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

Cisco

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Closes in 2 days Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Annapolis Junction, MDNew York, NYIrvine, CABoston, MAGlendale, CA
Salary
$160,700–$203,500 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 13, 2026 (soon)

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Similar $180k
This role $182k
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This role pays more than 56% of similar roles. Most pay $150,000–$209,400 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $182k versus about $180k for comparable roles.

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Cisco Systems is the world''s leading networking technology company, designing and manufacturing networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and cybersecurity solutions for businesses and governments. Industry: Networking Technology & Cybersecurity

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TL;DR · Threat Intelligence Investigator, Executive Protection, Insider Threats, Intellectual Property

The Threat Intelligence Investigator - Executive Protection, Insider Threats, Intellectual Property joins the Global Executive Protection team to protect the CEO and Executive Leadership Team. This technical role focuses on identifying, investigating, and mitigating risks from internal actors who may be malicious, negligent, or compromised. You will conduct threat hunting using logs, telemetry, and behavioral indicators across endpoints while performing data triage and forensic analysis of devices. Key responsibilities include researching threats against executive leadership, combating critical intellectual property theft, and producing defensible investigative reports. The role requires expertise in Splunk, Microsoft Defender, and Code42, along with proficiency in C/C++, Python, and Verilog. You will collaborate with legal, HR, and compliance partners to develop internal solutions for emerging insider risks while performing hands-on technical research on digital threats within a fast-paced environment.

What you'll do

  • Identify and investigate risks posed by malicious, negligent, or compromised internal actors.
  • Conduct threat hunting using logs, telemetry, and behavioral indicators across endpoints.
  • Investigate threats specifically targeting the Executive Leadership Team and critical intellectual property.
  • Produce clear, defensible investigative reports regarding security incidents and insider threats.
  • Support incident response efforts to mitigate the theft of critical intellectual property.
  • Draft and document internal solutions to address emerging insider risks.
  • Perform hands-on technical research on potential digital threats.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • 8-10 years of experience identifying and prioritizing sensitive information, evaluating threats, and implementing countermeasures.
  • 8-10 years of experience conducting digital threat investigations related to insider threats.
  • 8-10 years of experience conducting data triage and forensic analysis of endpoint devices.
  • Deep technical expertise, strong investigative judgment, and discretion.
  • Proficiency in Splunk, Code42, or Microsoft Defender is desired.
  • 2+ years of experience in Counterintelligence or within a US Federal Government organization is desired.
  • Understanding of C/C++, Python, Verilog, and other source code languages is desired.

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