Cyber Threat Investigator

AGR, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Redhawk Federal is seeking a Cyber Investigations Analyst to join the Federal Strategic Cyber Group in Rosslyn, VA. This full-time, on-site role supports end-to-end insider threat and cyber investigations using User Activity Monitoring and log data analysis.

The candidate will develop detection rules, conduct forensic analysis, and communicate findings to senior leadership. A TS clearance and detailed, formal reporting experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience; an additional 4 years may substitute for the degree.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in cybersecurity, digital forensics, or cyber investigations.
• Active Top Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Experience conducting insider threat or cyber misconduct investigations in an enterprise environment.
• Experience analyzing large datasets of user activity, log data, and endpoint telemetry.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including formal investigative reports.
• Excellent time management with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms and UAM data.

Responsibilities

• Support the Cyber Threat Investigations & Analysis Division (CTAD) in end-to-end insider threat and cyber investigations using UAM tools and data.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret log data to detect anomalous user behavior and policy violations.
• Develop and refine detection rules, alerts, and behavioral baselines to improve threat detection.
• Conduct forensic analysis of user activity logs, endpoint telemetry, and network data.
• Communicate complex investigative findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior management.
• Collaborate with legal, HR, and security teams to ensure lawful investigations.
• Author detailed investigation reports, bulletins, and advisories.
• Promote insider threat awareness and UAM best practices among stakeholders.
• Respond to escalated security incidents and provide guidance on user activity threats.
• Manage case documentation in SharePoint repositories.
• Mentor junior team members on investigative techniques and tool usage.
• Stay current on insider threat TTPs and incorporate findings into detection strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Time management

Problem solving

Decision making

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Splunk

Microsoft Sentinel

EnCase

FTK

Magnet AXIOM

Active Directory

Azure AD

SharePoint

Job description

Redhawk Federal is looking for a Cyber Investigations Analyst to become part of our Federal Strategic Cyber Group.

Location: Rosslyn, VA; full-time, on-site role.

In this role, you will:

• Support the Cyber Threat Investigations & Analysis Division (CTAD) in conducting end-to-end insider threat and cyber investigations leveraging User Activity Monitoring (UAM) tools and data.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret log data to detect anomalous user behavior, policy violations, and potential insider threats across enterprise systems.
• Develop and refine detection rules, alerts, and behavioral baselines to improve threat detection capabilities.
• Conduct forensic analysis of user activity logs, endpoint telemetry, and network data to support investigations and produce actionable intelligence.
• Communicate complex investigative findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior management.
• Collaborate with legal, HR, and security teams to ensure investigations are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and Department guidelines.
• Author detailed investigation reports, bulletins, and advisories documenting findings.
• Promote awareness of insider threat indicators and UAM best practices among customer stakeholders, coworkers, and Department users.
• Respond to escalated security incidents and provide expert guidance on user activity-related threat vectors.
• Manage case documentation and investigative records in SharePoint repositories.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members on investigative techniques and tool usage.
• Stay current on emerging insider threat tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and incorporate findings into detection strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of the bachelors degree requirement.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in cybersecurity, digital forensics, or cyber investigations.
• Must either possess and maintain, or obtain prior to start date, one of the following professional certifications:
• Experience conducting insider threat or cyber misconduct investigations in an enterprise environment.
• Experience analyzing large datasets of user activity, log data, and endpoint telemetry.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to support complex, sensitive investigations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience producing formal investigative reports.
• Must possess strong time management skills and the ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Active Top Secret security clearance.
• Ability to obtain a final Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Experience with insider threat programs and familiarity with the National Insider Threat Policy.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel) for correlating UAM data with broader security telemetry.
• Experience with digital forensics tools (e.g., EnCase, FTK, Magnet AXIOM).
• Knowledge of Active Directory and Azure AD for user account analysis.
• Experience working in a government or federal law enforcement investigative environment.
• Technical writing skills and experience producing materials for senior leadership audiences.
• Familiarity with chain of custody procedures, and eDiscovery processes.
• Experience with behavioral analytics platforms or UEBA (User and Entity Behavior Analytics) tools.