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American Oversight

Investigator

Washington, DC · Remote

The Investigator will use public records and open-source intelligence to pursue rigorous, high-impact investigations into government corruption, abuses of power, and the erosion of democratic norms ...

10a Labs

Junior Cyber Investigator

Washington, DC · Remote

$80K - $105K/yr

Query internal data sources using SQL and Python and cross-reference open-source information (OSINT ... Fully remote, U.S.-based * Health Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

10a Labs

Senior Cyber Investigator

Washington, DC · Remote

$114K - $140K/yr

Query internal data sources using SQL and Python and cross-reference open-source information (OSINT ... Fully remote, U.S.-based * Health Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

10a Labs

Principal Cyber Investigator

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$150K - $180K/yr

Query internal data sources via DQL and programmatically, and cross-reference open-source ... Fully remote, U.S.-based * Health Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

All Source Analyst

Reston, VA · On-site +1

$62K - $141K/yr

Remote Work: No Job Number: R0243840 Location: Reston,VA,US Share job via: Share All Source Analyst ... Your work spans everything from analyzing INTs, open-source information, and law enforcement data ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

All-Source Analyst

Reston, VA · On-site +1

$62K - $141K/yr

Remote Work: No Job Number: R0243842 Location: Reston,VA,US Share job via: Share All-Source Analyst ... Your work spans everything from analyzing INTs, open-source information, and law enforcement data ...

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What is the difference between Remote Open Source Investigator vs Remote Cybersecurity Analyst?

AspectRemote Open Source InvestigatorRemote Cybersecurity Analyst
Required CredentialsCertifications in OSINT tools, investigative techniquesCertifications in cybersecurity, network security
Work EnvironmentPrimarily remote, research-focusedRemote or on-site, security monitoring
Employer & IndustryPrivate investigation firms, intelligence agenciesTech companies, government agencies
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding investigative roles in open source researchUnderstanding cybersecurity roles in threat detection

The Remote Open Source Investigator focuses on gathering information from publicly available sources to support investigations, while a Remote Cybersecurity Analyst monitors and protects digital assets from cyber threats. Both roles require technical skills and often work remotely, but they serve different purposes within security and research fields.

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Security Engineer, Investigator - GenAI

Meta

Washington, DC • Remote

$122K/yr

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago

Meta rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

138th of 247 rated software companies

Job description

The Integrity, Investigations, Intelligence and Events (i3E) teams at Meta are dedicated to protecting the users of our family of applications (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Oculus) from a multitude of threats including: criminal organizations, human trafficking and exploitation, and scams/fraud. We are seeking security engineers to investigate sophisticated threat actors, advance investigative methods, automate and mature team processes through tooling, and use innovative approaches to protecting people from offline harm. You will have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging, complicated, and high-visibility risks the company is facing.You will identify opportunities to advance investigative methods and team processes, drive projects to completion, and deliver measurable outcomes. You will extract, assimilate, and correlate a wide variety of data in order to surface and disrupt threat actors across multiple spaces.
Security Engineer, Investigator - GenAI Responsibilities:
  • Proactively hunt for threats and undetected abuse by leveraging internal data, open-source intelligence, and third party private intelligence
  • Investigate complex cases to understand how abuse is occurring and implement enforcement strategies to mitigate and/or detect harm, particularly on Meta’s GenAI products
  • Identify areas to automate investigative tooling and tradecraft
  • Analyze and interpret large datasets to advance investigations, quantify trends or support findings
  • Implement effective strategies to prevent and disrupt abuse at scale
  • Address sensitive content issues, including but not limited to graphic images, videos and writings, offensive or derogatory language, and other objectionable material
  • This role involves exposure to graphic and/or objectionable content including but not limited to graphic images, videos and writings, offensive or derogatory language, and other potential objectionable material, i.e. child exploitation, graphic violence, self-injury, animal abuse, and other content which may be considered offensive or disturbing

Minimum Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of experience in cyber security, private sector security investigations, intelligence, or a related government role
  • Experience working with Python, PHP or similar scripting languages
  • Proven experience conducting large scale data analysis and utilizing big data tools such as Maltego, Palantir, Tableau, etc
  • Track record of effective communication and presenting technical findings
  • Experience prioritizing and executing with minimal direction or oversight
  • Experience to work within a fast-paced environment where priorities shift and change
  • A combination of investigative skills and engineering skills
  • Experience working with a team spanning multiple locations/time zones
  • BS/MS or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, Intelligence Studies, Cybersecurity, or related field

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
  • Experience in GenAI abuse investigations and demonstrated current understanding of the AI threat landscape
  • Experience with open source investigation techniques and familiarity with a variety of internet research tools
  • Subject matter expertise with either criminal organizations, child safety, human exploitation, fraud/scams, information operations, malware, or account-based threats
  • Familiarity with sophisticated cyber threats
  • Experience in deploying AI-driven solutions for detection, enforcement, and investigation
  • Experience working or managing projects that have enterprise-wide impact and/or multi-organization cross functional stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)

About Meta:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$122,000/year to $181,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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