SOC Lead - Insider Threat

Company Overview

ID.me is the next-generation digital identity network that simplifies how individuals securely prove their identity online. Consumers can verify their identity with ID.me once and seamlessly log in across websites without having to create a new login or verify their identity again. 130 million members experience streamlined login and identity verification with ID.me at 16 federal agencies, 30 states, and 56 healthcare organizations. More than 600 consumer brands use ID.me to verify communities and user segments to honor service and build more authentic relationships.

ID.me’s technology meets the federal standards for consumer authentication set by the Commerce Department and is approved as a NIST 800-63-3 IAL2 / AAL2 credential service provider by the Kantara Initiative. ID.me is committed to “No Identity Left Behind” to enable all people to have a secure digital identity. To learn more, visit https://network.id.me/.

Role Overview

ID.me is seeking a highly experienced SOC Lead to play a pivotal role – Insider Threat Lead – in our advanced security operations. As a key member of our cybersecurity team, you will be instrumental in safeguarding our digital identity ecosystem, bringing your deep expertise in incident response, threat hunting, and forensic analysis to the forefront. In this role, you will not only manage complex security incidents but also lead efforts to refine and optimize our security processes and tools, focusing specifically on insider threats and data loss prevention. This position is ideal for a cybersecurity professional with insider threat experience who is looking to advance their career by taking on more responsibility, mentoring junior team members, and driving strategic initiatives within our SOC.

Responsibilities

• Lead the insider threat program, including advanced host and network-based forensic analysis, to ensure effective containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident evaluation.
• Oversee the detection, analysis, and mitigation of complex insider threats and incidents, utilizing advanced security tools such as DLP, SIEM (e.g., Chronicle, Splunk), IDS/IPS, EDR, and firewalls.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting, identifying and responding to Indicators of Compromise (IOC) and Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Develop and refine threat detection signatures, analytics, and correlation rules to enhance our security posture and improve detection capabilities.
• Lead projects related to insider threat, security monitoring, incident response, and SOC process improvement, ensuring alignment with best practices and emerging threats.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior SOC analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team.
• Collaborate closely with Tier 3 staff and other cross-functional teams to ensure seamless detection, classification, and reporting of security incidents, adhering to and enhancing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity trends, tools, and technologies, driving the adoption of new solutions and methodologies to strengthen our incident response capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in information security, with extensive hands-on experience in insider threat, incident response, threat hunting, and forensic analysis.
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience in leading an insider threat program and responding to sophisticated threats.
• Comprehensive understanding of email security, network monitoring, data loss prevention (DLP), OS forensics, and other key insider threat domains.
• Advanced expertise in using and optimizing SIEM tools (Chronicle, Splunk) and other security technologies for high-level threat detection and incident response.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud environments, including AWS, GCP, and/or Azure, with a strong focus on securing cloud infrastructures.
• Proven track record in developing insider threat detection strategies, writing detection signatures, and enhancing SOC processes.
• Strong experience in threat intelligence, with the ability to translate adversary tactics and techniques into actionable detection and mitigation strategies.
• Proficiency in leading forensic investigations across multiple operating systems, including Linux, MacOS, and Windows.
• Demonstrated proficiency in scripting languages (Python, bash, Go, PowerShell) and process automation.
• Mature soft skills, including collaboration, communication, teamwork,  and adaptability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced industry certifications,