A.C. Coy

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Overview Tier One Technologies is looking for a Cybersecurity Risk Management Expert/Program Manager to support our direct US Government client. This hybrid contract-to-hire position can be located in Falls Church, VA, Morrisville, NC or Eagan, MN. SELECTED CANDIDATES WITHOUT REQUIRED CLEARANCE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION TO RECEIVE IT. 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. Ensure compliance and promote awareness for AI/ML. Develop and deliver training to educate employees about security policies and best practices 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. 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. 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. Provide detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client-specific or mission critical challenges/issues; and consult with client to define needs or challenges. Represent the IRM team in meetings, working groups, and leadership briefings, translating operational findings into executive-level insights. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Information Security. 8+ years of experience with a strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, network and endpoint security, and various security tools and technologies. Insider Risk expertise. Proven leadership ability to direct multidisciplinary teams and coordinate investigative, analytical, and technical workflows under pressure. Strong knowledge of cyber telemetry and insider risk indicators, including behavioral analysis, digital forensics, UEBA, DLP, and SIEM. Strong knowledge of AI/ML concepts, algorithms, and applications in insider threat detection, including supervised and unsupervised learning, deep learning, and anomaly detection. 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. 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. Graduate certificates, specifically in Insider Risk Management and Mitigation to provide in-depth expertise in understanding, investigating, and managing insider threats is a plus. Excellent communication and executive briefing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights for senior leadership. Must be able to obtain Public Trust Clearance. Be able to pass a drug screening, criminal history, and credit checks. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder. Must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years. Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)