Insider Threat Investigator III

Jobtailor; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Atlanta, GA is seeking a senior insider threat investigator to lead complex cases from initial assessment through closure. You will apply UEBA, DLP, and forensics knowledge to reduce risk while collaborating across security, legal, HR, and business teams.

The role emphasizes developing detection strategies and investigative playbooks, driving improvements in tools, and guiding incident response to support secure payments and growth.

Qualifications

• 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 UEBA, DLP, digital forensics, incident response, threat-informed defense, cyber security principles, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Experience working with security technologies such as EDR, SIEM, CASB, 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
• 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 on a full-time basis without the need for current or future immigration sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Lead insider threat investigations from detection through resolution, ensuring thorough evidence collection and closure
• Advance the Insider Threat Program by identifying trends, improving methodologies, and influencing detection capabilities and alerting
• Transform data into actionable intelligence to support business decisions and strengthen security posture
• Collaborate across security, legal, HR, digital forensics, and business teams
• Develop innovative detection strategies, investigative playbooks, and program enhancements
• Support global payments’ mission of secure, reliable payment solutions and growth

Skills

UEBA

DLP

Investigation

Communication

Decision making

Tools

EDR

SIEM

CASB

PAM

Security Platforms

Job description

Lead high-impact insider threat investigations from detection through resolution

Advance the Insider Threat Program by identifying emerging trends, improving investigative methodologies, and influencing detection capabilities, tooling, and high-fidelity alerting

Transform complex data into actionable intelligence to enable informed business decisions and strengthen security posture

Collaborate across security, legal, human resources, digital forensics, and business teams

Develop innovative detection strategies, investigative playbooks, and program enhancements

Support Global Payments’ mission of delivering secure, reliable payment solutions and continued growth

Requirements

• 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
• 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 on a full-time basis without the need for current or future immigration sponsorship

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading insider threat investigations and developing innovative detection strategies while collaborating effectively across various teams. Proficient in analyzing complex data sets and utilizing security technologies to enhance organizational security posture.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Insider Threat Investigation
• User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Hard Skills

• Cybersecurity Principles
• Digital Forensics
• Incident Response
• Threat-Informed Defense
• MITRE ATT&CK Framework
• Data Analysis
• Investigative Methodologies
• Risk Reduction Strategies
• Complex Case Management
• Evidence Presentation

Soft Skills

• Analytical Approach
• Strong Communication Skills
• Sound Judgment
• Collaborative Mindset
• Effective Decision-Making

Industry Keywords

• Insider Threat Program
• High-Fidelity Alerting
• Business Decisions
• Security Posture
• Corporate Investigation

Tools & Technologies

• Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Intrusion Prevention Systems
• Intrusion Detection Systems
• Security Platforms