[Remote] Cybersecurity Engineer (Insider Threat)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Piper Companies is currently seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer (Insider Threat) for a global healthcare solutions organization. This role involves leading investigations into potential insider threats, leveraging analytics to detect high-risk behavior, and ensuring compliance with legal standards while collaborating with various departments. Responsibilities • Lead in-depth investigations into potential insider activity such as data exfiltration, system misuse, fraud, or policy violations. • Leverage behavioral analytics, user telemetry, and system logs to detect and assess anomalous or high-risk behavior. • Ensure proper evidence handling and documentation in compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate standards. • Design, implement, and enhance insider threat detection use cases, workflows, and response playbooks. • Partner with Human Resources, Legal, Compliance, and Corporate Security to coordinate sensitive investigative efforts and ensure appropriate outcomes. • Prepare detailed investigation reports and present findings to technical leadership and business stakeholders. • Serve as an escalation resource for junior analysts, providing mentorship and technical guidance on investigations and monitoring techniques. • Contribute to awareness and prevention programs by sharing technical expertise and supporting training initiatives. • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging insider threat tactics, behavioral analytics approaches, and relevant detection technologies. Skills • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice, or related field (Master’s preferred), or equivalent professional experience. • 5–7 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, investigations, or risk management, including at least 3 years focused on insider threat detection or analysis. • Strong understanding of insider threat frameworks, behavioral analytics, and investigative best practices. • Experience using insider threat monitoring and behavioral analytics platforms, as well as log aggregation and forensic tools. • Familiarity with privacy and compliance standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, or CCPA. • Demonstrated success collaborating with HR, Legal, and Corporate Security on complex investigations. • Preferred Certifications: CITPM, CITVA, GCTI, CISSP, or equivalent credentials in insider threat, behavioral analytics, or digital forensics. Benefits • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law Company Overview • At Piper, we obsess about the success of our customers and consultants. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in McLean, VA, US, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • Piper Companies has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 5 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 2 in 2022, 1 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job Apply tot his job