Principal Insider Threat Analyst

Salesforce

. Be Salesforce’s subject matter expert in insider threat .

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeCalifornia, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $197,300 - $313,700 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Be Salesforce’s subject matter expert in insider threat
Conduct investigations into the most complex and sensitive insider-threat matters across all of Salesforce
Own the investigation from initial signal through evidence preservation, timeline reconstruction, interview support, documentation, and handoff to partner teams
Architect proactive threat hunting operations for insiders and translate results into investigations and high fidelity detections
Evolve and maintain the model for a world-class insider threat analysis program
Identify tooling and coverage gaps, metrics, and where to invest next
Build and maintain the processes and playbooks the team uses
Contribute to risk assessments for crown jewel analysis, high-sensitivity roles, M&A activity
Drive cross-functional alignment through building and maintaining relationships with partners across Salesforce

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years experience in cybersecurity, incident response, intelligence, insider threat or counterintelligence
At least 5+ years leading and managing insider threat and/or counterintelligence investigations
Deep knowledge of procedures and indicators of malicious insider threat activity such as fraud, theft, sabotage, espionage, etc.
Ability to identify and build new capabilities or processes as the scaling needs arise
Demonstrated experience creating and employing effective strategies at scale
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Related technical degree required

Benefits

Comp & perks

time off programs
medical
dental
vision
mental health support
paid parental leave
life and disability insurance
401(k)
employee stock purchasing program

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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecurityincident responseinsider threat investigationscounterintelligencethreat huntingevidence preservationtimeline reconstructionrisk assessmentsmetrics developmentprocess architecture

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationrelationship buildingstrategic thinkingproblem solvingcross-functional alignmentdocumentationinvestigation supportcapability developmentteam collaboration

Certifications

related technical degree