Insider Threat Analyst

Post Date

Apr 15, 2026

Location

Calgary,
Alberta

ZIP/Postal Code

T2J 7
Canada
Jun 18, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Business Analyst (BA)

Req #

CAL-1a3cbdc7-2e33-4399-8161-b3bdf9d6762d

Pay Rate

$48 - $60 (hourly estimate)

Who Can Apply

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for an Insider Threat Analyst for one of our top customers. This is a 12 month contract and is a remote opportunity. A successful candidate will have experience with threat detection and insider risk management, experience working in a SOC or with an incident response team and experience working with threat detection tools and techniques! Experience with Microsoft Purview is an asset.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

- 3+ years experience in a cybersecurity role, within insider threat analysis or security operations.
- Working knowledge of cybersecurity concepts (network security, endpoint security, and data protection)
- Proficient in security monitoring tools (SIEM, EDR, DLP, UEBA)
- Experience conducting security investigations, using forensic analysis techniques (someone who can understand these techniques and be able to tell a story)
- Familiar working in cloud environments (AWS and Azure)
- Familiarly/working experience with Purview
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a go-getter attitude and ability to effectively communicate with upper-level management and executives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, CISM, CISA, etc.) are a plus.
- Comfortable working with upper-level management and internal stakeholders to communicate escalations

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- CrowdStrike experience
- Splunk experience
- Microsoft environments

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.