Insider Threat Investigator (Cybersecurity)

Location: Chicago, Illinois; hybrid with in-person work at an assigned hirify.global office at least two days per week

Salary: $90,000–$150,000 annually

Company

hirify.global operates a global insider threat program within its Cyber Defense organization to protect data, intellectual property, and information systems.

What you will do

• Lead complex insider threat investigations from intake through closure.
• Analyze technical, behavioral, and business context to identify risks, root causes, and organizational impact.
• Conduct interviews with witnesses, managers, and investigation subjects.
• Collect, preserve, correlate, and analyze evidence from endpoint, network, cloud, identity, and collaboration platforms.
• Prepare executive-ready investigative reports and recommendations.
• Partner with Human Resources, Employee Relations, Legal, Compliance, Cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to mitigate risks and improve program controls.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant investigative experience, with a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and certifications.
• Experience leading sensitive investigations and applying investigative methodologies and evidence-handling practices.
• Experience with Data Loss Prevention technologies and workflows.
• Experience collaborating with HR, Legal, Employee Relations, and Compliance.
• Experience with Microsoft Purview eDiscovery and Insider Risk Management.
• Knowledge of EDR, CASB, and SIEM cybersecurity capabilities.

Nice to have

• Corporate insider threat program experience.
• Investigation experience in a large global enterprise.
• Experience developing playbooks, metrics, and maturity initiatives.
• Experience with Securonix, Exabeam, Teramind, or Proofpoint ITM.
• CFE, GCFA, CISSP, or similar certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, with HSA and FSA options.
• Company-paid life and disability coverage, with additional insurance options.
• Paid parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility planning coverage, and caregiver support.
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition reimbursement, and career coaching.
• Paid holidays, paid time off, commuter benefits, volunteer time off, and wellness support.
• Hybrid work environment with an emphasis on professional development, flexibility, and inclusion.