Insider Threat Analyst

M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations who desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include digital transformation, software development, cloud migration, applications & infrastructure, cybersecurity, data delivery & analytics, and IT talent solutions.

M9 Solutions is seeking an Insider Threat Analyst to work on-site for a client located in Springfield or Lorton, VA. An active TS/SCI clearance is required.

• Actively search for insider threat activity across logs, network traffic, EDR tools, and platforms.
• Use behavioral analysis and anomaly detection to identify suspicious patterns.
• Work with User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) tools to detect unusual user activity.
• Combine data from multiple sources (ex, endpoint, identity, cloud activity) to produce threat insights.
• Create and refine insider threat detection rules based on risk and user behavior.
• Build custom detection alerts and rules using client tools.
• Adjust alerts to reduce false positives while keeping strong threat coverage.
• Work closely with forensic analysts, HR, and legal teams during insider threat investigations.
• Assist with triage and response efforts while ensuring evidence is handled properly and privacy is respected.
• Document findings in reports and brief stakeholders on the risk and response.

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree with 12 - 15 years of experience or Master's Degree and 10 - 13 years of experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills and technical aptitude.
• Knowledge and understanding of cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of security across various platforms.

• M9 Solutions' pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
• M9 Benefits -

Salary Range: $60,000—$180,000 USD

M9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal contractor and we comply with all applicable federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We also adhere to the affirmative action requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, ensuring equal opportunity for veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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