LinkedIn · 3 months ago
Senior Cyber Threat Investigator - Cyber Threat Tracking
Omaha, NE
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$133K/yr - $216K/yr
3+ years expLinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. The Senior Cyber Threat Investigator will lead efforts to identify, monitor, and analyze coordinated threats targeting the platform and users, ensuring user safety and platform integrity.
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Responsibilities
Lead our efforts tracking coordinated fraud groups on the Scaled Investigations team, focusing on threats impacting user trust, platform safety, and community integrity
Monitor, detect, and analyze coordinated threat groups in the fraud, scams and scaled abuse spaces, to include persistent and adversarial groups
Manage coordinated threat tracking database, ensuring comprehensive cataloging of emergent and persistent threat campaigns and integration of insights into Trust product controls
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product management, incident management, data science, legal, and security operations to ensure shared understanding and guide product strategy
Develop and refine threat tracking methodologies and tools tailored to the social media landscape, incorporating data from internal signals, external intelligence feeds, and open-source investigations
Produce timely and actionable threat intelligence reports and briefings to inform Trust leadership and drive strategic decision-making
Mentor and guide investigators, fostering a culture of deep investigative rigor and continuous learning
Integrate threat intelligence with platform signals to enhance detection capabilities and proactively prevent abuse or harm
Stay current on threat actor tactics, techniques, and emerging trends relevant to social media manipulation and abuse
Support incident response efforts by providing expert context on threat actors and their behaviors affecting user trust and safety
Ensure that tracking and investigation activities align with privacy, legal, and ethical standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent technical experience
3+ years of experience in cyber threat intelligence, threat tracking, or investigations
Experience leading operations focused on threat tracking, investigations, or intelligence analysis
Experience with threat intelligence platforms, digital forensics, and investigative tools
Experience with synthesizing complex data sets into clear and actionable insights for diverse audiences
Experience with scripting or data analysis tools (Python, SQL, etc.) to support investigative workflows
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience in cyber threat intelligence, threat tracking, and investigations within a trust and safety, social media, or online platform
Background in trust and safety, digital investigations, or platform abuse prevention
Experience with social media ecosystems, account manipulation, user behavior analysis, and content moderation challenges
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment
Relevant certifications such as GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI), Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA), or related credentials are a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience briefing leadership and cross-functional teams
Strong understanding of cyber threat landscapes, with an emphasis on abuse tactics, coordinated inauthentic behavior, and digital manipulation on social media platforms
Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and cyber kill chain, and ability to adapt them to social media threats
Benefits
Generous health and wellness programs
Time away for employees of all levels
Annual performance bonus
Stock
Benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans
Company
LinkedIn is a professional networking site that allows users to create business connections, search for jobs, and find potential clients. It is a sub-organization of Microsoft.
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Funding
Current Stage
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$154.8MKey Investors
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2016-06-13Acquired
2016-02-15Private Equity
2014-04-01Series Unknown
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