Senior Insider Threat Analyst

Description The Insider Threat - Senior Analyst role is a key role on the CME Group Insider Threat team, responsible for helping to advance the mission of identifying potential insiders. The role will be responsible for insider threat inquiries and investigations, incident triage, as well as development of new detection methodologies. This role will require a hands-on approach, leveraging a technical knowledge set of various IT and Security solutions, to analyze and alert on potentially malicious insiders. Primary Responsibilities: Gathering, integrating, reviewing, assessing, and responding to information derived from Security, Human Resources, Legal, user-based computer monitoring, and other information sources in order to identify potential insider threat concerns Assisting in developing, maintaining, and evolving an automated capability to data mine and analyze large volumes of data to identify potential insider threat behaviors, indicators or concerns Preparing insider threat analysis reports and information papers, including recommendations to mitigate threats to potential insider threat concerns Preparing and maintaining insider threat reports, case files, and database entries Document security events in an Incident Tracking System Document and create monitoring and triage processes Involved in creating new detection measures and working with other Cyber Defense Team (CDT) functions on proactive threat hunting engagements Manage support for junior analysts in conducting analysis, inquiries, and investigations Technical Skill Proficiency Targets: Log Analysis - Beginner Proactive Hunting - Beginner Network Concepts - Beginner Incident Handling -Advanced Knowledge of the Intelligence Cycle - Advanced Detection/Content Development - Intermediate Knowledge of the Recruitment Cycle and Insider Threat Lifecycle - Advanced Report Writing - Advanced All-source Collection/Analysis - Advanced Insider Threat Actors and Operations - Advanced Knowledge of Counterintelligence/ Counterespionage - Advanced Personal Attributes: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills High level critical thinking skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Excellent listening and interpersonal skills Strong customer-service orientation Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and audience-friendly language Ability to conduct research into network/security issues and products Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with multiple goals Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously Ability to deal diplomatically and effectively at all levels of the organization including with technical and non-technical cohorts, management and senior leadership Professional Experience: 6+ years of experience in Counterintelligence or Insider Threat Experience with collecting, analyzing, and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills Experience working in the U.S. Intelligence Community or similar intelligence experience Preferred Formal Education & Certifications BA/BS degree or related applicable work experience ITPM - Insider Threat Program Manager ITVA - Insider Threat Vulnerability Assessor CI/HUMINT Certification (or related experience) Travel commitment: As needed, up to 10% LI-MFE LI-Hybrid CME Group: Where Futures Are Made CME Group (is the world''s leading derivatives marketplace. But who we are goes deeper than that. Here, you can impact markets worldwide. Transform industries. And build a career shaping tomorrow. We invest in your success and you own it, all while working alongside a team of leading experts who inspire you in ways big and small. Joining our company gives you the opportunity to make a difference in global financial markets every day, whether you work on our industry-leading technology and risk management services, our benchmark products or in a corporate services area that helps us serve our customers better. With 3,500 employees located around the world, we''re small enough for you and your contributions to be known. But big enough for your ideas to make an impact. The pace is dynamic, the work is unlike any other firm in the business, and the possibilities are endless. Problem solvers, difference makers, trailblazers. Those are our people. And we''re looking for more. The Candidate Privacy Policy can be found here.

Created: 2025-11-15