Insider Threat Investigator II

Global Payments Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Global opportunities

Learning and development

Inclusive team environment

Community and volunteering initiatives

Employee assistance program

Recognition platform

Job summary

Global Payments Inc. is hiring an Insider Threat Investigator III to lead complex investigations, shape the Insider Threat Program, and strengthen security across a global technology environment. You will drive proactive strategies and collaborate with security, legal, HR, and business teams to mitigate risk.

The role focuses on transforming data into actionable intelligence, developing detection capabilities, and improving incident outcomes within a large payments organization.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of insider threat, corporate investigation, cybersecurity, or related experience.
• Experience leading investigations from detection to closure with risk outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of UEBA, DLP, forensics, and MITRE ATT&CK framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead high‑impact insider threat investigations from detection through resolution.
• Develop detection strategies and playbooks to reduce organizational risk.
• Collaborate with security, legal, HR, and other teams to resolve cases.

Skills

UEBA

DLP

digital forensics

incident response

MITRE ATT&CK

data analysis

communication

Tools

EDR

SIEM

CASB

PAM

Job description

Ready to take your career global? Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for an Insider Threat Investigator III to join our ever-evolving Corporate Security & Insider Threat Team and help shape the future of global commerce. In this role, you will play a critical part in protecting Global Payments’ people, data, clients, and business operations from insider risks that can impact trust, security, and innovation. You will lead complex investigations, influence the evolution of our Insider Threat Program, and help strengthen security capabilities across a global technology environment. Working alongside cross-functional partners and security experts, you will drive meaningful outcomes, uncover emerging threats, and develop proactive strategies that support Global Payments' mission of delivering secure, reliable payment solutions while enabling the company's continued growth and transformation.

What You'll Own

• Lead high-impact insider threat investigations from detection through resolution, driving timely outcomes that reduce organizational risk, protect critical assets, and strengthen stakeholder confidence.
• Advance the Insider Threat Program by identifying emerging trends, improving investigative methodologies, and influencing the development of detection capabilities, tooling, and high-fidelity alerting.
• Transform complex data into actionable intelligence that enables informed business decisions, strengthens security posture, and improves the organization's ability to proactively identify insider threats.
• Drive collaboration across security, legal, human resources, digital forensics, and business teams to align investigative efforts, accelerate case resolution, and support consistent risk mitigation outcomes.
• Shape the future of insider threat defense by developing innovative detection strategies, investigative playbooks, and program enhancements that improve operational effectiveness and organizational resilience.

What You'll Bring

• 3 to 5 years of insider threat, corporate investigation, cybersecurity, or related investigative experience with a proven ability to manage complex cases from initial assessment through closure.
• Demonstrated success conducting detailed investigations, analyzing large data sets, presenting evidence clearly, and delivering recommendations that reduce risk and improve business outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), digital forensics, incident response, threat-informed defense, cyber security principles, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Experience working with security technologies such as Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Privileged Access Management (PAM), intrusion prevention and detection systems, and related security platforms.
• A collaborative, analytical, and highly ethical approach, with strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to make effective decisions in complex and evolving situations.

It's a bonus if you have

• 5 to 7 years of insider threat investigation experience, including prior law enforcement, intelligence, military, or corporate investigative experience.
• Hands‑on experience securing cloud environments across Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP), supported by relevant certifications.
• Experience using scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, or JavaScript to automate investigations, improve data analysis, or enhance detection capabilities.
• Certifications- CERT ITPM, GCFA, CFCE, CFI, CFSR, CFE, or Similar Credentials

About The Team

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever‑evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

What makes a Globalpayer

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.

Come and be part of an ever‑evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

Does this sound like you?

Then you sound like a Globalpayer.

Our Perks - What We’ll Bring For You

• A competitive salary and benefits package that recognizes your contribution
• Opportunities to grow your skills and build your career within a global business
• Access to learning, development and on-the-job experiences that expand your expertise
• A supportive, inclusive team environment where your ideas and input matter
• Time to give back through community and charity initiatives
• A global employee assistance programme to support your wellbeing
• Recognition through a global platform that celebrates your achievements

https://jobs.globalpayments.com/en/why-global-payments/benefits/

Diversity and EEO Statements

Global Payments is an organization that stands against racism, intolerance and injustice in all its forms — one that respects, honors and celebrates the diversity of our team members and the differences among us. Our commitment to fostering a company culture that values and respects Inclusion and Diversity is steadfast. Standing together as one company, we will continue to work to drive positive change for the communities in which we live and work and stamp out injustice.

Global Payments is an equal opportunity employer. Global Payments provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.

At this time, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States (or (applicable country) on a full‑time basis without the need for current or future immigration sponsorship.