Sr Engineer, Cyber Insider Threat - Network Activity Logs - Remote

Lensa; City of Syracuse (NY); Remote; USD 80,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Engineer for their Insider Threat program. This remote role involves developing advanced monitoring systems, collaborating with cybersecurity teams, and implementing strategies to detect insider threats. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in cybersecurity and data analytics, along with leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in cybersecurity.
• Proficient in programming or scripting languages.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of insider threat monitoring strategy.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of logs from various data sources.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Tools

Java

Python

PowerShell

SQL

Job description

Sr Engineer, Cyber Insider Threat - Network Activity Logs - Remote

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Job Description

Job Summary

The Sr Engineer, Insider Threat will implement cyber intelligence (CyInt) collection, compilation, and analysis for the insider threat program. Implements data sets, tools, and provides program support to insider threat analysts and investigations. Works closely with our cybersecurity team, other technical teams, and business stakeholders to develop advanced insider threat systems and processes.

Job Duties

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of a comprehensive insider threat monitoring and detection strategy integrating technical and non-technical components
• Collaborate with cybersecurity analysts, engineers, and other program stakeholders to develop and refine insider threat monitoring and detection capabilities
• Correlate information from multiple technical user activity monitoring (UAM), user entity behavior analytics (UEBA), data loss prevention (DLP), security information and event management (SIEM), and non-technical data sources to enable proactive insider risk/threat detection
• Utilize cybersecurity expertise, knowledge of insider threat detection, and data analytics to create innovative strategies for detecting and preventing malicious activities
• Conduct in-depth analysis of logs received from various data sources
• Architect and implement automation of investigation and escalation workflows
• Contribute to internal investigations, providing support for forensic analysis, log review, and alert analysis
• Execute rigorous testing on internal security mechanisms to validate their effectiveness
• Develop and maintain insider risk techniques and procedures, including use cases surrounding data exfiltration, internal fraud, privilege escalations, and sabotage
• Evaluate, recommend, and improve existing technical and non-technical solutions to detect and respond to potential insider threats
• Guide the technical architecture of insider threat systems, ensuring alignment with organizational security and business goals
• Publish internal CyInt threat intelligence products and briefings to provide actionable information to stakeholders
• Define security controls and metrics to measure the effectiveness of the insider threat program
• Stay updated on emerging insider threat trends and revise strategies accordingly
• Coordinate with stakeholders on CyInt activities to ensure policy and regulatory compliance

Job Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, or equivalent experience
• Expertise in cybersecurity and insider threat concepts, protocols, and tools
• Experience with UEBA deployment, administration, data source integrations, and configurations
• Strong knowledge of data protection and privacy regulations
• Proficient in programming or scripting languages such as Java, Python, .NET, JavaScript, or C+
• Experience with scripting languages like PowerShell, Perl, or Bash
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and presentation skills
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in cybersecurity, DLP, Security Operations, investigative analysis, or intelligence
• Experience leading or conducting technical investigations using insider threat tools
• Ability to manage confidential matters professionally with proper judgment regarding escalation
• Experience with data analytics tools for insider threat information collection and risk scoring
• Action-oriented engineer capable of autonomous work and ownership of complex projects
• Experience developing and implementing defensive controls across Windows, MacOS, Linux, and SaaS applications
• Proficiency in automating workflows and integrating security tools within IT environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with UEBA/SIEMs
• Experience with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools, device management tools, and telemetry sources
• Experience working on insider threat teams or investigations
• Experience with broad system forensics
• Ability to communicate technical security concerns to non-technical audiences
• Experience with insider threat tools (e.g., Red Vector, Code42, Exabeam, DTEX)
• Experience handling confidential/sensitive information
• Familiarity with cybersecurity fundamentals (TCP/IP, BGP, DNS), digital forensics, data exfiltration methods
• Experience analyzing complex datasets with Excel or SQL
• Experience developing PowerPoint presentations
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, CERT Insider Threat)

Pay Range: $80,412 - $188,164 / ANNUAL

Note: Actual compensation may vary based on location, experience, education, and skills.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting