Insider Threat Program Manager
Insider Threat Program Manager
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The Insider Threat Program Manager will assist the QTS Insider Threat HUB in maturing the program by developing the necessary framework governance and workflows. The primary responsibility of this role will be the development of relationships with stakeholders to gain access to data needed to enrich the companys threat education awareness and communication. The focus of the program will be to deter detect and mitigate all insider threats. This role will also be responsible for performing case management investigations and analysis with the goal of predicting detecting and responding to insider threats and incidents.
This role is responsible for identifying potential threats against the company and its workforce from internal and external actors and developing strategies to mitigate those threats to protect the companys reputation workforce clients and assets.
The Insider Threat Program Manager will be positioned to develop and deliver cuttingedge enterprisewide solutions to detect analyze and mitigate insider risks. This role will oversee the triage of insider events and risk analysis by a team of analysts. This role will need to work closely with various partners within our firm including HR Legal Cybersecurity and Technology as well as external parties.
RESPONSIBILITIES other duties may be assigned.
Work closely with IT HR legal and compliance teams to create a multidisciplinary approach to insider threat management
Gather review assess and respond to information derived from HR Legal Cyber and Security databases to identify insider threat concerns
Lead or assist in investigations and provide indepth assessments of identified insider risks and threats coordinating with relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate actions are taken
Partner with internal technical engineers to apply innovative techniques to detect suspicious behavior and potential insider threats
Coordinate response activities with various stakeholders for confirmed incidents and recommend mitigation strategies
Develop and deliver training and awareness programs to educate employees on recognizing and reporting suspicious activities
Facilitate referral of anomalous activity for investigation escalation to other SMEs and crossfunctional coordination of mitigation strategies
Provide SMElevel support for insider threat matters leveraging deep knowledge of insider risk and counterintelligence
Lead the organizations efforts in identifying mitigating and managing insider threats.
Develop and implement comprehensive strategies to safeguard sensitive information and maintain a secure work environment
Communicate complex problem sets in succinct and clear manner that is understandable to a variety of audiences across the company including to Senior Leadership
Manage program governance documentation including definition of roles and responsibilities and ensure compliance with the control environment
Work and collaborate with critical stakeholders within the company financial sector across other industries and the U.S. Government to stay abreast of industry trends and best practices
Design implement and manage a robust insider threat program that aligns with organizational goals and industry best practices
Conduct risk assessments to identify potential insider threats and vulnerabilities within the organization
Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on the status of the Insider Threat Program including metrics and incident trends.
Stay informed about emerging threats industry trends and best practices to continuously improve the program.
Travel when needed domestically or overseas in support of specific incidents or investigations
Performs other duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 10 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 8 or more years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD)
- 8 years or more relevant counterintelligence insider threat or investigative experience
- Deep knowledge of insider threat indicators such as those associated with espionage theft of intellectual property sabotage workplace violence and fraud
- Familiarity with the Intelligence cycle along with adversarial and insider threat tactics techniques and procedures
- Demonstrated success in working closely with a range of company partners to include Security Legal HR and Business Continuity as well as external partners such as industry peers and Law Enforcement
- Experience conducting endtoend investigations including collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data and handling sensitive materials
- Direct experience serving as an insider threat/risk program manager or senior analyst in industry or government assessing complex threats; scoping and developing mitigation strategies in coordination with crossdisciplinary teams
- Experience conducting or providing analytical support to insider threat/risk counterintelligence criminal cybersecurity and/or other types of investigations
- Proven ability to strategize and demonstrate out of the box thinking and creativity to solve complex problems and deliver practical and effective results
- Experience building successful sustainable relationships across lines of business and with technical partners to develop solutions
- Very strong oral and written communication skills with focus on attention to detail; experience communicating with senior leadership levels U.S.
- Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Insider Threat specific certifications such as Certified CounterInsider Threat ProfessionalFundamentals (CCITPF) Certified CounterInsider Threat ProfessionalAnalysis (CCITPA) the NITTF Hub Operations Course or CERT Insider Threat Program Manager (ITPM)
- Knowledge of incident response crisis management data management best practices and cyber security trends
- Behavioral Science/Behavioral Analysis/Behavioral Threat Assessment experience or training
- Experience with User Activity Monitoring (UAM) User Behavior Analytics (UBA) principles and tools rules and policy engines other insider threat technical solutions and data analytics platforms
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Proficient with computer skills including Microsoft Office suite
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; for the purpose of public interaction and report writing
- Ability to handle typical emergency and crisis situations efficiently and effectively
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks (e.g. NIST GDPR HIPAA).
- May require 24x7x365 on call responsibilities.
TOTAL REWARDS
- This role is also eligible for a competitive benets package that includes: medical dental vision life and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; exible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program and other company benets.
- This position is Bonus eligible.
SKILLS (FROM SKILLS LIBRARY)
- Computer Skills
- Verbal & Written Communication Skills
- Security Management
- Proficient with Microsoft Office tools
We conform to all the laws statutes and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women minorities individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or national origin age disability status Genetic Information & Testing Family & Medical Leave protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint orally or in writing to the employer or the government or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
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