Insider Threat Analyst

Coinbase

Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Oakland, CA
Salary
$135,320–$159,200 / yr
Posted
3 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $167k
This role $147k
$122k most similar roles pay here $206k

This role pays less than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $141,475–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $147k versus about $167k for comparable roles.

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About Coinbase

Coinbase Global is a publicly traded cryptocurrency exchange platform where consumers can buy, sell, and store digital currencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and hundreds of other cryptocurrencies. Industry: Cryptocurrency Exchange & Financial Technology

Coinbase currently has 34 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $186,065–$218,900 across 29 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Insider Threat Analyst

As an Insider Threat Analyst at Coinbase’s Security Operations team, you will play a critical role in safeguarding billions of dollars in digital assets and the trust of millions of customers by detecting, investigating, and mitigating insider threats. Your day-to-day responsibilities include triaging alerts across various systems such as SIEM, UBA, DLP, and endpoint detection, conducting thorough investigations, and collaborating with Security, Legal, HR, and business teams to develop processes that mitigate risks. You will also build detailed case documentation and investigative reports for leadership, driving improvements in insider threat detection by identifying control gaps and recommending scalable solutions. This role requires 3+ years of experience in insider threat analysis or related fields, hands-on use of insider threat technologies, and the ability to translate complex security issues into actionable recommendations. Familiarity with blockchains and cryptocurrencies is a plus.

What you'll do

  • Execute alert triage and analysis across insider threat detection systems.
  • Conduct end-to-end investigations including evidence collection and stakeholder coordination.
  • Design and execute processes to identify and mitigate insider risks with cross-functional teams.
  • Build case documentation translating technical findings into clear briefs for leadership.
  • Drive improvements in insider threat detection by identifying control gaps and recommending solutions.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of insider threat or security operations experience with hands-on use of SIEM, UBA, DLP.
  • Conduct and support sensitive employee investigations including evidence collection and stakeholder coordination.
  • Translate complex technical findings into clear investigative briefs for leadership and stakeholders.
  • Drive improvements in insider threat detection by identifying control gaps and recommending scalable solutions.
  • Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Security, Legal, HR, and business teams on risk mitigation.

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