Hybrid Insider Threat Leader | Strategy & Detection

Bridgewater Associates; Westport (CT); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgewater Associates in Westport, CT seeks an experienced Insider Threat Program Lead to build and drive our insider risk program. You will monitor for threats, develop detection tools, and partner with HR/Legal to handle investigations while guiding a small team.

You will synthesize threat data for senior leadership, stay current on industry trends, and help set the long-term roadmap for staff security and insider threat capabilities in a hybrid on-site environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Information Technology, Organizational Science, Organizational Psychology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Criminology, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in insider threat, staff security, security program development, or a related role.
• Strong understanding of security technologies and monitoring tools used in the industry.
• Project management skills — able to scope, plan, and drive initiatives to deadline.
• Proven ability to operate autonomously and make sound decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the insider threat program, including proactive monitoring strategy, tooling, and detection capabilities.
• Lead project development for new insider threat initiatives — scoping, planning, and driving cross-functional work to completion.
• Partner with business stakeholders across the firm to build insider threat awareness, gather input on risk areas, and align monitoring priorities with business needs.
• Synthesize data and threat signals, weigh severity, and upscale appropriately to senior leadership.
• Stay current on industry trends, tools, and technologies, and champion adoption of new capabilities to keep the program ahead of emerging threats.
• Operate autonomously, exercising sound judgment and taking initiative on security matters.
• Guide and develop a team of peers and more junior staff, providing mentorship and growth opportunities.
• Contribute to strategic planning and the long-term roadmap for staff security and insider threat.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and training programs related to insider threat.
• Provide oversight and direction for employee investigations when needed, including investigative interviewing in partnership with HR or Legal.
• Brief senior leaders on insider threat posture, program progress, and key risks, with clear recommendations.

Skills

Insider threat

Security program

Project management

Autonomous work

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in security or related field

Tools

Monitoring tools

Job description

Bridgewater Associates in Westport, CT seeks an experienced Insider Threat Program Lead to build and drive our insider risk program. You will monitor for threats, develop detection tools, and partner with HR/Legal to handle investigations while guiding a small team.

You will synthesize threat data for senior leadership, stay current on industry trends, and help set the long-term roadmap for staff security and insider threat capabilities in a hybrid on-site environment.