Protective Intelligence & Threat Analyst

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

#LI-DM1

Job summary

Lam Research in the United States is seeking a Protective Intelligence & Threat Analyst to translate OSINT into actionable tasks for safeguarding people, places, and assets. The role sits at the intersection of intelligence, investigations, and security operations, requiring a self-starter who can work across multiple teams.

The ideal candidate has deep OSINT experience, strong analytical capabilities, and excellent communication skills to support global security managers and travel risk

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, IR, or similar field with analytical emphasis.
• Or 6 years with a Master’s, or 3 years with a PhD and experience.
• Deep experience with OSINT tools, social media monitoring platforms, and threat intelligence software.
• Excellent problem-solving and independent work capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Threat Monitoring and Collection: monitor OSINT, social media, and dark web for risks and present analyzed intelligence to peers and leaders.
• Threat Assessment and Investigation: support security managers in investigations and risk-based assessments.
• Operational Support and Briefings: deliver actionable intelligence products and briefings and coordinate during incidents.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: work with cross-functional teams to support Lam’s goals.
• Reporting & Metrics: contribute to management reports and security ecosystem insights.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Threat hunting

Strong communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s in criminal justice

Master’s degree or PhD (advantage)

Tools

OSINT tools

Social media monitoring

Threat intel software

Job description

The group you’ll be a part of

Within the Enterprise Security group, you will be a part of the Global Physical Security team responsible for protecting an organization's people, workplaces, and physical assets worldwide from physical threats.

The impact you’ll make

As a Protective Intelligence & Threat Analyst at Lam, you will play a critical role in helping to turn open-source intelligence into actionable tasks that protect Lam’s people, assets, and brand. This is both a protective intelligence and threat analysis position. You’ll need familiarity with established methodologies and frameworks in the intelligence space, the ability to evaluate and analyze information to make it valuable for our stakeholders, and maintain broad situational awareness of threats that may affect Lam’s global footprint. This role sits at the intersection of intelligence, investigations, and security operations and will require an individual who is a self-starter and is comfortable operating across multiple teams. Specifically, a key priority of this position will be to work side by side with Lam’s security managers across the globe and support their regions in assessing risk, identifying physical threats, supporting travel risk management, and more.

The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, skilled at threat hunting, have familiarity with Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) tools, have working knowledge of corporate security investigations, and be comfortable operating in a fluid environment. Experience in the open-source intelligence space, protective intelligence, and investigations is highly desirable. This is not a cyber-threat intelligence position, although you will work collaboratively with cyber colleagues as necessary.

This position is available in Fremont, CA; Tualatin, OR; and Phoenix, AZ.

What you’ll do

• Threat Monitoring and Collection: monitor OSINT, social media, and dark web platforms for risks; evaluate concerning findings and present analyzed intelligence to peers, stakeholders, and leadership, as necessary; monitor global news, geopolitical shifts, and local events affecting safety.


• Threat Assessment and Investigation: support security managers in investigative matters; evaluate persons of interest and investigate violent or disruptive threats; assist in risk-based intelligence assessments on corporate sites and/or personnel.


• Operational Support and Briefings: deliver actionable intelligence products and briefings; recommend proactive risk mitigation strategies for travel and facilities; coordinate with Security Control Centers (SCCs) during active incidents.


• Collaborate with Stakeholders: work closely with Lam’s cross-functional teams, such as InfoSec, IT, HR, and Legal to support Lam’s wider goals and growth.


• Reporting & Metrics: contribute to regular management reporting, offering insights into the performance and effectiveness of the corporate security ecosystem.

Mandatory Mandate

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and always use sound discretion and judgment

Who we’re looking for

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, international relations, or similar fields with an emphasis on analytical skills; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience.


• Deep experience with OSINT tools, social media monitoring platforms, and threat intelligence software.


• 3-4 years of proven analytical capability, to include strong investigative skills to parse vast amounts of unstructured data and distinguish credible threats from online noise.


• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with little guidance.


• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different teams and stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications

• Expert level proficiency with Boolean logic and threat tools in the marketspace.


• Practical familiarity with dark web investigations.


• Data automation and scripting to automate open-source intelligence.


• Experience within a global semiconductor company or equivalent industry.


• Ability to break down and understand complex problems and the ability to develop a plan and innovative ways to address them.

Our commitment

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.

Salary

Salary Range for this position: $114,000.00 - $211,000.00.

The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside in California and most states. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.

Our Perks and Benefits

#LI-DM1