Insider Threat Analyst Job at ECPI University (Arlington, VA, Broomfield, CO, Brooklyn Park, MN, Albuquerque, New Mexico)

Insider Threat Analyst

ECPI University

Location:
United States , Arlington, VA, Broomfield, CO, Brooklyn Park, MN, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

89000.00 - 112000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

We 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.

Job Responsibility:

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

Requirements:

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.

Nice to have:

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

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 19, 2026

Expiration:
February 21, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Insider Threat Analyst

ECPI University

Location:
United States , Arlington, VA, Broomfield, CO, Brooklyn Park, MN, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 19, 2026

Expiration:
February 21, 2026

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