Cybersecurity Risk Management Expert/Program Manager (Hybrid)

A.C. Coy • Falls Church, VA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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 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.
• Familiarity with legal, ethical, and privacy considerations in insider monitoring and response.
• Experience in developing operational playbooks, escalation protocols, and incident handling processes.
• Need a blend of technical and leadership expertise, analytical capabilities, and hard skills.
• Hands-on experience in insider threat analysis.
• Excellent communication and executive briefing skills.
• Must be able to obtain Public Trust Clearance.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate certificates in Insider Risk Management and Mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Insider Risk Management (IRM) strategies as a SME and Program Manager.
• Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to design, implement, and manage programs that proactively identify, assess, and mitigate insider threats.
• Ensure compliance and promote awareness for AI/ML by developing and delivering 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.
• 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.
• Initiate, supervise, and/or develop requirements from a project’s inception to conclusion for complex programs.
• Conduct risk assessments, identifying critical assets, evaluating potential vulnerabilities, and prioritizing risks.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional team operations to ensure cohesive execution of the insider risk mission.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex or high-risk insider cases.
• Oversee the development and refinement of insider threat detection frameworks.
• Provide detailed analysis, evaluation, and recommendations for improvements and optimization.
• Represent the IRM team in meetings, working groups, and leadership briefings.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees