Insider Risk Analyst

Lam Research; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Tualatin, OR, is seeking an Insider Risk Analyst to help manage investigations and strengthen insider risk capabilities. You will analyze anomalous user activities, support incidents with stakeholders, and develop new processes for risk detection and education across the organization.

The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, data-driven investigations, and applying UEBA, UAM, and DLP tools to safeguard sensitive information against threats and oversight risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Counterintelligence, or related field.
• 3+ years of Insider Risk experience.
• Experience conducting Insider Risk investigations and analysis beyond alert triage.

Responsibilities

• Drive triage, investigation, and support management of insider risk cases.
• Identify, collect, and analyze indicators from multiple sources.
• Coordinate investigation and mitigation strategies with stakeholders.

Skills

Insider risk

Log analysis

UEBA/UAM/DLP

Security analytics

Stakeholder comms

Education

Cybersecurity degree

Tools

UEBA

UAM

DLP

Job description

In your career, let's prove what's possible.

At Lam Research, we create equipment that drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible.

Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams' achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone's contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they're inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.

Date: Oct 7, 2026

Location: Tualatin, OR, US, 97062

Worker Category: Virtual Flex

The group you’ll be a part of

The Information Security Insider Risk team is responsible for protecting the data of Lam and its customers from risks related to those with authorized access while partnering with cross functional teams to assist with a variety of additional investigative efforts.

The impact you’ll make

As an Insider Risk Analyst at Lam Research, you will play a critical role in helping manage insider risk investigations and helping to build out our insider risk capabilities. Your responsibilities will include analyzing and investigating anomalous user activities, indicators, and providing support to active incidents alongside our most valuable stakeholders. You may be asked to support cross-functional opportunities across Lam Research to help identify security trends and metrics, develop innovative use cases designed to detect anomalous events, and support education and awareness campaigns for insider risks and threats. You will use sophisticated technology and robust partnerships to enhance our insider risk posture against nation-state actors, negligent and malicious employee activity, and support high-risk populations from potential compromise. You will play a vital role in taking the Lam Research Insider Risk program to the next level by being both an analytical and technical expert on our team.

What you’ll do

• Drive triage, investigation, and support management of insider risk cases.
• Identify, collect, and analyze technical and non-technical indicators from a variety of sources.
• Coordinate investigation and mitigation strategies with Insider Risk team's management and colleagues, as well as additional internal stakeholders.
• Leverage your analytical and technical skills to identify patterns and trends and make recommendations to enhance detective and preventive controls.
• Perform log analysis and coordinate/perform event queries across enterprise systems.
• Operationalize and maintain the processes and playbooks required for insider risk analysis and support the development and execution of any new processes and playbooks.
• Leverage subject matter expertise to educate stakeholders on the importance of data and information sharing to protect and enable the business.
• Ensure investigative findings are documented, as needed.
• Support process improvement initiatives and provide project related support for the Insider Risk program.
• Respond to requests for ad-hoc support, reporting, and research topics from management and stakeholders, as required.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and always use sound discretion and judgment.

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Counterintelligence, or a related field.
• 3+ years of Insider Risk experience.
• Experience conducting Insider Risk investigations and providing analysis beyond alert triage.
• Ability to interpret system, network, and application logs and identify anomalies.
• Skilled in querying and analyzing unstructured log data to detect complex behavioral patterns.
• Experience monitoring, investigating, and responding to security alerts. Understanding of malicious insider risk indicators, including intellectual property theft, sabotage, and espionage.
• Proficiency with security tools, including UEBA, UAM, and DLP platforms.
• Knowledge of investigation methodologies and the ability to recommend best practices to stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with team members, stakeholders, and senior leadership.
• Quick learner with a strong aptitude for new technologies.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Self-motivated problem solver with strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Formal education and training in insider risk and/or counterintelligence.
• Possession of investigative interviewing skills to gather context from employees, managers, and witnesses during internal investigations.
• Proficiency in identifying insider threats using a multitude of sources.
• Ability to break down and understand complex problems and the ability to develop a plan and innovative ways to address them.
• Strong people and team/relationship building skills in cross-functional global team settings.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with wider security, counterintelligence, and insider risk professional communities.

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories - On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. On-site Flex you'll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. Virtual Flex you'll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.

Our Perks and Benefits

At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That's why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.

Nearest Major Market: Portland Oregon

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