NikSoft Systems Corp.
Insider Threat Risk Subject Matter Expert/Technical Program Manager
NikSoft Systems Corp., Reston, Virginia, United States, 20191
Insider Threat Risk Subject Matter Expert/Technical Program Manager
NikSoft Systems Corporation is a recognized Information Technology solutions provider. Founded in 1998 and based in Reston, Virginia, NikSoft is a CMMI Level 3 Certified company with an established reputation for excellence and on-time delivery with a consistently high customer satisfaction rating from its Federal Government and private consulting contracts. NikSoft is currently conducting a search for an Insider Risk Subject Matter Expert/Program Manager to support the cybersecurity team of a large federal agency. The candidate will experience an unparalleled enterprise environment with 100s of 1000s of personnel and 1000s of IT systems. Responsibilities: Develop and implement Insider Risk Management (IRM) strategies as a SME and Program Manager. This involves creating policies, procedures, and frameworks to proactively address insider risk. Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI), focused on designing, implementing, and managing programs that proactively identify, assess, and mitigate insider threats using AI-powered tools and techniques to analyze user activity and behavior. Build strong relationships across business lines and with technical partners to develop and implement AI-driven insider risk solutions and effectively communicate findings and risks to senior leadership. Initiate, supervise, and/or develop requirements from a project's inception to conclusion for complex to extremely complex programs; and provide strategic and expert advice and technical guidance, to program and project staff. Conduct risk assessments, identifying critical assets, evaluating potential vulnerabilities, and prioritizing risks based on their potential impact and likelihood. Lead and coordinate cross-functional team operations, including analysts, engineers, and other team members, to ensure cohesive execution of the insider risk mission. Serve as the primary escalation point for complex or high-risk insider cases in the absence of other team leads, triaging events, and briefing leadership on threat posture, findings, and recommended actions. Oversee the development and refinement of insider threat detection frameworks, ensuring alignment with organizational risk tolerance, policies, and evolving threats. Provides detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client-specific or mission critical challenges/issues; and consults with client to define needs or challenges. Represent the IRO team in meetings, working groups, and leadership briefings, translating operational findings into executive-level insights. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Information Security or a related field. 10+ years of relevant industry experience. Expert level insider Risk expertise. 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 to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Proven leadership ability to direct multidisciplinary teams and coordinate investigative, analytical, and technical workflows under pressure. Knowledge of cyber telemetry and insider risk indicators, including behavioral analysis, digital forensics, UEBA, DLP, and SIEM. Excellent communication and executive briefing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights for senior leadership. Familiarity with legal, ethical, and privacy considerations in insider monitoring and response, including how to manage cases involving personnel and protected data. Experience in developing operational playbooks, escalation protocols, and incident handling processes insider threat or equivalent environments. Ensure compliance and promote awareness for AI/ML. Develop and deliver training to educate employees about security policies and best practices. ***Candidates must be able to obtain a Postal Sensitive Clearance (US Citizenship or Green Card required). Additionally, candidates must not have traveled outside of the USA for a combined period not to exceed 6 months within the last 5 years.*** What it takes to be successful as Technical talent at NikSoft? Having a combination of job-related technical skills
and most importantly personal traits will make you to be successful at NikSoft. Key personal traits include: strong problem-solving abilities, adaptability, effective and clear verbal communication, and a commitment to continuous learning. With majority of tasks being accomplished remotely - having strong work ethic, ethical conduct, and the ability to collaborate effectively within teams are essential for you to be successful, keep the job and thrive on the job. We only hire and keep the best talents possible.
NikSoft Systems Corporation is a recognized Information Technology solutions provider. Founded in 1998 and based in Reston, Virginia, NikSoft is a CMMI Level 3 Certified company with an established reputation for excellence and on-time delivery with a consistently high customer satisfaction rating from its Federal Government and private consulting contracts. NikSoft is currently conducting a search for an Insider Risk Subject Matter Expert/Program Manager to support the cybersecurity team of a large federal agency. The candidate will experience an unparalleled enterprise environment with 100s of 1000s of personnel and 1000s of IT systems. Responsibilities: Develop and implement Insider Risk Management (IRM) strategies as a SME and Program Manager. This involves creating policies, procedures, and frameworks to proactively address insider risk. Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI), focused on designing, implementing, and managing programs that proactively identify, assess, and mitigate insider threats using AI-powered tools and techniques to analyze user activity and behavior. Build strong relationships across business lines and with technical partners to develop and implement AI-driven insider risk solutions and effectively communicate findings and risks to senior leadership. Initiate, supervise, and/or develop requirements from a project's inception to conclusion for complex to extremely complex programs; and provide strategic and expert advice and technical guidance, to program and project staff. Conduct risk assessments, identifying critical assets, evaluating potential vulnerabilities, and prioritizing risks based on their potential impact and likelihood. Lead and coordinate cross-functional team operations, including analysts, engineers, and other team members, to ensure cohesive execution of the insider risk mission. Serve as the primary escalation point for complex or high-risk insider cases in the absence of other team leads, triaging events, and briefing leadership on threat posture, findings, and recommended actions. Oversee the development and refinement of insider threat detection frameworks, ensuring alignment with organizational risk tolerance, policies, and evolving threats. Provides detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client-specific or mission critical challenges/issues; and consults with client to define needs or challenges. Represent the IRO team in meetings, working groups, and leadership briefings, translating operational findings into executive-level insights. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Information Security or a related field. 10+ years of relevant industry experience. Expert level insider Risk expertise. 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 to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Proven leadership ability to direct multidisciplinary teams and coordinate investigative, analytical, and technical workflows under pressure. Knowledge of cyber telemetry and insider risk indicators, including behavioral analysis, digital forensics, UEBA, DLP, and SIEM. Excellent communication and executive briefing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights for senior leadership. Familiarity with legal, ethical, and privacy considerations in insider monitoring and response, including how to manage cases involving personnel and protected data. Experience in developing operational playbooks, escalation protocols, and incident handling processes insider threat or equivalent environments. Ensure compliance and promote awareness for AI/ML. Develop and deliver training to educate employees about security policies and best practices. ***Candidates must be able to obtain a Postal Sensitive Clearance (US Citizenship or Green Card required). Additionally, candidates must not have traveled outside of the USA for a combined period not to exceed 6 months within the last 5 years.*** What it takes to be successful as Technical talent at NikSoft? Having a combination of job-related technical skills
and most importantly personal traits will make you to be successful at NikSoft. Key personal traits include: strong problem-solving abilities, adaptability, effective and clear verbal communication, and a commitment to continuous learning. With majority of tasks being accomplished remotely - having strong work ethic, ethical conduct, and the ability to collaborate effectively within teams are essential for you to be successful, keep the job and thrive on the job. We only hire and keep the best talents possible.