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.

Responsibilities

Threat Hunting & Analysis

• Actively search for insider threat activity across logs, network traffic, EDR tools, and client 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 (e.g., endpoint, identity, cloud activity) to produce threat insights.

Detection Engineering

• Create and refine insider threat detection rules based on the client risk and user behavior.

• Build custom detection alerts and rules using client tools.

• Adjust alerts to reduce false positives while keeping strong threat coverage.

Incident Response Support

• 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.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 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.

• Experience with machine learning and AI-based analysis is a plus.

Full-Time Employee Compensation

• 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 - https://m9solutions.com/why-join-m9/#our-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. Please click here to complete M9's Voluntary Self-Identification Form and then email it to [email protected]. If you need accommodation during the application process or encounter difficulties using our website, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected] or 703-936-0880.

With 14+ years of proven delivery and steady growth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and value diversity in driving the vision of the company.

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