Senior Red Team Analyst Data Loss Prevention & Insider Threat

Axiom Path, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Path, Inc. is seeking a seasoned security professional to lead advanced red team activities focused on insider threat and data exfiltration.

The role involves testing DLP controls, simulating high-risk user behaviors, and collaborating with engineering to tighten detection and enforcement across endpoints, email, and cloud services. Responsibilities include delivering actionable risk reports to leadership, translating findings into business insights, and validating remediation through

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in red team, offensive security, or adversary simulation roles.
• Hands-on experience testing or bypassing Data Loss Prevention (DLP) controls.
• Strong knowledge of insider threat behaviors and data exfiltration techniques.
• Experience with endpoint, email, cloud, and collaboration security environments.
• Direct experience with Microsoft Purview, Varonis, and Proofpoint (TAP/TRAP/CASB).
• Familiarity with unstructured data environments and user-driven data movement risks.
• Ability to translate technical findings into business and risk-focused insights.
• Experience in regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare, or technology.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute red team simulations focused on insider threat and data exfiltration scenarios.
• Test and challenge DLP controls across endpoints, email, cloud platforms, and collaboration tools.
• Identify control gaps, bypass techniques, and misconfigurations within data protection frameworks.
• Partner with engineering teams to refine detection logic, policies, and enforcement mechanisms.
• Simulate high-risk user behaviors including privileged access misuse, third-party risk, and employee offboarding scenarios.
• Deliver clear, actionable reports outlining vulnerabilities, risk exposure, and remediation strategies.
• Present findings to senior stakeholders and contribute to enterprise-level security decision-making.
• Validate remediation efforts through continuous testing and re-assessment.

Skills

Red team / offensive security

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Varonis

Proofpoint

Job description

Charlotte, United States | Posted on 04/14/2026

Axiom Path is an AI-first recruiting and staffing firm delivering RPO, MSP, and direct-hire solutions to enterprise clients across the U.S. Our team of experienced recruiters, supported by purpose-built automation, moves faster and communicates better so clients get qualified talent sooner and candidates get a clear, responsive process from first contact to start date.

Job Description

Be Part Of A High-Performing Team:

This opportunity sits within a highly specialized enterprise security organization focused on protecting sensitive data across complex global environments. The team operates at the intersection of cybersecurity, insider risk, and data protection driving innovation in how organizations defend against real-world data exfiltration threats. Known for a rigorous, analytical, and forward-thinking approach, the group collaborates closely with engineering, governance, and risk teams to continuously evolve security controls and detection strategies. The environment is fast-paced, highly collaborative, and deeply technical, with a strong emphasis on proactive threat simulation and continuous improvement.

What's In Store For You:

• Engagement: W2 only (no C2C/1099)
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge insider threat and data protection initiatives
• Exposure to advanced enterprise security tools and real-world adversary simulation scenarios
• High-impact role influencing enterprise-wide security posture and risk mitigation strategies

How You Will Make An Impact:

• Design and execute sophisticated red team simulations focused on insider threat and data exfiltration scenarios
• Test and challenge Data Loss Prevention (DLP) controls across endpoints, email, cloud platforms, and collaboration tools
• Identify control gaps, bypass techniques, and misconfigurations within enterprise data protection frameworks
• Partner with engineering teams to refine detection logic, policies, and enforcement mechanisms
• Simulate high-risk user behaviors including privileged access misuse, third-party risk, and employee offboarding scenarios
• Deliver clear, actionable reports outlining vulnerabilities, risk exposure, and remediation strategies
• Present findings to senior stakeholders and contribute to enterprise-level security decision-making
• Validate remediation efforts through continuous testing and re-assessment

Are you a proven offensive security professional with expertise in insider threat and data protection?

• 5+ years of experience in red team, offensive security, or adversary simulation roles
• Hands-on experience testing or bypassing Data Loss Prevention (DLP) controls
• Strong knowledge of insider threat behaviors and data exfiltration techniques
• Experience working with endpoint, email, cloud, and collaboration security environments
• Direct experience with tools such as Microsoft Purview (DLP, Insider Risk), Varonis, and Proofpoint (TAP/TRAP/CASB)
• Familiarity with unstructured data environments and user-driven data movement risks
• Ability to translate technical findings into business and risk-focused insights
• Experience in regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare, or technology
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present to leadership and cross-functional teams