Threat Intelligence Investigator – Executive Protection, Insider Threats, Intellectual Property

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Identify and concentrate on research related to threats and insider risks.

• Carry out threat hunting utilizing logs, telemetry, and behavioral indicators across endpoints.

• Create clear and defensible investigative reports.

• Assist the ELT in incident response and reduce the risk of critical intellectual property theft.

• Draft and document internal solutions that address emerging insider risks.

• Perform and document hands-on technical research concerning potential digital threats.

• Investigate and research threats and incidents associated with the Executive Leadership Team and CEO.

• Ensure digital protection for the Executive Leadership Team.

• Analyze intricate datasets across various systems.

• Collaborate with security, Legal, HR, and compliance teams to achieve risk-based outcomes.

• Function effectively in an agile, fast-paced, and collaborative environment.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

• 8-10 years of experience in identifying and prioritizing sensitive information, assessing threats, and implementing countermeasures.

• 8-10 years of experience in conducting digital threat investigations pertaining to insider threats.

• 8-10 years of experience in data triage and forensic analysis of endpoint devices.

• Profound technical expertise, strong investigative judgment, and discretion.

• Solid understanding of Cisco products and technologies (preferred).

• Expert-level proficiency in Splunk (preferred).

• Specific experience with Code42 and/or Microsoft Defender (preferred).

• 2+ years of experience in Counterintelligence or within a US Federal Government organization (preferred).

• Familiarity with C/C++, Python, Verilog, and other source code languages (preferred).

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities, with the capacity to explain technical findings to non-technical stakeholders (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution.

• Paid parental leave.

• Short and long-term disability coverage.

• Basic life insurance.

• Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, vesting after continued employment.

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year.

• 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees.

• 1 paid day off for the employee’s birthday.

• Paid year-end holiday shutdown.

• 4 paid days off for personal wellness.

• 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees.

• Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees.

• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter.

• Up to 80 hours of unused sick time can be carried forward.

• Additional paid time off for critical or emergency family issues.

• Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year.

• Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco’s policies.