We are seeking an Insider Threat Analyst in our Arlington, VA, Broomfield, CO, Brooklyn Park, MN, Albuquerque, New Mexico location.

Quantinuum believes that employees work better, more efficiently and more collaboratively in close proximity to other employees, where ideas can be exchanged readily, and decisions can be made more quickly for the benefit of the Company and our customers. All employees should work at their assigned location; however, this role may offer the opportunity to work remotely, with approvals.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Insider Threat Analyst to join our security team. In this role, you will review and triage alerts, conduct investigations, develop detection strategies, and help mature our insider threat program. You will work cross-functionally with Legal, HR, IT, and business units to reduce internal risk while maintaining employee trust. This position requires strong technical expertise, investigative capability, and excellent interpersonal skills.

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Key Responsibilities:

Detection, Alerting & Analysis

Review, triage, and prioritize alerting from DTEX, Microsoft Purview, and other monitoring platforms
Develop, tune, and optimize insider threat detection use cases across UEBA, DLP, SIEM, and endpoint monitoring platforms
Monitor and analyze DTEX telemetry to identify high-risk user behaviors and potential data exfiltration activities
Leverage Microsoft Purview for data loss prevention, information protection, and insider risk management capabilities
Utilize Microsoft Entra ID for identity analytics, access reviews, and monitoring privileged account activity
Conduct behavioral analysis to identify anomalous patterns indicative of data exfiltration, fraud, sabotage, or policy violations
Perform proactive threat hunting to discover previously undetected insider risks and develop corresponding detection mechanisms
Analyze technical indicators alongside contextual information such as HR events, travel data, and organizational changes to assess risk holistically

Investigations

Conduct investigations of insider threat incidents, from initial triage through remediation
Coordinate with Legal, HR, and external law enforcement as required during sensitive investigations
Prepare detailed investigation reports and briefings for leadership

Program Development

Create, maintain, and update insider threat playbooks and response procedures to ensure consistent and effective incident handling
Contribute to insider threat program strategy and maturity roadmap
Develop and maintain insider threat metrics, KPIs, and dashboards to measure program effectiveness
Manage and deliver insider threat awareness training for employees, managers, and security teams
Stay current on insider threat trends, TTPs, and emerging technologies; recommend program enhancements accordingly

YOU MUST HAVE:

Bachelor's degree minimum
Minimum 5+ years of experience in insider threat analysis or a related cybersecurity discipline
Minimum 5+ years’ experience with DTEX or similar insider threat monitoring platforms
Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

WE VALUE:

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, a related field or equivalent experience
Demonstrated experience conducting investigations involving data theft, fraud, or policy violations
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview (Insider Risk Management, DLP, Information Protection) and Microsoft Entra ID
Experience with UEBA platforms (e.g., Securonix, Exabeam, Microsoft Sentinel) and DLP solutions
Proficiency with SIEM platforms, log analysis, and query languages (e.g., Splunk SPL, KQL, SQL)
Experience drafting security procedures, playbooks, and technical documentation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical findings to non-technical audiences
Counterintelligence experience, particularly in technology protection, economic espionage, or protecting proprietary information and trade secrets
Background in identifying and mitigating threats from foreign intelligence services, competitors, or other adversaries targeting intellectual property
Experience contributing to insider threat program development and maturation
Familiarity with behavioral psychology, social engineering tactics, and human-centered security approaches

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$89,000 - $112,000 a year

Compensation & Benefits:

The pay range for this role is $89,000 – $112,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.

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Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution.

By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries.

By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

What’s in it for you?

A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work

Flexible work schedule

Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit

Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.