Insider Threat Analyst
Saronic Technologies
IT
Austin, TX, USA
Posted on Sep 5, 2025
Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms.
Job Overview
Saronic Security is seeking an Insider Threat Analyst to proactively detect, investigate, and mitigate risks posed by trusted users. You’ll leverage telemetry, behavioral analytics, and cross team collaboration to safeguard sensitive data and corporate assets.
Responsibilities
- Monitor user activity logs, system events, and UEBA/DLP alerts for insider threat indicators
- Investigate anomalies through deep dive analysis of audit trails, endpoint data, and communication metadata
- Analyze & correlate SIEM, HR, and access control data to identify high risk behavior patterns
- Develop & tune detection use cases, analytic rules, and alert thresholds for insider threat tools
- Collaborate with SOC, HR, Legal, and Corporate Security teams to assess findings and coordinate response actions
- Report investigation outcomes and program metrics to leadership and compliance stakeholders
- Maintain insider threat playbooks, runbooks, and program documentation
- Train employees on insider threat awareness, policies, and safe data handling practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands on experience in insider threat analysis, SOC, or threat intelligence
- Proficiency with SIEM (e.g., Splunk), DLP, and UEBA platforms
- Strong analytical and investigative skills; familiarity with digital forensics and log analysis
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for DoD security clearance
Preferred:
- Certifications such as CISSP, or SSCP
- Experience in a regulated environment (e.g., DoD, financial services)
Benefits
- Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
- Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
- Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
- Saronic pays 99% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
- Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
- Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
- Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan
- Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
- Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
- Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
Physical Demands
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Occasional standing and walking within the office.
- Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
- Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports.
- Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies.
- Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages).
This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.