Senior Insider Threat Analyst

About the role

In this role, you will join the Insider Threat team within Coinbase's Security Operations, focusing on protecting digital assets and customer trust. You will manage complex investigations, from initial triage to delivering findings to leadership, while collaborating with various departments to improve security processes.

The position requires a proactive approach to identifying and addressing insider threats, utilizing a range of technologies. Success in this role means effectively communicating complex findings to senior stakeholders and mentoring junior team members, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement in security practices.

The annual base salary for this role ranges from $167,280 to $196,800, depending on location.

Skills that matter here

• insider threat: This role involves leading investigations related to insider threats, ensuring the protection of sensitive information.
• security investigations: You will conduct detailed security investigations to identify and mitigate risks.
• counterintelligence: Counterintelligence skills will be applied to protect against internal threats.
• fraud detection: Fraud detection techniques will help in identifying malicious activities within the organization.
• SIEM: You will utilize SIEM technologies to prioritize and analyze alerts related to insider threats.
• log analysis: Log analysis will be critical in correlating signals and identifying patterns that inform mitigation strategies.

Who this role suits

• You have a strong investigative background with experience in handling sensitive employee matters.
• You thrive in high-pressure environments and are motivated by complex problem-solving.
• You possess excellent communication skills, capable of translating technical findings into clear narratives.
• You are proactive in identifying gaps and driving improvements in security processes.

From the employer

• Own complex insider threat investigations end to end, from triage and evidence collection through employee interviews and stakeholder coordination, delivering clear findings, risk assessments, and actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Lead detection and analysis efforts by prioritizing alert reviews across insider threat technologies (SIEM, UBA, DLP, endpoint detection), correlating signals, and identifying patterns that inform broader mitigation strategies.
• Partner cross-functionally with Security, Legal, HR, and business teams to design, implement, and refine processes that systematically reduce insider risk and close recurring control gaps at scale.
• Shape the team's investigative and analytical capabilities by refining alerting logic, developing scalable detection improvements, and mentoring junior analysts on tradecraft, evidence handling, and stakeholder communication.
• Strengthen reporting and stakeholder communication by composing decision-ready briefs and assessments for senior leadership, translating complex investigative findings into concise narratives with clear risk context and recommended next steps.

• 5+ years of experience in insider threat, security investigations, counterintelligence, fraud detection, or a closely related discipline, with deep hands-on expertise in insider threat technologies (SIEM, UBA, DLP, endpoint detection) and log analysis.
• Track record of independently leading complex, sensitive investigations involving employee matters, including evidence collection, interviewing techniques, and coordination across Legal, HR, and business stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to identify systemic control gaps and drive scaled improvements to insider threat detection and response processes, including refining alerting logic and recommending automation opportunities.
• Proven experience composing investigative briefs, risk assessments, and analytical products consumed by senior leadership, with the ability to translate complex technical and behavioral findings into concise, decision-ready narratives.
• Working knowledge of the legal, regulatory, and ethical frameworks governing insider threat programs, with experience applying sound judgment when handling highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

• Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
• Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): $167,280—$196,800 USD.