Piper Companies is hiring: Cybersecurity Engineer (Insider Threat) in Dallas

Overview

Piper Companies is currently seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer (Insider Threat) for a global healthcare solutions organization. This is a direct hire/FTE role. There will be occasional on-site work required in either Dallas-Fort Worth Metro area or in Philadelphia, PA.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-depth investigations into potential insider activity such as data exfiltration, system misuse, fraud, or policy violations.
• Leverage behavioral analytics, user telemetry, and system logs to detect and assess anomalous or high-risk behavior.
• Ensure proper evidence handling and documentation in compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate standards.
• Design, implement, and enhance insider threat detection use cases, workflows, and response playbooks.
• Partner with Human Resources, Legal, Compliance, and Corporate Security to coordinate sensitive investigative efforts and ensure appropriate outcomes.
• Prepare detailed investigation reports and present findings to technical leadership and business stakeholders.
• Serve as an escalation resource for junior analysts, providing mentorship and technical guidance on investigations and monitoring techniques.
• Contribute to awareness and prevention programs by sharing technical expertise and supporting training initiatives.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging insider threat tactics, behavioral analytics approaches, and relevant detection technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice, or related field (Master’s preferred), or equivalent professional experience.
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, investigations, or risk management, including at least 3 years focused on insider threat detection or analysis.
• Strong understanding of insider threat frameworks, behavioral analytics, and investigative best practices.
• Experience using insider threat monitoring and behavioral analytics platforms, as well as log aggregation and forensic tools.
• Familiarity with privacy and compliance standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, or CCPA.
• Demonstrated success collaborating with HR, Legal, and Corporate Security on complex investigations.
• Preferred Certifications: CITPM, CITVA, GCTI, CISSP, or equivalent credentials in insider threat, behavioral analytics, or digital forensics.

Compensation

• Salary: $110,000 - $150,000 annual base salary plus bonus (depending on experience)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law

This job opens for applications on 10/29/25. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.