Insider Risk Analyst

Family Health Centers of San Diego•San Diego, CA

1d•$80,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Insider Risk Analyst is responsible for supporting sensitive internal investigations involving employee activity, data protection, and policy compliance. This role operates within the IT department and works in close coordination with Human Resources, Legal, Information Security, and Network Operations to ensure investigations are conducted in a secure, consistent, and legally defensible manner. The Insider Risk Analyst serves as a trusted technical partner, assisting with the preservation, review, and analysis of electronically stored information (ESI), insider risk indicators, and policy violations. The role requires strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to communicate clearly with non‑technical stakeholders, including directors, General Counsel, and executive leadership. This position is an individual contributor role reporting to the Manager, IT Operations & Infrastructure and does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, or a related field required.
3–5 years of experience supporting internal investigations, eDiscovery, compliance, security operations, or digital forensics in an enterprise or regulated environment required.
Practical experience with eDiscovery workflows, including legal holds, data preservation, and evidence review coordination.
Experience reviewing and triaging Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and insider risk policy violations.
Experience working in regulated environments such as healthcare, financial services, government, or similarly regulated industries.
Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills with the ability to synthesize technical data into clear, factual findings.
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts and investigative findings to non‑technical stakeholders, including leadership and legal counsel.
Proven ability to work with minimal supervision, manage multiple concurrent priorities, and apply sound judgment.
Demonstrated professionalism and discretion when handling highly sensitive and confidential information.
Must have a valid California driver’s license, an automobile, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended. An acceptable driving record is also required.

Nice To Haves

Certified E‑Discovery Specialist (CEDS) – highly preferred.
Certified Insider Threat Analyst (CITA) – highly preferred.
2+ years of experience working in coordination with Human Resources, Legal, and/or Employee Relations teams on sensitive matters highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Support approved internal investigations by assisting with the identification, preservation, and collection of Electronically Stored Information (ESI).
Coordinate technical aspects of eDiscovery and legal hold workflows in partnership with Human Resources and Legal.
Assist with the review of insider risk, data protection, and behavior policy alerts to support investigative efforts.
Establish timelines, contextual findings, and technical summaries for investigations without making employment or disciplinary determinations.
Partner with Information Security, NetOps, and IT Operations teams to ensure appropriate logging, monitoring, and retention is in place to support investigations.
Validate that logging and monitoring controls are operating as intended and support investigative and audit requirements.
Prepare clear, factual documentation and summaries of technical findings for non‑technical audiences.
Maintain detailed records of investigative support activities to ensure defensibility, traceability, and audit readiness.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures, workflows, and documentation related to insider risk and investigations.
Handle sensitive employee and organizational information with a high degree of confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion.
Perform other duties as assigned.