Threat Investigations Analyst

@ Google

About the Role

The Threat Investigations Analyst at YouTube Trust & Safety is responsible for conducting technical and behavioral investigations to counter abuse and threat activities. The role involves analyzing sophisticated abuse technique, writing analytic products, and engaging with cross-functional teams such as legal, product and engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate behavioral abuse and threat actors on YouTube.
• Participate in high velocity analytic workflow under tight deadlines.
• Prepare written analytic products and presentations for senior leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scale workflows and enhance detection mechanisms.
• Utilize data analytics to improve detection accuracy and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with 4 years of experience in data analytics, Trust and Safety, policy, cyber-security or similar field; experience with cyber investigation techniques.

Preferred qualifications: Experience in Behavioral Abuse/Influence Operations investigations, analytic writing skills, and capability to manage ambiguity in a fast-paced industry.

About YouTube Trust & Safety

YouTube’s Trust & Safety team works to secure the platform while preserving free speech. This role is part of a proactive team working at the frontlines of internet safety and policy enforcement.

Key skills/competency

• Data Analytics
• Cybersecurity
• Investigations
• Threat Research
• Analytic Writing
• Behavioral Analysis
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Policy Enforcement
• Risk Assessment
• Strategic Analysis