Insider Threat Investigator

Navy Federal Credit Union

. Investigate insider threat indicators, including unauthorized access or disclosure, suspicious contacts, data misuse, data exfiltration, foreign influence, cyber activity, fraud, and compromise of sensitive information .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeVienna • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,500 - $141,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced investigative skills in insider threat detection, cyber forensics, and fraud analysis, with a strong ability to collaborate across departments and maintain compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Insider Threat InvestigationDigital ForensicsCybersecurity ControlsEvidence HandlingFraud Detection

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Hard Skills

Investigative MethodsStructured InterviewingRisk AssessmentData AnalysisChain-of-Custody RequirementsBehavioral AnalysisTechnical Information InterpretationFraud InvestigationCase ManagementDocumentation Standards

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsDecision-Making SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Data Loss PreventionUser and Entity Behavior AnalyticsSecurity Information and Event ManagementIdentity and Access ManagementPrivileged Access MonitoringEnCaseFTKX-WaysSplunk

Industry Keywords

CounterintelligenceCyber ActivityFraudNIST Cybersecurity FrameworkISO 27001Executive Order 13587Intelligence Community DirectivesFederal Insider Threat Program

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecuritySplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Investigate insider threat indicators, including unauthorized access or disclosure, suspicious contacts, data misuse, data exfiltration, foreign influence, cyber activity, fraud, and compromise of sensitive information
Develop and execute investigative plans for complex insider threat, counterintelligence, cyber-enabled, and fraud-related matters
Conduct structured interviews, collect and analyze evidence, and maintain complete and accurate investigative documentation
Coordinate with Information Security and digital forensic teams to evaluate technical evidence, security alerts, system activity, and other relevant data
Analyze behavioral, technical, financial, and contextual information to assess likelihood, severity, and potential impact
Perform case triage and risk assessments, prioritizing investigations based on threat severity, business impact, member risk, and regulatory exposure
Preserve evidence and maintain chain-of-custody requirements
Collaborate with Human Resources, Legal, Compliance, Information Security, Fraud, Physical Security, Technology, and business units on response plans, corrective actions, and control enhancements
Leverage insider threat detection and investigative technologies
Participate in root cause analysis and recommend preventive measures for vulnerabilities and control gaps
Prepare investigative reports, findings, risk assessments, and executive briefings
Identify insider threat trends and emerging risks through case analysis, intelligence reporting, metrics, and monitoring
Support insider threat governance, policies, procedures, awareness programs, and targeted training
Coordinate with federal agencies, law enforcement, and industry partners to share threat information and identify leading practices
Investigate fraud-related activity using fraud detection, transactional analysis, and loss prevention practices
Maintain knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, cybersecurity standards, privacy requirements, and Navy Federal policies
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Intelligence, Security Studies, Business Administration, or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Significant experience conducting insider threat, counterintelligence, cyber, digital forensic, fraud, or other complex investigations within a corporate, financial services, law enforcement, military, intelligence, or government environment
Advanced knowledge of investigative methods, structured interviewing, evidence handling, documentation standards, and chain-of-custody requirements
Advanced skill analyzing behavioral, technical, access, financial, and contextual information to identify risk patterns and develop supportable conclusions
Working knowledge of insider threat principles, counterintelligence risks, cybersecurity controls, unauthorized disclosure prevention, foreign influence indicators, and data protection practices
Experience collaborating with Information Security, Human Resources, Legal, Compliance, Fraud, Technology, Physical Security, and operational business units on sensitive investigations
Experience interpreting technical information from insider threat and cybersecurity tools, such as data loss prevention, user and entity behavior analytics, security information and event management, identity and access management, and privileged access monitoring systems
Advanced research, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Advanced verbal and written communication skills
Advanced organizational, planning, and time-management skills
Advanced interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and discretion
Advanced proficiency with case management, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and related productivity tools
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Desired: Experience supporting federal counterintelligence, insider threat, cyber, intelligence community, military, or law enforcement programs
Desired: Experience supporting counterintelligence investigative or operational authorities as a current, former, or retired credentialed federal agent
Desired: Experience conducting digital forensic analysis or working with EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, or Splunk
Desired: Knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, Executive Order 13587, applicable Intelligence Community directives, and federal insider threat program requirements
Desired: Experience conducting fraud investigations within a financial institution

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive pay
Generous benefits and perks
Details regarding compensation and benefits available on the Navy Federal Benefits page