Vice President - Insider Threat UEBA Lead

CLS-Group•Iselin, NJ

37d•$143,000 - $166,000•Hybrid

About The Position

CLS is seeking a highly motivated, and skilled Vice President - UEBA (User Entity Behavioral Analysis) Use Case Developer/Manager to join our Insider Threat Team. The role will be located in New Jersey. The position will report to the Director of Insider Threat and will participate in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of a new Insider Threat team. This role involves the identification, detection and investigation of abnormal actions from internal accounts which may be indicative of risk posed by individuals with authorized access to organizational assets, including employees and third-party vendors. The position will require collaboration with cross-functional teams to mitigate the risks of malicious, negligent, or unintentional insider actions that could lead to security breaches, data loss, or system unavailability. This position requires someone with an analytical mind and data analysis skills, working knowledge of company systems and IT security tools, a quick learner, and the ability to propose and execute on program improvements. This role will also be responsible for building relationships with organizational partners and conducting investigations.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in information security such as Insider Threat, Investigations, Analysis, Security Operations, Incident Response, or Threat Intelligence roles.
Experience with insider threat detection tools (UEBA, SIEM, EDR, DLP) and knowledge of advanced threat intelligence techniques.
3+ years of experience in Insider Threat or equivalent.
Knowledge of fundamentals of threat actors’ TTPs and MITRE ATT&CK Framework.
Understanding of security frameworks, incident response, and risk management practice.
Knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory considerations, including privacy laws and data protection requirements.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity studies, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Intelligence Studies, Criminology, or related discipline.
Experience or the ability to operate & tune security monitoring and analytical tools (e.g. UEBA, SIEM, EDR, DLP) is highly preferred.
Expertise in managing initial incident response and supporting investigations, coordinating with multiple departments, and resolving security incidents efficiently.
Security certification through a credentialing organization which demonstrates knowledge of cybersecurity, defense, vulnerabilities, data and operating system security e.g. SANS, ISC2, ISACA.
Experience with threat intelligence and SOC/CIRT interaction.
Experience in handling sensitive information.
Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as interview skills.
Ability to work on-site at least twice a week in New Jersey and/or participate in local intelligence sharing groups.
Financial sector experience.

Responsibilities

Integrate UEBA capabilities with SIEM, SOAR, EDR DLP, and IAM systems.
Establish baselines of normal user behaviour across identity, network, endpoint and application activity.
Monitor user risk scores and tune detection logic to reduce false positives and improve detection fidelity, identifying and onboarding new telemetry sources.
Drive incident response and insider threat investigations with timeline and data analysis. Conduct proactive behavioural threat hunting using UEBA data.
Manage playbook response actions and support investigations of suspected insider threat incidents to include preventative controls and user quarantine actions.
Align behavioural monitoring with privacy, legal and HR considerations.
Participate in the execution of the insider threat program, including the development of tools, standards, procedures, and processes to detect, prevent, and respond to insider threats.
Research advanced detection and monitoring tools to complement existing systems.
Drive continuous improvement by integrating lessons learned, industry best practices, and emerging threat intelligence.
Collaborate with stakeholders across the firm to evaluate and address potential insider risks across systems, networks, and organizational processes.
Participate in investigations and produce reports on insider threat risks, incidents, and mitigation efforts for executives to aid in their decision making.
Work with the intelligence team to develop threat modelling deliverables.

Benefits

401(k) match
2 paid volunteer days
Generous parental leave policies
Parental transition coaching programmes and support services.
Wellbeing and mental health support resources
Employee Networks (including our Women’s Forum, Black Employee Network and Pride Network)
Hybrid working
Flexible working
Monthly ‘Heads Down Days’ with no meetings across the whole company.
Generous non-contributory pension provision for UK/Asia employees, and 401K match from CLS for US employees.
Private medical insurance
Dental coverage
Social events
Annual flu vaccinations.
Discounts and savings and cashback across a wide range of categories including health and retail for UK employees.
Discounted Gym membership – Complete Body Gym Discount/Sweat equity program for US employees.
Discover – our comprehensive learning platform with 1000+ courses from LinkedIn Learning.
Access to frequent development sessions on a number of topics to help you be successful and develop your career at CLS.