scope platforms and data environments
• Perform deep-dive technical analysis and produce clear, well-structured findings, recommendations, and executive-ready reporting
• Partner closely with Identity and Information Security teams while independently engaging a wide range of technical and business stakeholders
• Support and influence long-term roadmaps for insider threat detection and privileged access management programs
• Apply a threat-informed mindset shaped by recent industry breaches and evolving insider risk scenarios
• Contribute to related security initiatives such as Zero Trust and Privileged Access Management (PAM) efforts
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy, setting direction, driving discovery, and managing deliverables end to end

ABOUT YOU:

Your values:

• Integrity You believe in doing the right thing, even when it's uncomfortable, seemingly inefficient, or costly.
• Purposefulness You have a desire to serve others with your skillset and an openness to continuous learning and growth.
• Ownership You stick to your commitments, follow up with action, and seek clarity in communication & expectations.

Your experience:

• Senior-level experience as a Threat Detection Engineer, Security Analyst, Security Engineer, or Security Program Manager with strong technical depth
• Proven ability to conduct self-directed security investigations involving structured data, access models, and complex system landscapes
• Hands‑on experience analyzing privileged access, identity controls, and insider threat risks
• Strong understanding of customer/guest data security, data flows, and data lifecycle risk
• Experience working across cloud and enterprise environments such as AWS, Oracle (OCI), and data‑centric platforms
• Ability to synthesize complex technical findings into clear documentation and actionable recommendations
• Comfort interfacing independently with engineering, analytics, identity, HR, fraud, and security teams
• Experience supporting or integrating with PAM, Zero Trust, or insider threat programs is strongly preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience delivering analysis to both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Consulting experience or demonstrated ability to succeed in ambiguous, evolving project scopes

WHAT WE OFFER:

• This role will have an initial engagement period of 6-8 weeks with 20-40 hours per week. There is possibility that this role will extend and evolve into a full time position. We encourage applicants who prefer to on a C2C or hourly basis to apply. This compensation range for this work role will be $70-95/hour

LOCATION:

This role can be remote.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please fill out the form below (including uploading your most recent resume) and we'll be in touch! We know imposter syndrome can be a barrier to many great applicants. We hope you'll still consider applying. That's why we've made the application process as short and simple as possible.

Even if you're not a fit for the role, you can expect to hear back from us! We want you to have the best experience as a candidate, so please feel free to share feedback at any stage of the process to [e-mail].

Kalles Group is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of creed, nationality, race, ethnicity, disability, gender, or other protected class.

We are committed to fair and respectful hiring practices.

Misrepresentation of identity or qualifications may result in disqualification from the hiring process or termination of employment.

We may request visual confirmation of residency or identity (e.g., government‑issued ID) at the start of a video interview to verify information submitted. This is for verification purposes only and will not be recorded or stored.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Temporary

Job function: Consulting; Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting