Insider Risk Analyst, Senior

Requisition ID # 172824 

Job Category: Information Technology 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Information Technology

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Concord

Department Overview

Technology & Security is a unified organization comprised of various departments which collaborate effectively in order to deliver high quality technology solutions and protection the enterprise.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Insider Risk Analyst to lead the detection, assessment, and mitigation of insider risk across the enterprise. In this role, you will help safeguard the company’s people, assets, operations, intellectual property, and sensitive data from malicious or negligent insider actions or from risks arising from compromised accounts or external influence. This role is responsible for analyzing insider risk indicators, conducting assessments, and supporting mitigation strategies across technical and non-technical risk domains.

This position combines technical analysis, behavioral analytics, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams including Human Resources, Legal, Ethics & Compliance, Physical Security, Cybersecurity, IT, Privacy, and Internal Audit. The ideal candidate can interpret technical indicators in context, applying sound judgment, behavioral insight, and empathy when assessing sensitive matters.

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and Concord, CA, 2 - 3 days on average per week, or more based on business needs or company requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Detect anomalous indicators through SIEM, UEBA, DLP, EDR, identity/access logs, SaaS audit logs, and endpoint telemetry.
• Investigate anomalies and complex activities by correlating technical logs with non-technical (HR indicators, travel, open-source information, access logs, business information) contextual information.
• Use scripting (Python/PowerShell), data analysis toolkits, and approved GenAI agents to identify anomalies, trends, and synthesize findings.
• Produce written reports and verbal summaries of findings, analysis, and recommendations tailored for cross-functional stakeholders and management audiences.
• Review and apply threat intelligence from commercial, government, and industry sources to refine threat indicators and enhance detection and assessment methodologies.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts across stakeholder groups and business functional areas.
• Support investigative and incident response activities including initial containment, mitigation strategies, investigative support, requests for information, etc.
• Prioritize multiple-case workloads demonstrating an ability to independently triage work based on observable indicators and business priorities.
• Apply judgement and discretion in sensitive matters using the totality of information available to make informed recommendations.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• High School or GED-General Educational Development-GED Diploma
• 6 years of analytical or investigative experience in intelligence/counterintelligence, law enforcement, security, insider threat, or other related experience
• Experience in IT-Information Technology security or investigative technologies, multi-platform, or related
• Must be able to qualify for NERC CIP clearance

Desired:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
• Relevant professional training or credentials such IT Security, Physical Security, Insider Risk, or Fraud certifications
• Intelligence/counterintelligence, law enforcement, or utility security experience

Compensation

PG&E is providing the full salary/pay range for this position.  The actual amount paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity,specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location.  The range to reasonably expect will be between the minimum and midpoint listed below.  The final decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to the factors above. This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs. 

Bay Area Min: $122,000.00

Bay Area Mid: $158,000.00

Bay Area Max: $194,000.00