Insider Threat Team Leader

Insider Threat Team Leader Remote US Reports to: Corporate Security & Investigations Leader Our story Strada is a technology-enabled, people powered company committed to delivering world-class payroll, human capital management, and financial management solutions to organizations globally. With a team of more than 8,000 experts and over 30 years of expertise, Strada blends leading-edge technology with human ingenuity to help businesses across the globe design and deliver at scale. Supporting over 1,400 customers in 33 countries, Strada partners with customers at every stage of their journey, to help drive their vision forward. It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team’s experience in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life. With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Strada is the perfect place to put your passion to work. To learn more about us, visit Job description Join our team as an Insider Threat Team Leader at Strada! In this role you will be responsible for overseeing a team dedicated to identifying, analyzing, and mitigating potential security risks posed by internal employees, contractors, or privileged users within an organization, leading investigations into suspicious activity, and collaborating with other security teams to implement preventative measures, often requiring strong analytical skills, knowledge of cyber security tools, and experience in conducting digital forensics. Key Responsibilities: Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of insider threat analysts, assigning tasks, reviewing work, and developing their skills. Foster a collaborative environment within the team and with other security departments. Monitor team performance and identify areas for improvement. Threat Detection and Analysis: Implement and manage insider threat detection tools and platforms (UEBA, DLP, etc.). Analyze user behavior patterns to identify potential insider threats, including anomalous access patterns, unusual data transfers, and suspicious activity. Develop and maintain threat indicators and detection rules for insider threat scenarios. Investigations: Conduct thorough investigations into suspected insider threat cases, including digital forensics, data analysis, and interviews. Collaborate with legal and HR departments to ensure proper escalation and compliance with legal procedures. Document findings and present evidence in a clear and concise manner to relevant stakeholders. Risk Mitigation: Identify vulnerabilities in existing security policies and procedures related to insider threats. Develop and implement preventive measures to mitigate insider risks, including user access controls, data classification, and security awareness training. Work with business units to educate employees on insider threat awareness and reporting mechanisms. Reporting and Communication: Regularly brief senior management on the insider threat landscape and key findings from investigations. Produce detailed reports on insider threat activity, including trends and mitigation strategies. Collaborate with other security teams to share intelligence and coordinate response efforts. Required Skills and Experience: Strong understanding of cyber security concepts, including network protocols, system administration, and data analysis. Expertise in digital forensics techniques and tools to investigate suspicious activity Experience with user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA) platforms Proven ability to lead and manage a team of security analysts Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey complex information to technical and non-technical audiences Knowledge of legal and compliance requirements related to insider threats Benefits We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options. By applying for a position with Strada, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Strada’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position. Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Strada is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful. At Strada, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future. Diversity Policy Statement Strada is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans. Strada provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter. Authorization to work in the Employing Country Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Strada. Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units. We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. #ITSEC We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. Salary Pay Range Minimum - Maximum: $100,170.00 - $186,170.00 Pay Transparency Statement: Strada considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Strada makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units. Strada provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Strada is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.