Cybersecurity Operations; Insider Threat Investigations Lead

Position: Cybersecurity Operations (Insider Threat Investigations Lead)
Location: New York
Cybersecurity Operations (Insider Threat Investigations Lead) page is loaded## Cybersecurity Operations (Insider Threat Investigations Lead) locations:
New York, NYtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R6904###
* Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.
*** Job Description
**** PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

*** Use monitoring and detection platforms to investigate anomalous and potentially risky activity
* Lead investigations, coordinating support from other teams where required
* Advise and assist in the onboarding and operationalization of a new Insider Threta tool. Evaluate other tooling as needed.
* Create standard operating procedures for investigations and cross-functional processes
* Prepare chain-of-evidence and engage with Legal counsel, if/when required
* Help establish and maintain investigative standards, workflows, and documentation practices
* Ensure investigative activities comply with legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements related to privacy, labor law, and corporate governance
*
* QUALIFICATIONS:

*** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business or equivalent discipline or demonstrated requisite years of experience for on-the-job training.
* Recommended:
Professional Certifications such as CISSP, CCSK, GIAC, or OSCP
* Between 10-15 years of experience in Enterprise Cybersecurity in the financial, government, military, law enforcement or  technology sector
* Previous experience supporting or leading incident response or detection engineering functions
* Deep understanding of insider threat indicators, data exfiltration patterns, analyzing and correlating activities from different tools, and cybercrime tactics
* Experience with timely deliveries
* Experience preferred with threat hunting, incident response, SIEM, Data Loss Prevention and Insider Threat platforms.
* Experience with offensive security practices (e.g. red teaming, penetration testing) is an advantage
* Deep understanding and practice of operational security
* Candidate should be willing to work flexible hours when needed due to the nature of insider threats
* Candidate should be able to work in a hybrid capacity from the local Ares office
* Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
* High level of personal integrity, and the ability to professionally handle confidential matters and show an appropriate level of judgment and maturity
* Ability to interact effectively at all levels with sensitivity to cultural diversity
** Reporting Relationships
** Head of Cybersecurity Operations
** Compensation
* * The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.$210,000 - $230,000

The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match;
Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA);
Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution;
Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance;
Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance;
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.

Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness…