Insider Threat Analyst

Strada; New York (NY); Remote; USD 72,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading technology-enabled company as an Insider Threat Analyst in New York. You'll monitor and analyze employee activity to identify potential insider threats. Collaborate with IT and HR to mitigate risks while contributing to policy development and security awareness training.

Benefits

Health coverage options

Wellbeing and support programs

Retirement plans

Vacation and sick leave

Continuing education and training

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts.
• Experience with SIEM tools and data analytics.
• Ability to analyze large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Monitor user access logs and system activity.
• Conduct in-depth investigations into insider threats.
• Prepare detailed reports on findings.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Data Analysis

Critical Thinking

Communication

Education

Relevant cybersecurity certifications

Tools

SIEM tools

Data analytics platforms

Job description

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Reports to: Insider Threat Team Leader

Our story

Strada is a technology-enabled, people powered company committed to delivering world-class payroll, human capital management, and financial management solutions to organizations globally.

With a team of more than 8,000 experts and over 30 years of expertise, Strada blends leading-edge technology with human ingenuity to help businesses across the globe design and deliver at scale. Supporting over 1,400 customers in 33 countries, Strada partners with customers at every stage of their journey, to help drive their vision forward.

It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team’s experience in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.

With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Strada is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

To learn more about us, visit stradaglobal.com

Job Description

Join our team as an Insider Threat Analyst at Strada! In this role you will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing employee activity across an organization's systems to identify potential insider threats, such as data breaches, unauthorized access, or malicious activity, by detecting anomalous behaviors and patterns, and then investigating and reporting these findings to relevant stakeholders to mitigate risks and protect sensitive information;often collaborating with IT, HR, and legal teams to conduct thorough investigations when necessary.

Key Responsibilities Of An Insider Threat Analyst

• Data Monitoring:
  
  

Actively monitor user access logs, system activity, network traffic, and other data sources to identify suspicious behaviors that may indicate an insider threat.

• Behavioral Analysis:
  
  

Analyze employee activity patterns to detect anomalies like unusual access times, excessive data downloads, unusual file transfers, or privileged access outside typical usage.

• Alert Triage:
  
  

Review and prioritize security alerts generated by various systems, determining which ones require further investigation as potential insider threats.

• Investigation Management:
  
  

Conduct in-depth investigations into suspected insider threats, gathering evidence and collaborating with relevant teams (HR, legal, IT) to determine the nature and extent of the potential breach.

• Threat Assessment:
  
  

Evaluate the level of risk posed by identified insider threats, considering factors like employee access, data sensitivity, and potential motivations.

• Reporting and Communication:
  
  

Prepare detailed reports outlining findings from investigations, including evidence and recommendations for corrective actions to mitigate insider risks.

• Policy Development:
  
  

Contribute to the development and refinement of insider threat detection policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Security Awareness Training:
  
  

Collaborate with security awareness teams to educate employees about insider threat risks and proper data handling practices.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including network protocols, user access controls, data loss prevention (DLP), and security incident response.
• Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) tools and data analytics platforms.
• Ability to analyze large datasets, identify patterns, and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess potential insider threats
• Strong communication skills to effectively present findings to stakeholders, including technical and non-technical audiences
• Familiarity with legal and compliance requirements related to employee monitoring and data privacy
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or GCIH are often preferred
  
  

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.

By applying for a position with Strada, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Strada’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Strada, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Strada provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Strada.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

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We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

Salary Pay Range

Minimum

72,200 USD

Maximum

114,500 USD

Pay Transparency Statement: Strada considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Strada makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Strada also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit: https://bit.ly/3Viqv69

Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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