Insider Threat Investigator & Risk Analyst

sandboxaq; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Equity participation

Job summary

SandboxAQ is seeking an experienced Background Investigator / Analyst to join our Information Security team and insider threat program. In this role, you will partner with HR, Information Security, and Legal teams to identify, evaluate, and quantify personnel risk, delivering analytical reports to substantiate risk determinations.

The ideal candidate combines strong investigative research skills with good judgment and an understanding of privacy, employment screening, and personnel security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Intelligence Studies, or related field.
• 3-5 years of professional experience conducting background investigations or related investigative work.
• Proficiency with investigative research databases and tools or demonstrated ability to learn commercial research platforms quickly.
• Strong written communication skills to synthesize complex findings into clear, concise risk assessments and dossiers.
• Understanding of privacy regulations and ethical standards governing background investigations and employment screening.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple investigations while maintaining documentation.
• Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment with confidential, sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Leverage OSINT and commercial investigative tools for information gathering and research.
• Verify accuracy, completeness, and reliability of information from sources.
• Perform quantitative risk analysis to support risk determinations.
• Partner with HR, Legal, and Information Security to identify and mitigate risks.
• Handle sensitive personal data with discretion and escalate high-risk findings to leadership.
• Refine investigative methodologies and reporting standards as the program matures.
• Conduct research and analysis in accordance with laws, regulations, and company policies.

Skills

OSINT proficiency

Investigative research

Written communication

Privacy regulations knowledge

Discretion handling sensitive data

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Intelligence Studies, or related field

Tools

Investigative databases/tools

Job description

SandboxAQ is seeking an experienced Background Investigator / Analyst to join our Information Security team and insider threat program. In this role, you will partner with HR, Information Security, and Legal teams to identify, evaluate, and quantify personnel risk, delivering analytical reports to substantiate risk determinations.

The ideal candidate combines strong investigative research skills with good judgment and an understanding of privacy, employment screening, and personnel security.