Senior Internal Trust and Protection Analyst

Micron • San Jose, CA

13d • Remote

About The Position

Micron Technology is seeking a Senior Internal Trust and Protection Analyst to identify, assess, and mitigate risks posed by employees, contractors, and others with access to sensitive information. This role involves developing corporate strategy, reviewing policies and procedures, evaluating insider risk control gaps, and creating training materials for insider risk and intellectual property protection. The analyst will act as a subject matter expert across the entire insider risk lifecycle, including detection, triage, investigation, case adjudication, and mitigation. The position requires strong analytical, technical, and communication skills, proficiency in industry-standard investigation methods, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance Micron’s security posture. A key aspect of this role is balancing robust security measures with maintaining a positive work culture and ensuring that preventive actions do not negatively impact employee trust and morale.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in high-tech investigations, intelligence, or insider threat analysis/investigations.
• A proven track record in working complex investigations across various business units/functions – preferably in an international environment or at a global company.
• Experience conducting/leading interviews.
• Strong ability to source and analyze data points to drive insider threat detection and investigations.
• Excellent communication skills, including clearly explaining and visually presenting complex topics and analysis results.
• Ability to write concise, accessible reports for the intended audience.
• Experience working with confidential, sensitive, or privileged information.
• Strong attention to detail, concern for data accuracy, and high personal integrity.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team, and with various internal partners.
• Proficiency in applying AI tools and AI-enabled workflows to improve efficiency, analytical capabilities, and business outcomes while ensuring responsible and secure use of AI technologies.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a corporate insider risk, global security, or intelligence function within a large technology, semiconductor, or defense company.
• Solid understanding of open-source tools and open-source intelligence gathering techniques.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity, networking, and various technical methods of data ex-filtration.
• Experience with (or general understanding of) digital forensics examinations and how to effectively bring to bear digital forensics in support of investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end investigations into sophisticated and sensitive insider risk matters, including suspected intellectual property theft, major theft, trade secret misappropriation, economic espionage, unauthorized data ex-filtration, fraud, and workplace violence threats.
• Develop and implement comprehensive investigative plans, including evidence collection strategies, coordination with investigation partners, and structured witness and subject interviews using advanced elicitation techniques.
• Serve as Micron's liaison to US law enforcement and intelligence community partners on matters implicating national security, economic espionage, or trade secret theft.
• Coordinate with international law enforcement agencies and government bodies on cross-border investigations and referrals, navigating complex data privacy laws and cross-border legal frameworks.
• Manage a concurrent portfolio of global investigations with varying complexity, urgency, and jurisdictional scope.
• Prepare executive-level investigation reports, threat assessments, and case summaries for presentation to senior Micron leadership.
• Identify systemic vulnerabilities and programmatic gaps surfaced through investigations and translate findings into actionable security recommendations for Micron leadership.
• Develop and implement awareness programs for employees, focusing on recognizing and reporting insider threats.

Benefits

• Choice of medical, dental and vision plans
• Benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Paid family leave
• Robust paid time-off program
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed