Senior Cyber Security Specialist I - Insider Threat Analysis

Walgreens; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is seeking a Senior Insider Threat Analyst in Deerfield, IL. The role combines cybersecurity, data protection and behavioral analysis to assess insider risk and support DLP operations across the enterprise.

Responsibilities include alert triage, policy testing, workflow improvements and metrics generation. The position requires strong analytical skills, experience across multiple security domains, and willingness to travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent cybersecurity experience; alternative path with 7+ years IT security accepted.
• At least 3 years of cybersecurity experience across multiple domains listed in qualifications.
• Experience building relationships with stakeholders and vendors at all levels.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to analyze data to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Willing to travel up to 10% for business purposes.

Responsibilities

• Monitors, investigates and analyzes response activities for cybersecurity incidents.
• Identifies security flaws; tests and tunes incident response procedures.
• Evaluates event flows to identify risks and implement solutions.
• Assists in monitoring designated networks and systems security.
• Prepares incident reports and briefs for IT security teams.
• Exercises independent judgment on complex issues and methods.
• Assists with security audits, risk analysis, and forensics.
• Coordinates across groups to create formal security networks.
• May supervise other specialists and mentor junior staff.
• Contributes subject matter expertise on attackers, trends and defenses.

Skills

Active threat hunting

Intrusion analysis

Incident response

Endpoint forensics

Malware analysis

Penetration testing

Network defense

Threat hunting

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information/Cyber Security

High School Diploma/GED + 7+ years Information/Cyber Security

Tools

SIEM/UEBA (Splunk, Sentinel, Exabeam)

DLP technologies (Microsoft Purview, Netskope, Symantec, Forcepoint)

Identity systems (Active Directory, Entra ID)

Python / PowerShell scripting

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Insider Threat Analyst helps protect Walgreens team members, patients, customers, systems, and sensitive data by identifying and reducing risk. This role combines cybersecurity, data protection, behavioral analysis, and investigative expertise to assess potential insider threat activity and support DLP operations across the enterprise.

Responsibilities include alert triage, DLP policy testing and tuning, workflow improvement, automation support, and metrics generation. The analyst uses sound judgment to connect technical telemetry, business context, and behavioral indicators into clear findings and evidence-based recommendations.

Important Details Before Applying

• Location: Deerfield, IL

• Hybrid Schedule: 4 days onsite / 1 day remote

• Work Authorization: Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role

Job Responsibilities

• Monitors, identifies, investigates and analyzes all response activities related to cybersecurity incidents within the organization that require broad expertise or unique knowledge.

• Identifies security flaws and vulnerabilities; responds to cybersecurity incidents, conducts threat analysis as directed and addresses detected incidents.

• Evaluates event flows to identify common to advanced risks and vulnerabilities to develop and implement solutions.

• Provides assistance in monitoring the security of all designated networks and systems.

• May prepare detailed incident reports and technical briefs for the IT security team. May present issues to team

• This role works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles. Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

• Assists with security audits, risk analysis, network forensics and penetration testing.

• Creates formal networks involving coordination among groups.

• May indirectly supervise other Specialists.

• Provides subject matter expertise and insight to clients about industry attack trends and defenses by developing and maintaining deep awareness and understanding of evolving threats, adversaries and intrusion trends. Provides subject matter expertise to less experienced team members. May participate in teaching and training members of the work team.

About Walgreens

Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) has a storied heritage of caring for communities for generations and proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and leading omni channel platforms. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for retail pharmacy and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of Information/Cyber Security experience OR a High School Diploma/GED and at least 7 years of experience in Information/Cyber Security

• At least 3 years of Cyber Security experience in at least three of the following: Active threat hunting (open source or commercial tooling), Intrusion analysis, Managed or enterprise information security services, Incident response, Endpoint forensics (Windows, MAC, or Linux), Malware analysis, Penetration testing, Network defense, Threat hunting, Information security consulting

• Experience establishing & maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, in the business community & with vendors.

• Experience using time management skills such as prioritizing/organizing and tracking details and meeting deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion dates

• Experience analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions.

• Willing to travel up to/at least 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Skills

• 5+ years in cybersecurity, with focus on DLP, Insider Threat, or Security Operations

• Hands-on experience with DLP technologies (Microsoft Purview, Netskope, Symantec, Forcepoint, etc.)

• Strong understanding of data classification, labeling, and protection strategies

• Experience conducting investigations across endpoint, network, and cloud environments

• Familiarity with SIEM/UEBA platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, Exabeam, etc.)

• Knowledge of identity systems (Active Directory, Entra ID) and access patterns

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Experience building Insider Threat programs or use cases from ground up

• Familiarity with behavioral analytics and anomaly detection techniques

• Scripting or automation experience (Python, PowerShell)

• Understanding of regulatory frameworks (HIPAA, SOX, PCI-DSS)

• Certifications: CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, or similar

• Experience mentoring less experienced team members

We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The Salary below is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits

Salary Range: $100000 - $$175,000.00 / Salaried