Cyber Security Architect/Engineer III

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Job Title: IT - Cyber Security Architect/Engineer III

Location work will be performed: VAO145 - Falls Church - 8111 Gatehouse Road Suite 60

Job Description: Insider Risk Subject Matter Expert / Program Manager III (Preference given to candidates in Morrisville, NC, Falls Church, VA, or Eagan, MN. Remote considered for fully qualified candidates)

Resumes must be in attached template to be considered.

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 program and cannot manage programs in any other USPS program.

Technical Skills

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 Qualifications

A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required. If the indiviual'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.