Insider Threat Analyst

Insider Threat Analyst 

Remote US 

Reports to:  Insider Threat Team Leader 

Our story 

Strada is a technology-enabled, people powered company committed to delivering world-class payroll, human capital management, and financial management solutions to organizations globally.  

With a team of more than 8,000 experts and over 30 years of expertise, Strada blends leading-edge technology with human ingenuity to help businesses across the globe design and deliver at scale. Supporting over 1,400 customers in 33 countries, Strada partners with customers at every stage of their journey, to help drive their vision forward. 

It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team’s experience in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.  

With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Strada is the perfect place to put your passion to work. 

To learn more about us, visit stradaglobal.com 

Job description 

Join our team as an Insider Threat Analyst at Strada!  In this role you will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing employee activity across an organization's systems to identify potential insider threats, such as data breaches, unauthorized access, or malicious activity, by detecting anomalous behaviors and patterns, and then investigating and reporting these findings to relevant stakeholders to mitigate risks and protect sensitive information; often collaborating with IT, HR, and legal teams to conduct thorough investigations when necessary.  

Key responsibilities of an Insider Threat Analyst: 

• Data Monitoring: 

Actively monitor user access logs, system activity, network traffic, and other data sources to identify suspicious behaviors that may indicate an insider threat.  

• Behavioral Analysis: 

Analyze employee activity patterns to detect anomalies like unusual access times, excessive data downloads, unusual file transfers, or privileged access outside typical usage.  

• Alert Triage: 

Review and prioritize security alerts generated by various systems, determining which ones require further investigation as potential insider threats.  

• Investigation Management: 

Conduct in-depth investigations into suspected insider threats, gathering evidence and collaborating with relevant teams (HR, legal, IT) to determine the nature and extent of the potential breach.  

• Threat Assessment: 

Evaluate the level of risk posed by identified insider threats, considering factors like employee access, data sensitivity, and potential motivations.  

• Reporting and Communication: 

Prepare detailed reports outlining findings from investigations, including evidence and recommendations for corrective actions to mitigate insider risks.  

• Policy Development: 

Contribute to the development and refinement of insider threat detection policies, procedures, and best practices.  

• Security Awareness Training: 

Collaborate with security awareness teams to educate employees about insider threat risks and proper data handling practices.  

Required Skills and Qualifications: 

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including network protocols, user