Akkodis is seeking a – “Cyber Security Analyst – Threat Analyst” for a Contract position with a client located Phoenix, AZ or Denver, CO (Hybrid).
Pay Range: $60-$65/hr. (The rate/salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.).
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Insider Threat Analyst to lead the implementation of a new insider threat detection tool and build a robust insider threat operations program from the ground up. This role is critical to enhancing our organization’s ability to identify, assess, and mitigate insider risks, including data loss, intellectual property theft, and malicious activities.
As the Senior Insider Threat Analyst, you will be responsible for driving tool deployment and configuration, program development, cross-functional collaboration, and the operationalization of insider threat detection and response capabilities.
This position is a unique opportunity to shape and enhance the maturity of our insider threat program by leveraging advanced analytics and incident response best practices.
The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there’s an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.
What you have:
You are discreet, thoughtful, and seek to coordinate systemic, cross functional solutions to mitigate risk. You are familiar with Insider Threat technologies (such as User Entity Behavioral Analytics - UEBA, Security Information Event Management - SIEM, Data Loss Prevention - DLP) and understand investigations and/or the intelligence cycle.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Development:
- 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. Tool Deployment:
- 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.
Threat Detection and Analysis:
- 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.
Collaboration and Training:
- 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.
Incident Response:
- 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.
Required qualifications:
- 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
- Strong 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.
Preferred qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, GIAC, or insider threat-specific credentials (e.g., Certified Insider Threat Program Manager)
- Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements surrounding insider threat and data protection (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
Key Competencies:
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to design and operationalize new programs.
- Detail-oriented, self-driven, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Competent in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources, documenting results, and analyzing findings to provide viable threat intelligence.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at (610-420-2303) or (himanshu.chauhan@akkodisgroup.com).
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
· The California Fair Chance Act
· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
