Senior Insider Threat Risk Manager

Location: Remote, United StatesEmployment Type: Full-TimeDepartment: EngineeringCompensation: $213.2K - $250.5K - Offers EquityConfluent is dedicated to providing competitive compensation that reflects industry standards. Your pay will be evaluated based on your work history, education, experience, and location. Actual compensation may vary based on your skills and qualifications.Company Overview:At Confluent, we are transforming how data flows within organizations, empowering businesses to respond quickly, innovate effectively, and deliver exceptional experiences. We seek passionate individuals who embrace challenges and support each other in a collaborative ego-free environment.About the Role:We're searching for a talented and experienced Senior Insider Threat Risk Manager to join our Trust & Security team. In this vital position, you'll be responsible for shaping and executing our Insider Threat program. This encompasses technical control implementation, risk mitigation strategies, detection and response processes, and employee training initiatives. You'll work closely with various teams, including security, engineering, corporate IT, legal, and HR, to create a proactive program that safeguards our sensitive assets while enhancing our workplace culture.What You Will Do:Define Strategy: Lead the creation of a multi-year technical roadmap for the Insider Threat program, emphasizing advanced detection and behavioral analytics integration with existing IT and security frameworks.Technical Program Leadership: Oversee the execution and delivery of cross-functional technical projects within the Insider Threat domain, ensuring compliance with budget and quality standards.Engineering Collaboration: Serve as the primary liaison between Trust & Security and other relevant departments, translating operational demands into concrete technical requirements for engineering teams.Detection and Analytics: Guide the selection and deployment of tools like DLP and endpoint security platforms to monitor and alert on unusual user behavior.Policy and Compliance: Partner with Legal and HR to ensure monitoring practices align with applicable global privacy laws and corporate ethics.Process Enhancement: Improve technical incident responses and mitigation processes for insider threats while creating metrics to evaluate the program's effectiveness.Training Development: Develop and share training materials that educate employees on adhering to the Acceptable User Policy.What You Bring:Experience: Over 8 years in security program management, with at least 5 years focusing on Insider Threat, Corporate Security, or Data Loss Prevention.Technical Proficiency: Deep knowledge of security controls, network architectures, endpoint security, cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), and advanced detection technologies like UEBA.Expertise in evaluating and implementing identity and access management tools, endpoint security solutions, and data loss prevention technologies.Familiarity with forensic analysis methods and legal holds for electronic evidence.Program Management Skills: Outstanding project management and organizational skills.Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, utilizing data-driven methodologies for effective decision-making.Proven history of leading long-term, complex security programs aimed at risk reduction and continuous improvement.Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities, able to influence and guide teams without formal authority. Detail-oriented with an analytical mindset.Capability to present complex technical concepts and program updates to diverse audiences, including executives and technical teams.Ready to shape the future? Join us at Confluent!Come As You Are:Our commitment to belonging transcends benefits; it is a core value of our culture. We collaborate across different time zones and diverse backgrounds, recognizing that the best solutions emerge from a variety of perspectives. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone can lead, grow, and push beyond limits.We proudly stand as an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected classifications. Experience: 8 years required