Chief of Cybersecurity - Insider Threat Analytics

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Groton, CT

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About The Position

The Chief of Insider Threat Analytics is responsible for overseeing user activity monitoring and behavioral analytics across EB’s enterprise network to identify, assess, and mitigate insider threats. This position reports directly to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). The role ensures compliance with DFARS, NIST SP 800 171, CMMC, NISPOM Insider Threat Program, GD Corporate Policy, and other applicable regulations. The position leads a team of analysts responsible for insider threat detections, analytics, investigation support, and program operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, such as engineering, computer science, or criminal justice
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Insider Threat, Security Operations, or Cybersecurity Analytics
• Professional advanced cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or various SANS courses
• Detailed knowledge of DFARS, NIST SP 800 171, CMMC, NISPOM Insider Threat Program guidance
• Experience with Forensic Collection platforms, SIEM platforms, and behavior-based user monitoring tools
• Experience interacting with government representatives, auditors, or internal security personnel
• Secret security clearance is required

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a business field
• Previous law enforcement experience
• Experience supporting an Insider Threat Program in defense or regulated industries

Responsibilities

• Oversee day to day operations of insider threat monitoring tools and analytics platforms
• Lead development, tuning, and maintenance of behavioral analytics and anomaly detection models
• Manage Insider Threat Analytics policies, procedures, and escalation workflows
• Direct user activity monitoring across endpoints, networks, identity systems, collaboration tools, and data repositories
• Conduct periodic assessments of insider threat risk, trends, and program maturity
• Coordinate investigations with Physical Security, HR, Legal, and Information Technology teams
• Validate security controls related to user privileges, data access, and high risk user groups
• Maintain insider threat related documentation, processes, and audit artifacts
• Oversee configuration management related to insider threat detection and monitor impacts of system changes
• Provide regular reporting, metrics, and briefings to leadership
• Ensure quality assurance of insider threat analytics and detection effectiveness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior