Insider Risk Analyst

Peraton

. Detect, evaluate, and mitigate insider risks from data theft, espionage, fraud, sabotage, unintentional incidents, and workplace violence .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeReston • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $51,000 - $82,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in insider risk detection and counterintelligence, utilizing analytical skills to evaluate risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies. Proficient in data analysis and visualization, with a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles and technologies.

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Insider Risk DetectionData AnalysisCybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC) MethodologyOpen-Source Intelligence AnalysisPython Programming

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Hard Skills

Data Theft MitigationFraud DetectionSabotage PreventionAnomaly DetectionData VisualizationThreat MonitoringIncident ResponseData CleaningData TransformationData Manipulation

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingOrganizationCommunicationCuriosityAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

User Activity Monitoring (UAM)User Behavior Analytics (UBA)Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Certifications & Qualifications

Security+Network+

Industry Keywords

Insider RiskCounterintelligenceCybersecurityThreat AnalysisWorkplace Violence Prevention

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityJavaPerlPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Detect, evaluate, and mitigate insider risks from data theft, espionage, fraud, sabotage, unintentional incidents, and workplace violence
Collaboratively develop, monitor, and evolve corporate insider risk detections
Identify high-risk behavior
Correlate technical data from UAM, UBA, DLP, and SIEM with non-technical data sources for proactive insider risk detection
Provide analytical and investigative support to counterintelligence and insider risk mitigation efforts
Conduct interviews of persons of interest and gather investigative information
Prepare and deliver reports using metrics and data visualizations
Communicate findings, trends, and patterns
Develop recommendations to remediate threat discoveries and promote a secure environment
Support insider risk and counterintelligence program activities, including security awareness, training, and education products
Brief large audiences, key stakeholders, and senior leaders on insider risk and counterintelligence issues
Evaluate insider risks using all-source analysis and internal and external data sources
Identify trends, patterns, and anomalies to inform risk-based decisions and proactively mitigate threats

Requirements

What you’ll need

0 years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree
BS/BA in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent degree
Ability to obtain Secret clearance
Basic understanding of insider risk and counterintelligence risk activity, including data theft, espionage, fraud, sabotage, unintentional incidents, and workplace violence
Familiarity with insider risk detection technologies, including UAM, UBA, SIEM, and DLP
Experience interpreting data and analyzing non-technical data feeds to uncover anomalies
Basic knowledge of Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) or similar environment methodology, including threat monitoring, intrusion detection, incident response, handling, and remediation
Ability to conduct open-source intelligence analysis
Excellent critical thinking, organization, and communication skills
Ability to work on various tasks with competing deadlines
Curiosity and willingness to explore new technologies
Preferred: proficiency in Python, C#, C++, Perl, or Java
Preferred: experience analyzing, cleaning, transforming, and manipulating data
Preferred: experience working within an unclassified managed attribution environment
Preferred: prior experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or Network Operation Center (NOC)
Preferred: certified or able to become certified in Security+ or Network+

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employees may be eligible for overtime
Shift differential may be available
Discretionary bonus may be available