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CrowdStrike · 3 days ago

Insider Risk Analyst, Personnel Security (Remote)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

$70K/yr - $110K/yr

2+ years exp

CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity dedicated to stopping breaches with their advanced AI-native platform. They are seeking an Insider Risk Analyst to develop advanced vetting protocols and collaborate with Talent Acquisition to protect against insider risks. The role involves conducting background checks, analyzing security risks, and refining screening processes.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud Data ServicesCloud SecurityCyber SecurityNetwork Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Review completed background checks on elevated risk candidates verifying education, employment history, criminal records, and credit history, ensuring alignment with company policies and legal standards

Prepare detailed reports on these candidates and make recommendations for further action, escalating elevated-risk cases to the appropriate teams

Evaluate and interpret the results of background checks to identify discrepancies, red flags, or inconsistencies using both open and closed sources

Analyze candidate profiles for potential security risks, including involvement with state-sponsored actors, eCrime actors, or past associations that may pose a threat to CrowdStrike

Identify signs of fraud, deception, or espionage by evaluating candidate behavior, documents, and interviews

Coordinate with internal security teams and third-party agencies to conduct enhanced vetting of high-risk candidates

Develop and refine CrowdStrike's candidate and employee screening security protocols to align with emerging threats, especially related to state actors or foreign interference in close collaboration with stakeholders

Mature processes with an eye towards automation, scalability, and efficiency

Stay up to date with industry trends and geopolitical events that could impact CrowdStrike’s hiring security

Ensure that all screening and investigation processes comply with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, FCRA, CCPA)

Analyze and brief identified risks and vulnerabilities to a variety of audiences

Perform detailed and comprehensive investigations and summarize findings

Develop and deploy mitigation strategies such as briefings, eLearnings, security awareness materials, newsletters, case studies, and other communications

Support general Insider Risk and Global Security operations such as high-priority initiatives and incident response efforts

Qualification

Risk assessmentBackground screeningOpen-source intelligence (OSINT)Intelligence analysisSecurity best practicesProject managementAnalytical skillsEthical groundingDiscretionAdvanced degreeCertificationsCommunication skillsProblem solvingAttention to detailTeam collaborationFlexibility

Required

2-5 years of experience in background investigations, intelligence analysis, risk assessment, security, or compliance, preferably in a high-security or government-adjacent industry

Exceptional written and oral communication skills, to include conducting interviews and writing reports

Knowledge of and experience with insider threat/risk and candidate security best practices

Proficiency in open-source intelligence (OSINT) and threat intelligence tools

Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills with the ability to communicate concepts to all audience, including executive-level presentation skills

Demonstrated ability to manage projects and establish rapport while building relationships with team members across all levels of an organization

Proven ability to work independently as well in groups with motivation, efficiency, and flexibility as well as willingness to work occasional nights and weekends

Strong attention to detail, with a firm ethical grounding and discretion when handling sensitive information

US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance due to access requirements

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Studies, Intelligence, Human Resources, or a related field