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Senior Onchain Investigator
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What they do
A Cyber Crime Analyst or Investigator investigates a number of crimes, ranging from recovering file systems on computers that have been hacked or damaged to investigating crimes against children. Recovers data from computers that can be used in prosecuting crimes in court. Computer crime investigators must also write reports for and testify in court. Also may work for large corporations to test security systems that are currently in place. Investigators do this by trying various ways to hack into the corporation's computer networks. At corporations, computer crime investigators also maximize optimal computer system performance levels.
$120,124 / year median in Michigan
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Athttps:
//www.coinbase.com/careers. Security is a primary competency at Coinbase, and the Threat Intelligence team within Security Operations keeps a watchful eye over every aspect of it. As a Senior Onchain Investigator, you'll own end-to-end onchain investigations into the threat actors targeting Coinbase and the crypto ecosystem. You'll cluster illicit wallets, fuse OSINT with onchain evidence, and turn findings into detections, blocks, and decisions that protect customers and products. This role leads investigation methodology for the team, not just individual cases. What you'll do: Own complex onchain investigations into threat actor infrastructure, scam networks, exploits, and related abuse targeting Coinbase and Base Drive clustering and attribution of illicit actors using blockchain analytics, OSINT, and internal data, then operationalize results into Vertex Synapse and downstream controls Build OSINT and onchain analysis pipelines, queries, and dashboards that automate detections and scale investigative capacity across the team Lead post-incident reviews and root cause analyses to identify gaps and recommend enhancements to controls, detection, and overall security posture Partner with product, engineering, and risk teams to embed threat and abuse mitigation strategies into the product development lifecycle from ideation to launch Lead new investigative techniques, teach them across Security, and brief executives with clear risk, impact, and recommended actionsRequired Skills and Experience:
5+ years of investigations including 3+ years investigating onchain illicit activity, cryptocurrency abuse, or blockchain intelligence, with a track record of independently leading investigations from collection through stakeholder action Deep knowledge of blockchain ecosystems and protocols, including tracing across chains, bridges, mixers, and laundering patterns Proficient with Python or Go and SQL for data analysis, scripting, or tooling development in support of intelligence workflows and automation Track record of creating investigation methods, dashboards, or pipelines that other investigators adopt Proven ability to translate complex technical analysis into clear, actionable intelligence for both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive briefings Skilled in conducting open-source intelligence (OSINT) research across a wide range of topics Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.Position ID:
P77608 #LI-Remote Pay Transparency Notice:
- Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)). Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): $180,370-$212,200 USD
Application Limit:
- Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
- Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance