Insider Threat Monitoring Lead

About Agile Defense

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Requisition #: 1460 Job Title: Insider Threat Monitoring Lead Job Title for Careers Page: Insider Threat Monitoring Lead Location: Reston, VA Clearance Level: TS (SCI Eligible) Required Certification(s): Active CISSP

SUMMARY

Agile Defense is seeking an experienced Insider Threat Lead with an in-depth understanding of the principles, methodologies, and best practices for establishing, operating, and maturing a USG insider threat program.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Insider Threat Lead must also have extensive experience with insider threat programs, including knowledge of deterrence, detection, and mitigation strategies. Proficiency in gathering, integrating, analyzing, and responding to threat-related information. This involves assessing risks, identifying vulnerabilities, and developing effective countermeasures. Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, network security, data protection, and monitoring employee use of enterprise networks. Expertise in identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and mitigating security risks. Ability to analyze intelligence to understand and neutralize threats. Thorough knowledge of relevant government policies and regulations, such as the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) (32 CFR Part 117), Executive Order 13587, and the Presidential Memorandum "Minimum Standards for Executive Branch Insider Threat Programs.

Qualifications

• Required Certifications

• Active Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

• Education, Background, and Years of Experience Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, STEM, Information Technology, or Cybersecurity

• ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Required Skills

• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience leading the cyber component of an insider threat program, with an in-depth understanding of the principles, methodologies, and best practices for establishing, operating, and maturing an insider threat program.

• Preferred Skills Counter-intelligence experience Digital Forensics and related certifications User Activity Monitoring (UAM) User Behavior Analytics (UBA)

• WORKING CONDITIONS Environmental Conditions

• Hybrid role in Reston, VA Strength Demands Physical Requirements