Insider Threat Investigator

Sphinx Sphinx; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SPHINX is a mission-focused intelligence, counterintelligence, and cyber solutions firm founded in 2018. We partner with Defense, Intelligence, and Commercial clients to deliver exceptional personnel and transformative mission capabilities that advance complex, multi-domain intelligence and security missions.

As a small business, SPHINX offers direct mission impact and leadership opportunities. SPHINX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain CI Polygraph after hire
• 2+ years of federal investigations or operations experience
• Proven ability to develop and deliver professional reports and briefings
• Experience implementing government security requirements

Responsibilities

• Triage and investigate complaints of fraud, waste, and abuse, data spills, and network penetrations
• Evaluate security vulnerabilities and develop procedures and countermeasures
• Monitor security requirements for government facilities and participate in meetings
• Develop and deliver professional investigative reports and briefings

Skills

Insider threat investigations

Report writing

Briefings delivery

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree related field

Job description

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Full Time Springfield, VA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1018

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Location: Springfield, VA

Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with the ability to obtain a CI Polygraph after hire

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Insider Threat Investigator, you will triage, conduct, and support insider threat investigations for a federal client, evaluating complaints of fraud, waste, and abuse, data spills, and network penetrations. This is hands-on investigative work in a classified environment, developing the procedures and countermeasures that protect ongoing operations.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Investigate complaints of fraud, waste, and abuse, data spills, and network penetrations, and respond to related computer and cyber security incidents
• Evaluate system and program security vulnerabilities and develop procedures, countermeasures, requirements, and designs that satisfy program security policy and planning guidance
• Monitor implementation of security requirements for Government and Industry facilities and systems, and participate in technical meetings and working groups on related issues
• Develop and deliver professional investigative and analytical reports and briefings

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain a CI Polygraph after hire (if not already held)
• 2+ years of federal law enforcement, IC, security, or general law enforcement investigations or operations experience
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering professional-level reports, memorandums, information, briefings, and/or recommendations that support inquiries and investigations
• Demonstrated successful implementation of Government security requirements
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and mature professional capable of operating with little tasking and oversight in a diverse environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, counterintelligence, criminal justice, engineering, fraud investigations, information technology, mathematics, or a related scientific field
• Successful graduation from FLETC, DCITA, JCITA, or another formal DoD or US Federal Government analysis course or program

ABOUT SPHINX

Sphinx is a mission-focused intelligence, counterintelligence, and cyber solutions firm founded in 2018 by professionals from the Special Operations, Intelligence, and Cyber Warfare communities. We partner with Defense, Intelligence, and Commercial clients to deliver exceptional personnel and transformative mission capabilities that advance complex, multi-domain intelligence and security missions. As a small business, Sphinx offers direct mission impact, technical leadership opportunities, and an operator-driven culture that larger companies cannot match.

WHAT SPHINX OFFERS

• Career Growth: Sphinx's Level-Up Employee Advancement and Performance (LEAP) Program provides structured career progression tied to technical certification achievement, mission performance, and leadership cultivation.
• Compensation: Market-benchmarked salary against the cleared workforce ecosystem with annual reviews calibrated to TS/SCI and CI/FSP market dynamics.
• Solution-Focused Culture: Sphinx prioritizes direct leadership access and promotes a Be-Know-Do culture where experienced professionals are empowered to propose and implement solutions that contribute directly to high-consequence mission outcomes.

BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS

We offer a competitive benefits package to include a 401K with corporate match, company paid health, vision, dental, disability, and other insurance options. Sphinx also offers a variety of incentives and opportunities to support the development and well-being of our personnel.

WHY CHOOSE SPHINX?

Sphinx combines large business impact with small team collaboration. At Sphinx, we don't manage bureaucracy. We lead from a position of technical strength by delivering solutions that drive a measurable impact on every high-consequence mission we support.

Sphinx LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.