Position title

User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) Analyst

Description

IT Automation LLC is seeking an experienced and highly motivated UEBA Analyst to support the development, implementation, and ongoing management of User and Entity Behavior Analytics solutions within our enterprise security environment. The ideal candidate will possess a solid background in cybersecurity and demonstrate expertise in behavioral analytics technologies to proactively detect and respond to anomalous activity, insider threats, and advanced persistent threats.

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain UEBA platforms to monitor and analyze user and system behaviors.
Develop and refine detection rules, baselines, and behavioral use cases aligned with evolving threat models.
Investigate alerts generated by UEBA systems and collaborate with incident response teams to ensure timely resolution.
Integrate UEBA solutions with other security tools, such as SIEM platforms, for enhanced threat visibility.
Tune analytics models to minimize false positives and improve detection efficacy.
Prepare detailed documentation, reports, and dashboards to support security operations and compliance requirements.
Partner with cybersecurity, IT, and compliance teams to develop behavior-based detection strategies.
Maintain knowledge of the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and technology trends in behavioral analytics and cybersecurity.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum 3 years of professional experience in cybersecurity; at least 1 year of direct experience with UEBA platforms.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency with UEBA solutions such as Splunk UBA, Securonix, Exabeam, or Microsoft Sentinel.
Strong understanding of behavioral analytics, insider threat detection, and user risk scoring.
Experience working with SIEM tools and integrating UEBA data sources (e.g., Active Directory, VPN, endpoint logs).
Familiarity with data analysis and scripting tools (e.g., Python, PowerShell) is an advantage.

Soft Skills:

Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Certifications (Preferred):