Insider Risk Investigator

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

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About The Position

Applied Materials is seeking an experienced Insider Risk Investigator to join our Insider Risk Team. This role sits within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team within our Legal and Compliance Organization that partners closely with Business Units, Information Security, Human Resources, Physical Security, and Corporate Services to identify, investigate, and mitigate insider risk across the global enterprise.
Reporting directly to the Insider Risk Program Manager, this position plays a critical role in protecting Applied Materials’ people, data, and innovations. The investigator will lead and support complex insider risk investigations, contribute to program strategy and continuous improvement, identify control gaps, and help develop training and awareness initiatives related to insider risk and IP protection. The investigator will also help develop programmatic expansion to protect Applied Materials’ IP and reputation in strategic initiatives and new business models, including the opening of EPIC.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Law, Intelligence, or other related field from an accredited university and a minimum of 5–10 years of experience in high-tech crime investigations, intelligence, insider risk analysis, or related investigative disciplines.
• Demonstrated success leading or contributing to complex, cross-functional investigations, preferably within a global or international environment.
• Experience conducting investigative interviews in person and virtually.
• Proficiency with analytic tools (including UEBA) and understanding their application to insider risk detection and investigations.
• Working knowledge of the intelligence lifecycle and how each phase supports both strategic planning and investigative decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical or investigative findings to non-technical audiences and draft concise, audience-appropriate reports.
• Proven ability to handle confidential, sensitive, and privileged information with discretion and integrity.
• Strong attention to detail, commitment to data accuracy, and high ethical standards.
• Ability to work independently while also thriving in a collaborative, team-based environment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) tools and collection techniques.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, networking concepts, and common data exfiltration techniques.
• Experience with, or working knowledge of, digital forensics examinations and how forensic outputs support investigations.
• Project management experience, including managing multiple investigations or initiatives in parallel.
• Familiarity with international data privacy, cybersecurity, and investigation related laws and regulations.
• Relevant certifications in information security, digital forensics, insider threat / risk, or related disciplines.
• APAC foreign language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support insider risk and IP protection investigations using industry-leading investigative and analytical technologies.
• Coordinate with internal technical teams to collect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence in accordance with industry standards and best practices, including forensic and investigative methodologies.
• Monitor internal and external threat landscapes to proactively identify emerging insider risk trends.
• Partner cross-functionally with Legal, HR, Information Security, Physical Security and business stakeholders.
• Lead or contribute to cross functional projects to advance the insider risk program, strengthen cross-functional relationships, and raise awareness of the program.
• Identify lessons learned and insider risk control gaps; support enhancements to policies, procedures, and detection capabilities.
• Contribute to the development of training, awareness, and communication materials related to insider risk and intellectual property protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees