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PlanIT Group, LLC · 4 months ago

Insider Risk Subject Matter Expert / Program Manager III

Reston, VA

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

PlanIT Group, LLC is seeking an Insider Risk Subject Matter Expert and Program Manager. The role involves developing and implementing strategies to manage insider risks, leveraging AI for threat identification, and coordinating cross-functional teams to enhance security measures.

ConsultingInformation TechnologyManagement Consulting

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Develop and implement Insider Risk Management (IRM) strategies as a SME and Program Manager. This involves creating policies, procedures, and frameworks to proactively address insider risk

Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI), focused on designing, implementing, and managing programs that proactively identify, assess, and mitigate insider threats using AI-powered tools and techniques to analyze user activity and behavior

Build strong relationships across business lines and with technical partners to develop and implement AI-driven insider risk solutions and effectively communicate findings and risks to senior leadership

Initiate, supervise, and/or develop requirements from a project’s inception to conclusion for complex to extremely complex programs; and provide strategic and expert advice and technical guidance, to program and project staff

Conduct risk assessments, identifying critical assets, evaluating potential vulnerabilities, and prioritizing risks based on their potential impact and likelihood

Lead and coordinate cross-functional team operations, including analysts, engineers, and other team members, to ensure cohesive execution of the insider risk mission

Serve as the primary escalation point for complex or high-risk insider cases in the absence of other team leads, triaging events, and briefing leadership on threat posture, findings, and recommended actions

Oversee the development and refinement of insider threat detection frameworks, ensuring alignment with organizational risk tolerance, policies, and evolving threats

Provides detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client-specific or mission critical challenges/issues; and consults with client to define needs or challenges

Represent the IRO team in meetings, working groups, and leadership briefings, translating operational findings into executive-level insights

Program Manager must be specific to the Insider Risk

Qualification

Insider Risk expertiseAI-powered platforms (UEBA)Cybersecurity fundamentalsBehavioral analysisDigital forensicsIncident handling processesAI/ML conceptsAnalytical capabilitiesCommunicationLeadership ability

Required

Develop and implement Insider Risk Management (IRM) strategies as a SME and Program Manager. This involves creating policies, procedures, and frameworks to proactively address insider risk

Initiate, supervise, and/or develop requirements from a project's inception to conclusion for complex to extremely complex programs; and provide strategic and expert advice and technical guidance, to program and project staff

Conduct risk assessments, identifying critical assets, evaluating potential vulnerabilities, and prioritizing risks based on their potential impact and likelihood

Lead and coordinate cross-functional team operations, including analysts, engineers, and other team members, to ensure cohesive execution of the insider risk mission

Oversee the development and refinement of insider threat detection frameworks, ensuring alignment with organizational risk tolerance, policies, and evolving threats

Represent the IRO team in meetings, working groups, and leadership briefings, translating operational findings into executive-level insights

Program Manager must be specific to the Insider Risk

Insider Risk expertise

Utilize AI-powered platforms like User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) to identify anomalous activities and patterns indicative of insider threats

Develop and optimize AI models to refine detection capabilities by leading the creation and tuning rules, alerts, and risk scoring models to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Proven leadership ability to direct multidisciplinary teams and coordinate investigative, analytical, and technical workflows under pressure

Knowledge of cyber telemetry and insider risk indicators, including behavioral analysis, digital forensics, UEBA, DLP, and SIEM

Excellent communication and executive briefing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights for senior leadership

Familiarity with legal, ethical, and privacy considerations in insider monitoring and response, including how to manage cases involving personnel and protected data

Experience in developing operational playbooks, escalation protocols, and incident handling processes insider threat or equivalent environments

Ensure compliance and promote awareness for AI/ML. Develop and deliver training to educate employees about security policies and best practices

Preferred

A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required. If the individual's degree is not in the applicable field then four additional years of related experience is required

8+ years of experience with a strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, network and endpoint security, and various security tools and technologies

Graduate certificates, specifically in Insider Risk Management and Mitigation to provide in-depth expertise in understanding, investigating, and managing insider threats

Knowledge of AI/ML concepts, algorithms, and applications in insider threat detection, including supervised and unsupervised learning, deep learning, and anomaly detection

Need a blend of technical and leadership expertise, analytical capabilities, and hard skills to navigate the complex world of AI-driven insider threat detection and prevention

Hands-on experience in insider threat analysis