Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing, and they are seeking an experienced Insider Threat Analyst to join their security team. In this role, you will review and triage alerts, conduct investigations, develop detection strategies, and help mature the insider threat program.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- 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
Skills
- High School Diploma/GED 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
- 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
Benefits
- A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
- Flexible work schedule
- Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit
- Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Employee discounts
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