
Threat Intelligence Investigator – Global Security & Executive Protection
Cisco
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: California • Maryland • United States
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Salary
💰 $158,100 - $200,400 per year
About the role
- 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
- Conduct and document hands-on technical research on potential digital threats
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
- 8-10 years of experience 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
- Firm understanding of Cisco products and technologies, to include expert-level proficiency in Splunk and specific experience with Code42 and/or Microsoft Defender
- 2+ years of experience in Counterintelligence (CI) or within a US Federal Government organization
- Understanding of C/C++, Python, Verilog, and other source code languages
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
- paid parental leave
- short and long-term disability coverage
- basic life insurance
- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year
- 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
- paid year-end holiday shutdown
- 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
- 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
- flexible vacation time off program
- 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
- up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
- additional paid time away for critical or emergency issues for family members
- optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
- annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
threat researchthreat huntinginvestigative reportingdata triageforensic analysisC/C++PythonVerilog
Soft Skills
strong written communicationstrong verbal communication