Principal Associate

Center 3 (19075), United States of America, McLean, Virginia

Principal Associate, Insider Threat and Technical Investigations

Capital One is looking for an Insider Threat Investigator to join the Cyber Insider Threat team. 

The Insider Threat Investigator role is responsible for the detection and investigation of anomalous user activities and indicators of potential insider threats. This position will be part of the Cyber Insider Threat and Technical Investigations program, responsible for utilizing a wide variety of security tools across multiple environments. 

You will perform analysis, investigation, monitoring, and management of user and endpoint based insider threats. These tasks include but are not limited to: creating and maintaining investigation and incident tracking information; planning, coordinating and performing user behavior-based investigations; drafting and presenting detailed investigative reports and summaries; investigation analysis tasks including preservation and examination of all available information, and supporting evidence or artifacts collection related to incident or event. 

Responsibilities:

• Track and document investigations from initial detection through final resolution including documenting requests and activities in a case management system

• Effectively and professionally secure handling and collection of digital evidence

• Exercise sound technical, interpersonal, and organizational judgment while evaluating and solving complex problems

• Conduct highly technical investigations utilizing data from detection tools, including UEBA, SIEM, and others

• Exercise discretion and professionalism when conducting user-based investigations and inquiries

• Identify and enhance processes where automation has the potential to improve efficiency

• Create, prepare, and defend technical escalation reports for presenting findings to leadership, corporate investigations, and legal partners

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification

• At least 3 years of experience in the cybersecurity, investigative analysis, or intelligence field

• At least 2 years of experience leading or conducting non-technical and technical investigations utilizing insider threat tools (UEBA, SIEM)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 3+ years of experience leading or conducting non-technical and technical investigations utilizing insider threat tools (UEBA, SIEM)

• Knowledge of Insider Threat or Data Loss Prevention programs, incident management, or investigative programs

• Ability to identify anomalous activities and associated risks

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization).

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at theCapital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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