Senior Insider Threat Investigator, Insider Risk

CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Built for pioneers by pioneers, CoreWeave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, CoreWeave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability. Founded in 2017, CoreWeave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Learn more at www.coreweave.com . What You’ll Do CoreWeave operates at the forefront of artificial intelligence, supporting some of the world’s most demanding computing environments. Protecting our people, intellectual property, infrastructure, and reputation requires more than sophisticated security technology. It requires exceptional investigative capabilities. As a Senior Insider Threat Investigator, you will lead complex, sensitive investigations involving potential insider threats, intellectual property theft, unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, and other activities that could compromise CoreWeave’s operations or interests. You will apply professional investigative methodologies, counterintelligence principles, behavioral analysis, and sound judgment to identify, assess, investigate, and help mitigate insider risks. Unlike traditional cybersecurity engineering roles, this position emphasizes the human, behavioral, and investigative dimensions of insider threats. You will work alongside experienced security engineers, detection specialists, and digital forensic professionals, combining their technical capabilities with your investigative expertise to develop comprehensive, evidence-based assessments. This is an opportunity to help build a world-class enterprise Insider Risk Program at one of the fastest-growing companies in the AI industry. On this team, you will: Lead sensitive, complex insider threat investigations involving employees, contractors, and other individuals with authorized access to CoreWeave resources. Investigate suspected intellectual property theft, unauthorized disclosures, conflicts of interest, policy violations, and potential relationships with external threat actors. Apply investigative interviewing, intelligence analysis, behavioral assessment, and evidence-development techniques to establish facts, assess risk, and determine appropriate investigative next steps. In this role, you will be responsible for: Complex Investigations & Case Management Independently plan, conduct, and manage complex insider threat investigations from intake through resolution, including strategy development, witness interviews, and evidence evaluation. Maintain detailed case documentation and produce clear investigative reports and executive briefings detailing risk assessments and actionable mitigation recommendations. Counterintelligence & Behavioral Threat Assessment Apply counterintelligence and behavioral methodologies to identify, assess, and mitigate insider risks—including IP theft, espionage, unauthorized disclosure, and external threat actor collaboration. Conduct lawful OSINT research, background inquiries, and joint intelligence analysis to transform threat trends into actionable investigative leads and mitigation strategies. Investigative Operations & Evidence Management Collaborate with cross functional partners to identify, collect, preserve, and analyze electronic evidence while supporting litigation, regulatory inquiries, and law enforcement referrals. Synthesize digital evidence, witness statements, and records into comprehensive case assessments while adhering to strict privacy, legal, and confidentiality standards. Program Development & Cross-Functional Collaboration Develop standard operating procedures, workflows, and protocols for insider threat investigations. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify risk patterns, strengthen controls, and mature the Insider Risk Program. Investing in our people is one of our top priorities, and we value candidates who can bring their diversified experiences to our teams. Here are some qualities we’ve found compatible with our team. We'd love to talk about whether this aligns with your experience and interests and what you’re excited to work on next. Who You are Minimum Qualifications 8+ years of progressive professional investigative experience in federal law enforcement, counterintelligence, corporate investigations, military criminal investigations, or intelligence operations. Demonstrated experience independently leading complex, sensitive investigations involving insider threats, intellectual property theft, espionage, or other serious security concerns. Advanced proficiency in investigative planning, interviewing, evidence evaluation, investigative documentation, case management, and producing defensible findings. Proven ability to assess potential insider threats using behavioral indicators, contextual information, and investigative intelligence. Experience collaborating cross-functionally with legal, HR, security personnel, and executive leadership during sensitive investigations. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare detailed investigative reports and brief senior executives. Sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive information, managing competing priorities, and operating in ambiguous or high-pressure situations alongside technical specialists. Preferred Qualifications Prior service as a federal criminal investigator (1811), federal counterintelligence agent, military criminal investigator, or equivalent investigative professional. Demonstrated track record of investigating insider threats, economic espionage, intellectual property theft, trade secret misappropriation, or threats involving foreign intelligence services. Experience transitioning investigative methodologies from government or law enforcement environments into private-sector corporate security programs, particularly within cloud computing, AI, critical infrastructure, or sensitive R&D. Familiarity with digital forensic evidence, technical investigative tools (DLP, SIEM, UEBA, endpoint security), international investigative considerations, employee privacy requirements, and cross-border investigations. Professional certifications/specialized training in criminal investigations, counterintelligence, intelligence analysis, or behavioral threat assessment, paired with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience. Please note that this role is not a typical 9-5 job. There will be instances where your skills are needed outside of business hours. Why CoreWeave? At CoreWeave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast! We’re in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. We’re not afraid of a little chaos, and we’re constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together, which is represented through our core values: Be Curious at Your Core Act Like an Owner Empower Employees Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences Achieve More Together We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and enables the development of innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for takeoff, the organization's growth opportunities are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry, who will want to learn from you, too. Come join us! The base salary range for this role is $182,000 to $242,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining compensation. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility). What We Offer The range we’ve posted represents the typical compensation range for this role. To determine actual compensation, we review the market rate for each candidate which can include a variety of factors. These include qualifications, experience, interview performance, and location. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs. The benefits below reflect our US-based offerings for full-time employees; for roles in other locations, benefits vary and are shared during the hiring process. These include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave Company-paid Life Insurance Voluntary supplemental life insurance Short and long-term disability insurance Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Tuition Reimbursement Ability to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health Family-Forming support provided by Carrot Paid Parental Leave Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside 401(k) with a generous employer match Flexible PTO Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations A casual work environment A work culture focused on innovative disruption California Applicants California Consumer Privacy Act Equal Opportunity & Accommodations CoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. As part of this commitment and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) , CoreWeave will ensure that qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: careers@coreweave.com . Export Control Compliance This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. CoreWeave may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.