Senior Insider Threat Investigator, Insider Risk

CoreWeave•Sunnyvale, CA

13h•$182,000 - $242,000

About The Position

CoreWeave is seeking a Senior Insider Threat Investigator to lead complex, sensitive investigations involving potential insider threats, intellectual property theft, unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, and other activities that could compromise the company’s operations or interests. The role applies professional investigative methods, counterintelligence principles, behavioral analysis, and sound judgment to identify, assess, investigate, and help mitigate insider risks. It emphasizes the human, behavioral, and investigative dimensions of insider threats and works alongside security engineers, detection specialists, and digital forensic professionals to develop evidence-based assessments. The investigator will manage cases from intake through resolution, including planning, interviewing, evaluating evidence, documenting findings, and briefing executives. The role also involves lawful OSINT research and intelligence analysis, collaboration on electronic evidence and related legal or regulatory matters, and developing procedures and workflows to mature CoreWeave’s Insider Risk Program. The position may require work outside regular business hours. Access to export-controlled information is required, subject to applicable U.S. government eligibility and authorization requirements.

Requirements

At least 8 years of progressive professional investigative experience in federal law enforcement, counterintelligence, corporate investigations, military criminal investigations, or intelligence operations.
Demonstrated experience independently leading complex, sensitive investigations involving insider threats, intellectual property theft, espionage, or other serious security concerns.
Advanced proficiency in investigative planning, interviewing, evidence evaluation, investigative documentation, case management, and producing defensible findings.
Ability to assess potential insider threats using behavioral indicators, contextual information, and investigative intelligence.
Experience collaborating with legal, HR, security personnel, and executive leadership during sensitive investigations.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare detailed investigative reports and brief senior executives.
Sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive information, managing competing priorities, and working in ambiguous or high-pressure situations alongside technical specialists.
Must meet applicable eligibility or authorization requirements to access export-controlled information.

Nice To Haves

Prior service as a federal criminal investigator (1811), federal counterintelligence agent, military criminal investigator, or equivalent investigative professional.
Track record of investigating insider threats, economic espionage, intellectual property theft, trade secret misappropriation, or threats involving foreign intelligence services.
Experience transitioning investigative methods from government or law enforcement environments into private-sector corporate security programs, particularly in cloud computing, AI, critical infrastructure, or sensitive R&D.
Familiarity with digital forensic evidence; technical investigative tools such as DLP, SIEM, UEBA, and endpoint security; international investigative considerations; employee privacy requirements; and cross-border investigations.
Professional certifications or specialized training in criminal investigations, counterintelligence, intelligence analysis, or behavioral threat assessment, paired with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Lead sensitive, complex insider threat investigations involving employees, contractors, and others with authorized access to CoreWeave resources.
Investigate suspected intellectual property theft, unauthorized disclosures, conflicts of interest, policy violations, and potential relationships with external threat actors.
Plan, conduct, and manage investigations from intake through resolution, including developing strategy, interviewing witnesses, and evaluating evidence.
Prepare detailed case documentation, investigative reports, risk assessments, mitigation recommendations, and executive briefings.
Apply counterintelligence and behavioral methodologies to identify, assess, and mitigate insider risks, including IP theft, espionage, unauthorized disclosure, and collaboration with external threat actors.
Conduct lawful OSINT research, background inquiries, and joint intelligence analysis to develop actionable investigative leads and mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to identify, collect, preserve, and analyze electronic evidence, including in support of litigation, regulatory inquiries, and law enforcement referrals.
Synthesize digital evidence, witness statements, and records into comprehensive case assessments while adhering to privacy, legal, and confidentiality standards.
Develop standard operating procedures, workflows, and protocols for insider threat investigations.
Work cross-functionally to identify risk patterns, strengthen controls, and mature the Insider Risk Program.

Benefits

Medical insurance, 100% paid by CoreWeave for eligible US-based full-time employees
Dental insurance, 100% paid by CoreWeave for eligible US-based full-time employees
Vision insurance, 100% paid by CoreWeave for eligible US-based full-time employees
Company-paid life insurance
Voluntary supplemental life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Stock Purchase Program participation
Mental wellness benefits through Spring Health
Family-forming support through Carrot
Paid parental leave
Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside
401(k) with employer match
Flexible PTO
Discretionary bonus
Equity awards
Catered lunch at office and data center locations