Remote Insider Threat Team Lead

1US37 Strada U.S. Payroll, LLC; South Dakota; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Strada invites you to join as Insider Threat Team Leader. You will oversee a team of analysts tasked with identifying and mitigating insider risk, conducting investigations, and collaborating with security functions to prevent incidents.

The role requires deep cybersecurity knowledge, digital forensics, UEBA experience, and strong communication skills to present findings to executives. This remote US position includes background checks as part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of cyber security concepts, including network protocols, system administration, and data analysis.
• Expertise in digital forensics techniques and tools to investigate suspicious activity
• Experience with user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA) platforms
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team of security analysts
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey complex information to technical and non-technical audiences
• Knowledge of legal and compliance requirements related to insider threats

Responsibilities

• Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of insider threat analysts, assigning tasks, reviewing work, and developing their skills. Foster a collaborative environment within the team and with other security departments. Monitor team performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Threat Detection and Analysis: Implement and manage insider threat detection tools and platforms (UEBA, DLP, etc.). Analyze user behavior patterns to identify potential insider threats, including anomalous access patterns, unusual data transfers, and suspicious activity. Develop and maintain threat indicators and detection rules for insider threat scenarios.
• Investigations: Conduct thorough investigations into suspected insider threat cases, including digital forensics, data analysis, and interviews. Collaborate with legal and HR departments to ensure proper escalation and compliance with legal procedures. Document findings and present evidence in a clear and concise manner to relevant stakeholders.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify vulnerabilities in existing security policies and procedures related to insider threats. Develop and implement preventive measures to mitigate insider risks, including user access controls, data classification, and security awareness training. Work with business units to educate employees on insider threat awareness and reporting mechanisms.
• Reporting and Communication: Regularly brief senior management on the insider threat landscape and key findings from investigations. Produce detailed reports on insider threat activity, including trends and mitigation strategies. Collaborate with other security teams to share intelligence and coordinate response efforts.

Skills

Cyber security concepts

Digital forensics techniques

UEBA platforms

Team leadership

Communication skills

Legal & compliance knowledge

Job description

Strada invites you to join as Insider Threat Team Leader. You will oversee a team of analysts tasked with identifying and mitigating insider risk, conducting investigations, and collaborating with security functions to prevent incidents.

The role requires deep cybersecurity knowledge, digital forensics, UEBA experience, and strong communication skills to present findings to executives. This remote US position includes background checks as part of the hiring process.