Senior Internal Trust and Protection Analyst

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Senior Internal Trust and Protection Analyst to identify, assess, and mitigate insider risk across the organization.

The role covers detection, triage, investigation, case adjudication, and mitigation, working with cross-functional teams to enhance security while preserving employee trust. The successful candidate will lead investigations into sophisticated insider risk matters, develop comprehensive investigation plans, and serve as liaison to law

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in high-tech investigations, intelligence, or insider threat investigations.
• Proven track record in complex investigations across business units/functions.
• Experience conducting/leading interviews.
• Strong data analysis to drive insider threat detection.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present findings clearly.
• Experience with confidential/sensitive information and high integrity.
• Ability to work independently and with partners.
• Experience applying AI tools to improve efficiency and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end investigations into insider risk matters, including IP theft and data exfiltration.
• Develop investigative plans with evidence collection strategies and interviews.
• Liaise with US law enforcement and intelligence partners on sensitive matters.
• Coordinate with international agencies on cross-border investigations and referrals.
• Manage a portfolio of global investigations with varying urgency and scope.
• Prepare executive-level investigation reports and threat assessments for leadership.
• Identify vulnerabilities and translate findings into actionable security recommendations.
• Develop awareness programs to help employees recognize insider threats.

Skills

Insider risk investigations

Interviewing

Data analysis

Executive reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

AI tools usage

Investigative methods

Communication

Tools

Open-source tools

Job description

Role Summary

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever. The Senior Internal Trust and Protection Analyst will play a pivotal role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks posed by employees, contractors and others with access to sensitive information. This candidate will also help develop corporate strategy, review policy and procedures, evaluate insider risk control gaps, and develop training related to insider risk and intellectual property protection. This role acts as a subject matter expert throughout the entire insider risk lifecycle. It covers detection, triage, investigation, case adjudication, and mitigation. The position requires strong analytical, technical, and communication skills. It also demands proficiency in industry-standard investigation methods and working with cross‑functional teams to improve Micron’s security posture. You will balance robust security measures with maintaining a positive work culture and ensuring the preventive actions do not erode employee trust and morale!

Responsibilities

Lead end‑to‑end investigations into the most sophisticated and sensitive insider risk matters at Micron, including suspected intellectual property theft, major theft, trade secret misappropriation, economic espionage, unauthorized data ex‑filtration, fraud, and workplace violence threats.

Develop and implement comprehensive investigative plans, including evidence collection strategies, coordination with Micron's various investigation partners, and structured witness and subject interviews using advanced elicitation techniques.

Serve as Micron's liaison to the US law enforcement and intelligence community partners on matters implicating national security, economic espionage, or trade secret theft.

Coordinate with international law enforcement agencies and government bodies on cross‑border investigations and referrals, navigating complex data privacy laws and cross‑border legal frameworks.

Manage a concurrent portfolio of global investigations with varying complexity, urgency, and jurisdictional scope.

Prepare executive‑level investigation reports, threat assessments, and case summaries for presentation to senior Micron leadership.

Identify systemic vulnerabilities and programmatic gaps surfaced through investigations and translate findings into actionable security recommendations for Micron leadership.

Develop and implement awareness programs for employees, focusing on recognizing and reporting insider threats.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in high‑tech investigations, intelligence, or insider threat analysis/investigations.
• A proven track record in working complex investigations across various business units/functions – preferably in an international environment or at a global company.
• Experience conducting/leading interviews.
• Strong ability to source and analyze data points to drive insider threat detection and investigations.
• The role requires excellent communication skills. This includes clearly explaining and visually presenting complex topics and analysis results.
• You also need the ability to write concise, accessible reports for the intended audience.
• Experience working with confidential, sensitive, or privileged information.
• Strong attention to detail, concern for data accuracy, and high personal integrity.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team, and with various internal partners.
• Proficiency in applying AI tools and AI‑enabled workflows to improve efficiency, analytical capabilities, and business outcomes while ensuring responsible and secure use of AI technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a corporate insider risk, global security, or intelligence function within a large technology, semiconductor, or defense company.
• Solid understanding of open‑source tools and open‑source intelligence gathering techniques.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity, networking, and various technical methods of data ex‑filtration.
• Experience with (or general understanding of) digital forensics examinations and how to effectively bring to bear digital forensics in support of investigations.

Benefits

Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time‑off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.

Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.