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Insider Threat Counter Operations Engineer - Security Team

Coupang
Mountain View, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Sept 2025
💰 $309,000/yr($142,000/yr$309,000/yr)

About the role

 

 

Company Introduction  

We exist to wow our customers. We know we’re doing the right thing when we hear our customers say, “How did we ever live without Coupang?” Born out of an obsession to make shopping, eating, and living easier than ever, we’re collectively disrupting the multi-billion-dollar e-commerce industry from the ground up. We are one of the fastest-growing e-commerce companies that established an unparalleled reputation for being a dominant and reliable force in South Korean commerce.  

We are proud to have the best of both worlds — a startup culture with the resources of a large global public company. This fuels us to continue our growth and launch new services at the speed we have been since our inception. We are all entrepreneurs surrounded by opportunities to drive new initiatives and innovations. At our core, we are bold and ambitious people that like to get our hands dirty and make a hands-on impact. At Coupang, you will see yourself, your colleagues, your team, and the company grow every day.  

Our mission to build the future of commerce is real. We push the boundaries of what’s possible to solve problems and break traditional tradeoffs. Join Coupang now to create an epic experience in this always-on, high-tech, and hyper-connected world. 

  

Role Overview 

Coupang’s Proactive Security Team has a mission to keep Coupang secure by performing proactive activities that will prevent or mitigate potential security risks due to Threat Actors.

We are looking for technical team member for a new function “Insider Threat Counter Operation” (ITCO) in our Seattle or Mountain View offices. That team will simulate insider threat scenarios focused on testing the effectiveness of our data governance controls, classification, and response capabilities. The successful candidate will be someone deeply technical, passionate and able to deliver successful threat actor simulation campaigns.

    

What You Will Do  

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

  • Perform insider threat simulation campaigns, including sensitive data identification and gathering, data exfiltration, policy circumvention and privilege abuse.
  • Conduct operations against DLP, DSPM, legal hold and other technical controls
  • Improve and develop customized tools to perform those activities.

 

Basic Qualifications  

  • 5+ years of technical work experience in forensics, insider threat program, offensive operations or penetration testing.
  • Capable of simulating an “insider threat” mindset.
  • Knowledge about and experience with security and insider threat trends, breaches and defense techniques.
  • In-depth understanding of insider threat behavior and data governance.
  • Fluent in English and native Korean proficiency

  

Preferred Qualifications  

  • Work experience in the e-commerce sector would be valuable.
  • Familiarity with Korean laws and regulation
  • Experience using computer forensic hardware and software
  • Development skills with the ability to create automation or expand tools and tradecraft.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical Degree

  

Pay & Benefits 

Our compensation reflects the cost of living across several US geographic markets. At Coupang, your base pay is one part of your total compensation.    

The base pay for this position ranges from $142,000/year in our lowest geographic market to $309,000 /year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.   

General Description of All Benefits (Drafter: Please check with your team if any change on the benefit description) 

  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life, AD&D insurance   
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)  
  • Long-term/Short-term Disability   
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) program   
  • 401K Pl

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