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We are seeking a

Senior Insider Threat Analyst

in our

Arlington, VA / Broomfield, CO / Brooklyn Park, MN / Albuquerque, NM, USA

location(s) or remote potential.

Position Overview
The Senior Insider Threat Analyst is a highly experienced individual contributor responsible for leading advanced insider threat analysis and investigations while contributing meaningfully to the evolution of detection capabilities and investigative rigor.

This role is a hands‑on execution role and handles complex cases independently, shapes detection quality, and acts as a key partner to Legal, HR, and Security.

Key Responsibilities
Detection, Analysis & Threat Hunting

Independently review, triage, and prioritize complex insider threat alerts across UEBA, DLP, identity, and endpoint telemetry

Conduct advanced behavioral analysis to identify anomalous or malicious activity, including data exfiltration, fraud, and policy violations

Perform proactive, hypothesis‑driven threat hunting to uncover previously undetected insider risks

Correlate technical indicators with contextual data (e.g., HR events, organizational changes, access patterns) to assess risk accurately

Contribute to the development, tuning, and refinement of detection use cases to improve signal fidelity and reduce false positives

Investigations

Lead medium‑to‑high‑complexity insider threat investigations from initial detection through closure

Apply defensible investigative methodologies and sound evidence‑handling practices

Partner closely with Legal, HR, and Security to ensure investigations align with privacy, employment, and regulatory requirements

Produce clear investigative reports and present findings to managers and senior stakeholders

Escalate the most sensitive or high‑risk matters appropriately

Program Contribution & Capability Development

Contribute to the development and maintenance of insider threat playbooks, procedures, and response workflows

Identify gaps or weaknesses in detection, investigative processes, or tooling and recommend improvements

Assist in developing metrics, case insights, and analysis that support program reporting

Support insider threat awareness and training initiatives for employees and security partners

Collaboration & Influence

Act as a trusted partner to Legal, HR, IT, and business stakeholders during investigations

Translate technical findings into clear, actionable insights for non‑technical audiences

Informally mentor junior analysts and help reinforce investigative best practices and analytical standards

You Must Have

Bachelor's degree minimum

Minimum 6+ years of experience in insider threat, cybersecurity, digital forensics, or a closely related field

Due to contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status

Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a Peoples Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen

We Value

Demonstrated experience handling complex insider risk investigations involving data misuse, fraud, or policy violations

Strong analytical skills in behavioral analysis and anomaly detection

Practical experience correlating technical data with human and business context

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, or related field

Experience with UEBA, DLP, SIEM, identity, and endpoint monitoring technologies

Proficiency with log analysis and query languages (e.g., KQL, SPL, SQL)

Background in corporate security investigations or incident response

Familiarity with insider threat frameworks and human‑risk concepts

$112,000 - $140,000 a year

Compensation & Benefits
The pay range for this role is $112,000 – $140,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate's skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.

What's in it for you?

A competitive salary and innovative, game‑changing work

Flexible work schedule

Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit

Equity, 401k retirement savings plan and 12 paid holidays plus generous vacation and sick time

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

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We are seeking a

Senior Insider Threat Analyst

in our

Arlington, VA / Broomfield, CO / Brooklyn Park, MN / Albuquerque, NM, USA

location(s) or remote potential.

Position Overview
The Senior Insider Threat Analyst is a highly experienced individual contributor responsible for leading advanced insider threat analysis and investigations while contributing meaningfully to the evolution of detection capabilities and investigative rigor.

This role is a hands‑on execution role and handles complex cases independently, shapes detection quality, and acts as a key partner to Legal, HR, and Security.

Key Responsibilities
Detection, Analysis & Threat Hunting

Independently review, triage, and prioritize complex insider threat alerts across UEBA, DLP, identity, and endpoint telemetry

Conduct advanced behavioral analysis to identify anomalous or malicious activity, including data exfiltration, fraud, and policy violations

Perform proactive, hypothesis‑driven threat hunting to uncover previously undetected insider risks

Correlate technical indicators with contextual data (e.g., HR events, organizational changes, access patterns) to assess risk accurately

Contribute to the development, tuning, and refinement of detection use cases to improve signal fidelity and reduce false positives

Investigations

Lead medium‑to‑high‑complexity insider threat investigations from initial detection through closure

Apply defensible investigative methodologies and sound evidence‑handling practices

Partner closely with Legal, HR, and Security to ensure investigations align with privacy, employment, and regulatory requirements

Produce clear investigative reports and present findings to managers and senior stakeholders

Escalate the most sensitive or high‑risk matters appropriately

Program Contribution & Capability Development

Contribute to the development and maintenance of insider threat playbooks, procedures, and response workflows

Identify gaps or weaknesses in detection, investigative processes, or tooling and recommend improvements

Assist in developing metrics, case insights, and analysis that support program reporting

Support insider threat awareness and training initiatives for employees and security partners

Collaboration & Influence

Act as a trusted partner to Legal, HR, IT, and business stakeholders during investigations

Translate technical findings into clear, actionable insights for non‑technical audiences

Informally mentor junior analysts and help reinforce investigative best practices and analytical standards

You Must Have

Bachelor's degree minimum

Minimum 6+ years of experience in insider threat, cybersecurity, digital forensics, or a closely related field

Due to contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status

Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a Peoples Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen

We Value

Demonstrated experience handling complex insider risk investigations involving data misuse, fraud, or policy violations

Strong analytical skills in behavioral analysis and anomaly detection

Practical experience correlating technical data with human and business context

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, or related field

Experience with UEBA, DLP, SIEM, identity, and endpoint monitoring technologies

Proficiency with log analysis and query languages (e.g., KQL, SPL, SQL)

Background in corporate security investigations or incident response

Familiarity with insider threat frameworks and human‑risk concepts

$112,000 - $140,000 a year

Compensation & Benefits
The pay range for this role is $112,000 – $140,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate's skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.

What's in it for you?

A competitive salary and innovative, game‑changing work

Flexible work schedule

Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit

Equity, 401k retirement savings plan and 12 paid holidays plus generous vacation and sick time

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

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