Insider Threat Analyst - 642
We are seeking an
Insider Threat Analyst in our
Arlington, VA, Broomfield, CO, Brooklyn Park, MN, Albuquerque, New Mexico location or remote potential.
About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Insider Threat Analyst to join our security team. In this role, you will review and triage alerts, conduct investigations, develop detection strategies, and help mature our insider threat program. You will work cross-functionally with Legal, HR, IT, and business units to reduce internal risk while maintaining employee trust. This position requires strong technical expertise, investigative capability, and excellent interpersonal skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Detection, Alerting & Analysis:
- Review, triage, and prioritize alerting from DTEX, Microsoft Purview, and other monitoring platforms
- Develop, tune, and optimize insider threat detection use cases across UEBA, DLP, SIEM, and endpoint monitoring platforms
- Monitor and analyze DTEX telemetry to identify high-risk user behaviors and potential data exfiltration activities
- Leverage Microsoft Purview for data loss prevention, information protection, and insider risk management capabilities
- Utilize Microsoft Entra ID for identity analytics, access reviews, and monitoring privileged account activity
- Conduct behavioral analysis to identify anomalous patterns indicative of data exfiltration, fraud, sabotage, or policy violations
- Perform proactive threat hunting to discover previously undetected insider risks and develop corresponding detection mechanisms
- Analyze technical indicators alongside contextual information such as HR events, travel data, and organizational changes to assess risk holistically
- Investigations:
- Conduct investigations of insider threat incidents, from initial triage through remediation
- Coordinate with Legal, HR, and external law enforcement as required during sensitive investigations
- Prepare detailed investigation reports and briefings for leadership
- Program Development:
- Create, maintain, and update insider threat playbooks and response procedures to ensure consistent and effective incident handling
- Contribute to insider threat program strategy and maturity roadmap
- Develop and maintain insider threat metrics, KPIs, and dashboards to measure program effectiveness
- Manage and deliver insider threat awareness training for employees, managers, and security teams
- Stay current on insider threat trends, TTPs, and emerging technologies; recommend program enhancements accordingly
YOU MUST HAVE:
- Bachelor's degree minimum
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in insider threat analysis or a related cybersecurity discipline
- Minimum 5+ years' experience with DTEX or similar insider threat monitoring platforms
- Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
- Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.
WE VALUE:
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, a related field or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated experience conducting investigations involving data theft, fraud, or policy violations
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview (Insider Risk Management, DLP, Information Protection) and Microsoft Entra ID
- Experience with UEBA platforms (e.g., Securonix, Exabeam, Microsoft Sentinel) and DLP solutions
- Proficiency with SIEM platforms, log analysis, and query languages (e.g., Splunk SPL, KQL, SQL)
- Experience drafting security procedures, playbooks, and technical documentation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical findings to non-technical audiences
- Counterintelligence experience, particularly in technology protection, economic espionage, or protecting proprietary information and trade secrets
- Background in identifying and mitigating threats from foreign intelligence services, competitors, or other adversaries targeting intellectual property
- Experience contributing to insider threat program development and maturation
- Familiarity with behavioral psychology, social engineering tactics, and human-centered security approaches
Compensation & Benefits:Non-Incentive EligibleThe pay range for this role is $89,000 – $112,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate's skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company's quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum's over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution. By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries. As we celebrate the International Year of Quantum, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of this rapidly evolving field. By joining Quantinuum, you'll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.
What is in it for you?A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing workFlexible work scheduleEmployer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance401(k) match for student loan repayment benefitEquity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick timePaid parental leaveEmployee discounts Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal
$89,000 - $112,000 a year

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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