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Insider Threat Analyst III

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 25 Mar 2026

About the role

Navy Federal Credit Union currently does not provide sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

To help lead the response and analysis of insider threat incidents and alerts, using cutting-edge tools and techniques to protect the organization from internal risks. Enhance the insider threat program by creating and tuning alert content, integrating new data sources, identifying trends and gaps, and recommending technology and process solutions. Collaborate with various teams, such as physical security, legal, and HR, to conduct investigations and ensure compliance. Deliver insider threat reports, awareness, and training activities, and mentor junior analysts. Work independently and demonstrate strong initiative, judgment, and problem-solving skills. Work is performed under limited supervision.

Respond to and analyze insider threat alerts using specialized monitoring tools
Lead investigations of complex and high-risk insider threat cases
Conduct interviews with employees as part of an investigation
Analyze information from enterprise cyber security tools to detect anomalous activity and potential threats
Perform searches and log analysis in a SIEM
Validate network alerts by coordinating with enterprise-wide cyber defense staff
Analyze security incidents for trends and patterns to identify gaps and propose risk mitigation solutions
Collaborate with physical security, legal, and HR teams as needed
Develop insider threat use cases and detection content within tools
Modify rules and policies to improve alert accuracy and reduce false positives
Integrate new data sources to enhance insider threat detection
Identify and recommend solutions for control gaps or deficiencies that enable insider threats
Conduct open-source research on industry trends and best practices for insider threat prevention and protection
Prepare comprehensive and timely written reports summarizing cases and outcomes
Produce and deliver case reports to a variety of audiences
Assist in the development of policy, processes, procedures and metrics related to insider threat
Produce and deliver insider threat awareness and training activities

5+ years of experience with an insider threat program or related field
Demonstrated experience in an insider threat program, preferably in a financial institution
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain high ethical standards in handling sensitive situations
Proficiency in various security tools such as data loss prevention, user behavior analytics, file and database activity monitoring, and user activity monitoring
Proficiency and professionalism in conducting interviews and eliciting information
Experience with security information and event management systems (SIEM) and log analysis
Ability to perform data synthesis and analysis on different data types (events and log data)
Experience in writing and editing clear and concise case reports and documents
Understanding of the intersection of IT systems and cybersecurity operations
Advanced communication skills to report complex technical situations to different audiences, including executive leadership and nontechnical staff
Advanced skill in working with all levels of management, stakeholders and vendors
Advanced research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Effective skill in interpreting and translating customer requirements into operational actions

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Locations: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 | 5550 Heritage Oaks Dr. Pensacola, FL 32526

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