Threat Hunter — Executive IP & Insider Threat Focus

Cisco Systems; Maryland; Remote; USD 161,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems is seeking a Threat Intelligence Investigator for Executive Protection and Insider Threats. You will identify and mitigate risks posed by internal actors, conduct deep investigations into threats against Cisco ELT, and protect critical IP.

The role requires deep technical expertise, investigative judgment, and discretion. You will proactively hunt for insider threats, analyze large datasets, and collaborate with Legal, HR, and Compliance to drive risk-based outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 8-10 years identifying and prioritizing sensitive information, evaluating threats, and implementing countermeasures.
• 8-10 years conducting digital threat investigations related to insider threats.
• 8-10 years conducting data triage and forensic analysis of endpoint devices.
• Strong investigative judgment and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Identify and focus on threat research and insider risk.
• Conduct threat hunting using logs, telemetry, and behavioral indicators across endpoints.
• Produce clear, defensible investigative reports.
• Support ELT incident response and mitigate critical IP theft.
• Draft and document internal solutions responsive to emerging insider risks.

Skills

Threat hunting

Insider threat analysis

Investigative judgment

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems

Tools

Splunk

Code42

Microsoft Defender

Endpoint telemetry

Job description

Cisco Systems is seeking a Threat Intelligence Investigator for Executive Protection and Insider Threats. You will identify and mitigate risks posed by internal actors, conduct deep investigations into threats against Cisco ELT, and protect critical IP.

The role requires deep technical expertise, investigative judgment, and discretion. You will proactively hunt for insider threats, analyze large datasets, and collaborate with Legal, HR, and Compliance to drive risk-based outcomes.