Staff Security Investigation Analyst

Staff Security Investigation Analyst

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Staff Security Investigation Analyst in the United States.

This role is ideal for a seasoned security professional specializing in internal investigations, risk management, and threat detection. You will lead investigations into insider threats, policy violations, data exfiltration, and security incidents, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including Legal, HR, IT, and Security Operations. The position combines reactive casework with proactive analysis of behavioral indicators to prevent insider risks. You will work in a highly data-rich, cloud-native environment and contribute directly to shaping investigative protocols and enhancing security posture globally. This role offers exposure to complex investigations, sensitive organizational information, and strategic decision-making with executive-level visibility. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-trust environment and is motivated to protect intellectual property, compliance integrity, and organizational assets.

Accountabilities

• Conduct investigations into insider threats, data exfiltration, policy breaches, and compliance violations.
• Analyze digital and physical evidence using forensic methodologies, including cloud audit logs, SaaS telemetry, endpoint data, and identity/access records.
• Perform investigative interviews with subjects, witnesses, and stakeholders in sensitive employment contexts.
• Prepare detailed investigative reports suitable for executive leadership, legal proceedings, and regulatory inquiries.
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, and Compliance teams to ensure investigations are conducted ethically and confidentially.
• Maintain case management systems, ensuring integrity, confidentiality, and proper chain-of-custody documentation.
• Develop and refine investigative protocols, evidence handling standards, and response workflows.
• Identify trends and emerging risks from investigations, recommending preventive controls, detection improvements, and policy changes.
• Provide executive-level reporting on investigation metrics, program effectiveness, and risk posture.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in corporate investigations, digital forensics, or incident response.
• Hands-on experience with insider threat and DLP tooling (e.g., UEBA, SIEM, EDR, Code42, Dtex, Microsoft Purview).
• Proficiency investigating cloud-native environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) and SaaS platforms; comfortable with audit logs, IAM, and identity-based investigations.
• Knowledge of employment law, privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA), and compliance standards.
• Experience conducting sensitive investigative interviews and managing high-stakes security incidents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to handle confidential matters discreetly across all levels of an organization.
• Proficiency with case management and e-discovery tools.
• Preferred: certifications such as CFE, CFCE, or GIAC credentials; background in AI, technology, financial services, or market intelligence; intelligence analysis or law enforcement experience; familiarity with threat intelligence and OSINT methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from $113,000 to $161,000 USD, determined by experience and qualifications.
• Performance-based bonuses and equity opportunities.
• Remote work flexibility with potential domestic and international travel as required.
• Comprehensive benefits program including health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact security investigations with executive visibility.
• Professional growth in a highly collaborative, mission-driven environment.