Cyber Security Analyst - Senior

$110,885 - $121,285/Yr

Randstad - Phoenix, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Phoenix, AZ

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Senior Cyber Security Analyst will be responsible for developing and managing an insider threat program that aligns with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. This role involves designing policies and workflows for detecting and mitigating insider threats, deploying and configuring insider threat detection tools, and conducting thorough investigations into incidents. The analyst will also provide training and mentorship to junior staff and collaborate with various teams to enhance the organization's security posture.

Responsibilities

• Design and establish a comprehensive insider threat program aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Develop policies, processes, and workflows for detecting, investigating, and mitigating insider threats.
• Define metrics and reporting frameworks to measure the effectiveness of the program.
• Lead the configuration of a new insider threat detection tool.
• Ensure seamless integration with existing security systems, such as SIEM and SOAR solutions.
• Collaborate with vendors and IT teams to customize the tool for organization-specific use cases.
• Monitor user and entity behavior analytics to identify suspicious activities and policy violations.
• Conduct in-depth investigations into insider threat incidents, working closely with cybersecurity, HR, and legal teams.
• Refine detection capabilities by creating and optimizing rules, alerts, and risk scoring models.
• Act as a subject matter expert on insider threat risks and tools.
• Train and mentor junior analysts and cross-functional stakeholders on insider threat detection techniques and tool usage.
• Support the investigation and resolution of insider threat incidents, ensuring thorough documentation and root-cause analysis.
• Develop and execute response playbooks for various insider threat scenarios.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on insider threat analysis and program development.
• Understanding of UEBA tools and technology, digital forensics, and data loss prevention (DLP) strategies.
• Proven expertise in deploying and managing insider threat tools specifically with DTex InTERCEPT.
• Experience developing policies, procedures, and workflows for insider threat management.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms, data analytics tools, and insider threat indicators and detection methods.
• Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., BigQuery, Python, PowerShell) is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., BigQuery, Python, PowerShell) is a plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution.