Security Investigations Analyst

Work setup: We operate in a hybrid work environment, and we encourage applicants who are open to working in the office two days a week to apply.

Work schedule: 15:00 to 23:00 Manila time.

Employment type: Permanent

Location: Makati City, Metro Manila

Pay range: We value transparency and want to ensure a good fit for both parties. We encourage applicants who are comfortable within the salary range of  Php 56,000 to 77,000 to apply.

Discover a world of endless possibilities with Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a distinguished global academic publisher and assessment organisation proudly affiliated with the prestigious University of Cambridge.

We are seeking a Security Investigations Analyst to join our Physical Security, Intelligence & Investigations team, working UK-aligned hours. In this role, you will support and conduct investigations into security incidents, gather evidence, conduct trend analysis to identify emerging threats,,and produce clear, objective reports that inform mitigation efforts. You will play a key role in identifying, assessing, and resolving security concerns to protect our people, assets, and information.

Why Cambridge?

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is a world-renowned not-for-profit academic publisher and assessment organisation, proudly part of the prestigious University of Cambridge. With a legacy rooted in over 800 years of educational excellence, we are dedicated to unlocking the potential of learners and educators across the globe.

Joining Cambridge's second largest global office in the Philippines —operating for over 22 years with 1,300+ colleagues— means becoming a part of an extraordinary institution renowned worldwide. We are recognised as a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years, reflecting our inclusive culture, strong sense of purpose, and commitment to the professional growth and well-being of our people. At Cambridge, we don't just publish books or deliver tests—we empower progress, inspire curiosity, and champion the pursuit of knowledge.

What can you get from Cambridge?

At Cambridge, you'll become a part of a vibrant and forward-thinking community that transcends tradition, fostering a culture of continuous growth and personal development. Here, we provide the right environment for you to thrive, supporting your professional journey and empowering you to reach your highest potential, that is why our pay philosophy is intricately tied to your skills and competencies, ensuring that your compensation aligns with the unique value you bring to the role you are applying for.

The organization offers a wide range of benefits and opportunities including:

• Regular Employment on Day 1
• HMO Coverage and Life Insurance on Day 1
• Paid Annual Leaves (Vacation, Well-being, Flexible, Holiday, and Volunteering leaves)
• Vesting/Retirement package
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Access to well-being programs
• Flexible schedule, hybrid work arrangement and work-life balance
• Opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from diverse branches that will expand your horizons and enrich your understanding of different cultures

What will you do as a Security Investigations Analyst?

As a Security Investigations Analyst, you will contribute to the early identification, assessment and resolution of security concerns, helping to safeguard our people, assets and information.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Receiving, assessing, and prioritising reports of potential security incidents or threats, ensuring timely and appropriate escalation or resolution.
• Conducting investigations in line with policies and ethical standards, gathering and analysing evidence from multiple sources.
• Monitoring deep, and dark and surface web for emerging threats and communicating relevant intelligence to stakeholders.
• Producing clear, accurate reports and maintaining detailed case records to support compliance and continuous improvement.
• Conducting in-depth data and trend analysis of our incident records to identify emerging threats or patterns, or threat actor methodology, and contribute to the development of preventative security measures and intelligence outputs
• Collaborating across teams and contributing to data and trend analysis, awareness efforts, and compliance with ISO 27001 and GDPR.

Please review the attached job description for further details on the role.

What makes you the ideal candidate for this role?

You'll thrive in this role if you bring:

• 2+ years of experience in incident response, threat intelligence, or investigations, with a solid grasp of investigative lifecycles, evidence handling, and documentation standards.
• Familiarity with legal, regulatory and ethical considerations in conducting investigations
• Skilled in data analysis and pattern recognition to identify emerging threats or recurring issues; experienced with dashboards and reporting tools such as Power BI.
• Foundational understanding of security risks, threat actor behaviours, and regulatory frameworks relevant to internal investigations and global operations.
• Familiar with open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques and case management systems for tracking and reporting investigations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong report-writing ability, attention to detail, and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.

If you are passionate about conducting effective and timely investigations and making an impact at scale, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and safeguard our organisation from a range of threats.

Applications receivedthrough the systemwill be reviewed on a rolling basis and may close the vacancy once sufficient applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested, tailor-fit your CV (advantageous if you submit one with a Cover Letter) and submit as early as possible.