Senior Insider Threat Investigator
About The Position
The Senior Insider Threat Investigator develops and executes portions of the enterprise insider threat investigation and analytics program for assigned areas. The role supports complex investigations, analytics-driven risk assessments, and mitigation activities related to insider risks, including data loss, fraud, misuse of systems, and policy violations. This position requires senior-level subject matter expertise and applies advanced analytical, technical, and risk judgment skills to evaluate highly complex user behavior, support investigative decision-making, and communicate outcomes to investigative, legal, compliance, cybersecurity, and business leadership.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in insider threat programs, cybersecurity investigations, digital forensics, or risk analytics.
- Advanced knowledge of insider threat investigation methodologies, behavioral monitoring, and forensic analysis techniques.
- Experience with DFIR, SIEM, and investigative analytics platforms.
- Strong understanding of regulatory and control frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and GDPR.
- Ability to apply data-driven insights to risk mitigation and program improvement.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting.
Responsibilities
- Develop and expand insider threat investigation knowledge and capability; communicate complex investigative methodologies, findings, and mitigation strategies to investigators, partners, and less-experienced team members.
- Perform portions of high-complexity insider threat investigations by analyzing user activity, access patterns, logs, behavioral data, and investigative artifacts to develop timelines, risk assessments, root-cause analyses, and evidentiary documentation.
- Coordinate required investigative actions and communications in alignment with insider threat response plans and leadership guidance to mitigate risk, protect sensitive information, and ensure timely, defensible outcomes.
- Support research and analysis of potential and known insider threat risks, trends, and control gaps across assigned areas; evaluate the effectiveness of investigative and monitoring controls and document results.
- Develop and enhance portions of investigative playbooks, workflows, and response procedures; monitor indicators of insider risk and support detection, escalation, and containment activities.
- Partner with Cybersecurity, IT, Legal, Compliance, HR, Privacy, and Analytics teams to ensure investigative activities comply with regulatory, legal, privacy, and internal control requirements.
- Translate investigative findings and operational needs into recommendations for process, service, and technical improvements to strengthen the insider threat program and overall risk posture.
Benefits
- Comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse.
- Monthly connectivity reimbursement for employees eligible to work from home.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
