Cyber Insider Threat Analyst III

About Agile Defense

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That's why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility-leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation's vital interests.

Requisition #: 1613

Job Title: Cyber Insider Threat Analyst III

Location: Hybrid, Springfield, VA

Clearance Level: Top Secret / SCI, Must Have Clearance to Start

Job Description

This role conducts ongoing cyber insider threat monitoring to identify threats associated with authorized users conducting unauthorized activities such as data exfiltration, unauthorized access, and/or other negligent or malicious behaviors. One must be a SME in User Activity Monitoring (UAM) and/or User Behavior Analytics (UBA).

1. Engages advanced operations, legal, HR, or law enforcement teams to coordinate and report on investigations.
2. Engages with cyber program elements including Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Hunt Forensics, Malware Reverse Engineering, Threat Emulation, and Security Operations to coordinate and consult on insider threat investigations.
3. Create incident reports detailing cyber methods of identification, analysis, and conclusion.

Education and Background

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, STEM, Information Technology, or Cybersecurity certificates are advantageous.

Years of Experience

5 years experience minimum in UAM/UBA analysis.

Required Skills

Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience leading the cyber component of an insider threat program, with an in-depth understanding of the principles, methodologies, and best practices for establishing, operating, and maturing an insider threat program (UAM or UBA).

Preferred Skills

• Counter-intelligence experience
• Digital Forensics and related certifications
• User Activity Monitoring (UAM)
• User Behavior Analytics (UBA)
• DCSA Insider Threat Hub certifications

Working Conditions

Office setting.

Our Core Values

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

• Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
• Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
• Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
• Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
• Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
• Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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