TSSCI Insider Threat Analyst/Hunt Team Member

Post Date

Aug 13, 2025

Location

Mason,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

22312
US
Oct 21, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Data Warehousing

Req #

DGO-04635411-9fcf-40a1-8360-cfbaf84983bb

Pay Rate

$175k - $200k (estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global's client is a data technology business specializing in the management, application, storage, and usage of business data. Partnering with various government departments to help business leaders obtain the key information and insights needed to guide their organizations to new accomplishments. They are looking to add Insider Threat Analyst to their growing "Hunt" team.

In this role, you will proactively hunt for insider threats within the DHS enterprise network. You’ll analyze user behavior, detect unusual activity, and help prevent security incidents.

Key Responsibilities:

Threat Hunting & Analysis

· Actively search for insider threat activity across logs, network traffic, EDR tools, and DHS platforms.

· Use behavioral analysis and anomaly detection to identify suspicious patterns.

· Work with User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) tools to detect unusual user activity.

· Combine data from multiple sources (e.g., endpoint, identity, cloud activity) to produce threat insights.

· Experience with machine learning and AI-based analysis is a plus.

Detection Engineering

· Create and refine insider threat detection rules based on DHS risk and user behavior.

· Build custom detection alerts and rules using DHS tools.

· Adjust alerts to reduce false positives while keeping strong threat coverage.

Incident Response Support

· Work closely with forensic analysts, HR, and legal teams during insider threat investigations.

· Assist with triage and response efforts while ensuring evidence is handled properly and privacy is respected.

· Document your findings in reports and brief stakeholders on the risk and response.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with 12–15 years of experience, OR Master’s degree with 10–13 years of experience
- At least 4-5 years of insider threat analyst or behavioral analysis experience
- TS or TSSCI

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- any AI tool experience

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.