DESCRIPTION

We are seeking passionate people to grow the Cyber Security team within WTW and provide an excellent service and trusted expertise to all parts of our business. We have an exciting opening for a skilled and experienced L2 Insider Threat- IRM Analyst.
As part of the Cyber Defence department, this role will investigate Insider Risk Management (IRM) cases that have been escalated by our L1 Insider Threat team. Reporting to the Insider Threat - IRM Operations Manager, the L2 Insider Threat- IRM Analyst role is suited to someone who has strong Microsoft Purview DLP and Insider Risk Management (IRM) analyst experience. It is a business facing role and requires working proactively with stakeholders and colleagues to investigate Insider Threat and IRM cases.

THE REQUIREMENTS:

• It is essential that you have in-depth experience within an L2 IRM/ DLP or Insider Threat Analyst role in a global enterprise organisation.
• Relevant Microsoft Qualifications for Purview IRM, Defender and DLP (like SC400/401, AZ 900).
• Excellent operational knowledge of Purview IRM, Defender and DLP.
• Excellent analytical and investigative skills to identify complex security issues and respond at the same level with a technical understanding of when to escalate impacting security events.
• Ability to identify trends and patterns in data usage behaviour.
• Must possess excellent oral communication and writing skills.
• Must be self-motivated and capable of independent work while operating in a geographically and culturally diverse peer group.
• Must possess good stakeholder management skills.
• Must exhibit a history of reliability and strong decision-making skills due to the trust imparted as an IRM analyst.
• Proficiency in using security tools and technologies such as Microsoft Sentinel SIEM, EDR and forensic analysis tools.
• Familiarity with KQL be beneficial for automating tasks and conducting advanced analysis.

Beneficial:

• Understanding of data protection laws, regulations, and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA).
• Industry certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP).
• Prior experience in cyber security roles in areas such as incident response, threat detection or security operations.
• Understanding of risk scoring.

As the L2 Insider Threat- IRM Analyst, the primary responsibilities will be:

• Perform advanced analysis and investigation of Insider Threat and IRM cases across the various egress channels in both on premise and cloud environments.
• Analyse event/ case/ alert patterns to properly interpret and prioritise threats with available IRM and DLP tools and other data protection devices.
• Help Identify trends and drive requirements aimed at improving and enhancing existing IRM detection policies.
• Work closely with Cyber Defence teams such as the Global Security Operations Centre as well as Legal, Privacy and HR teams if necessary, during investigations and incidents.
• Prepare detailed reports on security incidents, investigations, and mitigation efforts.
• Contribute to the fine tuning of rules across the detection tools by highlighting pain points to the Insider Threat - IRM Operations Manager and Insider Threat Engineering Manager.
• Contribute to the development, improvement and review of operational documents.

Secondary responsibilities:

• Other relevant tasks as designated by the Insider Threat - IRM Operations Manager.
• Help coach and mentor L1 IRM Analysts.
• Provide support to projects and initiatives that enhance Insider Risk and IRM policies and standards.