Remote Corporate Security Specialist Jobs
Remote corporate security specialist jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors like financial services, technology, healthcare, and critical infrastructure, at remote-first firms and distributed enterprise teams ranging from coordinator-level positions to senior program leads. Employers hiring remotely right now include Whatnot, Pinterest, and Flexport. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Join the Future of Commerce with Whatnot!
Whatnot is the largest live shopping platform in North America and Europe to buy, sell, and discover the things you love. Whether it's trading cards, fashion, electronics, or live plants, our sellers are building real businesses across hundreds of categories. We're building live commerce at a scale that's never been done in the West, and there's no playbook to copy. The people here are shaping how an entirely new industry develops.
As a remote co-located team, we're inspired by our values and anchored in hubs across the US, UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany, and Australia. We move fast, stay close to our users, and focus on the work that drives the most impact.
We're one of the fastest growing marketplaces and were recently named the #1 Best Startup Employer in America by Forbes. Check out the latest Whatnot updates on our news and engineering blogs and join us as we enable anyone to turn their passion into a business and bring people together through commerce.
Role
The Corporate Security Investigations & Protective Intelligence Manager will identify and investigate threats to our people, offices, and community.
In this role, you will:
Build and run the Corporate Security investigations case management system, preferably using internal AI tools to ship quickly, and select and manage external investigative tools.
Conduct investigations in close partnership with Trust & Risk, People and Legal teams.
Serve as a member of the threat management team to determine when on-platform behavior, reports, or escalations signal a credible risk of in-person harm, and assist in threat assessment, mitigation, and response.
You’ll sit within Whatnot’s Corporate Security team and work closely with Trust & Risk, Legal, People, CyberSecurity, and IT. You’ll be hands-on in the cases and the tools while also operating as the program owner.
What You’ll Do
Protective Intelligence & Law Enforcement Outreach Management
Monitor open-source and platform signals for emerging threats, and deliver concise intelligence products to Corporate Security and business partners.
In partnership with Trust & Risk and other members of the Threat Management team, determine when on-platform issues (harassing or threatening messages, escalating disputes, concerning behavior toward hosts, sellers, or buyers) could translate into in-person incidents, and collaborate on threat assessment and recommended response.
Partner with Trust & Risk on escalation criteria and handoffs between platform enforcement and Corporate Security.
Provide protective intelligence and threat assessments to support company events, executive protection, and high-profile business activities.
Partner with Trust & Risk and Legal to map the landscape of law enforcement partners and playbooks for proactive law enforcement partnership.
Internal Investigations & Threat Management
In partnership with the People and Legal teams, conduct internal security investigations.
Support compliance with workplace violence prevention requirements, including SB 553 in California, in partnership with the Legal and People teams.
Maintain rigorous evidence handling, documentation, and confidentiality standards.
Establish processes for sharing investigative findings, threat assessments, and recommended security actions with appropriate internal stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality.
Case Management System (Build) & Investigative Tooling Management
Design, build, and manage Whatnot’s investigations and case management system, a purpose-built alternative to platforms like Ontic, using internal AI tools to develop.
Source, evaluate, and manage investigative and intelligence tools, such as Clear, TLO, or other public-records and OSINT platforms.
Own vendor onboarding, budgets, contracts, and renewals. In partnership with the Cybersecurity and Legal teams, set permissible-use, privacy, and access standards so tools are used lawfully and consistently.
Location & Travel
This role will be based in one of the Whatnot hubs - NYC, San Francisco, Los Angeles with a preference for candidates in New York City. The successful candidate must live within commuting distance of their hub location. Expected in-office cadence: ~2 days per week. This role will be expected to occasionally respond to urgent security incidents outside of normal work hours and will include periodic travel (~10%).
You
Curious about who thrives at Whatnot? We’ve found that embodying a low ego, growth mindset, and high-impact drive goes a long way here.
We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about keeping people safe while enabling the business to thrive. You bring both a deep skillset and empathy to your work, thrive in a fast-moving environment, and lead with calm, informed confidence.
What You’ll Bring:
7+ years of experience in corporate or government investigations and protective intelligence.
Proven experience managing end-to-end investigations, including workplace violence, insider risk, and external threats.
Experience building/vibe-coding purpose built tooling with AI (we use Claude most prominently at Whatnot).
Deep familiarity with the investigative and intelligence tool landscape (for example Clear, OSINT and social media monitoring platforms, and case management platforms like Ontic), and the ability to articulate which tools are most valuable for this body of work and why.
Sound judgment on when a concerning behavior warrants escalation, intervention, or law enforcement engagement.
Strong understanding of permissible use, privacy, and data-handling requirements.
Experience working with local and federal law enforcement agencies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong discretion, sound ethics, and the ability to handle sensitive, confidential matters.
Bonus Points
ASIS PCI (Professional Certified Investigator), ATAP Certified Threat Manager (CTM) or similar certification.
Experience with trust and safety, marketplace, social, gaming, or live/real-time product environments, and with online-to-offline threat escalation.
Experience supporting international investigations across multiple jurisdictions.
Experience with workplace violence prevention compliance requirements.
Benefits
Generous Holiday and Time off Policy
Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision
Work From Home Support
Home office setup allowance
Monthly allowance for cell phone and internet
Care benefits
Monthly allowance for wellness
Annual allowance towards Childcare
Lifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses
Retirement; 401k offering for Traditional and Roth accounts in the US (employer match up to 4% of base salary) and Pension plans internationally
Monthly allowance to dogfood the app
All Whatnauts are expected to develop a deep understanding of our product. We're passionate about building the best user experience, and all employees are expected to use Whatnot as both a buyer and a seller as part of their job (our dogfooding budget makes this fun and easy!).
Parental Leave
16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work *company leave allowances run concurrently with country leave requirements which take precedence.
Please note: Whatnot will only contact you through official @whatnot.com email addresses. If you see an email impersonating a Whatnot recruiter, please disregard and report it as spam.
EOE
Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by local law. We believe that our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented within our workforce.
Compensation Range: $157K - $205K
Join the Future of Commerce with Whatnot!
Whatnot is the largest live shopping platform in North America and Europe to buy, sell, and discover the things you love. Whether it's trading cards, fashion, electronics, or live plants, our sellers are building real businesses across hundreds of categories. We're building live commerce at a scale that's never been done in the West, and there's no playbook to copy. The people here are shaping how an entirely new industry develops.
As a remote co-located team, we're inspired by our values and anchored in hubs across the US, UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany, and Australia. We move fast, stay close to our users, and focus on the work that drives the most impact.
We're one of the fastest growing marketplaces and were recently named the #1 Best Startup Employer in America by Forbes. Check out the latest Whatnot updates on our news and engineering blogs and join us as we enable anyone to turn their passion into a business and bring people together through commerce.
Role
The Corporate Security Investigations & Protective Intelligence Manager will identify and investigate threats to our people, offices, and community.
In this role, you will:
Build and run the Corporate Security investigations case management system, preferably using internal AI tools to ship quickly, and select and manage external investigative tools.
Conduct investigations in close partnership with Trust & Risk, People and Legal teams.
Serve as a member of the threat management team to determine when on-platform behavior, reports, or escalations signal a credible risk of in-person harm, and assist in threat assessment, mitigation, and response.
You’ll sit within Whatnot’s Corporate Security team and work closely with Trust & Risk, Legal, People, CyberSecurity, and IT. You’ll be hands-on in the cases and the tools while also operating as the program owner.
What You’ll Do
Protective Intelligence & Law Enforcement Outreach Management
Monitor open-source and platform signals for emerging threats, and deliver concise intelligence products to Corporate Security and business partners.
In partnership with Trust & Risk and other members of the Threat Management team, determine when on-platform issues (harassing or threatening messages, escalating disputes, concerning behavior toward hosts, sellers, or buyers) could translate into in-person incidents, and collaborate on threat assessment and recommended response.
Partner with Trust & Risk on escalation criteria and handoffs between platform enforcement and Corporate Security.
Provide protective intelligence and threat assessments to support company events, executive protection, and high-profile business activities.
Partner with Trust & Risk and Legal to map the landscape of law enforcement partners and playbooks for proactive law enforcement partnership.
Internal Investigations & Threat Management
In partnership with the People and Legal teams, conduct internal security investigations.
Support compliance with workplace violence prevention requirements, including SB 553 in California, in partnership with the Legal and People teams.
Maintain rigorous evidence handling, documentation, and confidentiality standards.
Establish processes for sharing investigative findings, threat assessments, and recommended security actions with appropriate internal stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality.
Case Management System (Build) & Investigative Tooling Management
Design, build, and manage Whatnot’s investigations and case management system, a purpose-built alternative to platforms like Ontic, using internal AI tools to develop.
Source, evaluate, and manage investigative and intelligence tools, such as Clear, TLO, or other public-records and OSINT platforms.
Own vendor onboarding, budgets, contracts, and renewals. In partnership with the Cybersecurity and Legal teams, set permissible-use, privacy, and access standards so tools are used lawfully and consistently.
Location & Travel
This role will be based in one of the Whatnot hubs - NYC, San Francisco, Los Angeles with a preference for candidates in New York City. The successful candidate must live within commuting distance of their hub location. Expected in-office cadence: ~2 days per week. This role will be expected to occasionally respond to urgent security incidents outside of normal work hours and will include periodic travel (~10%).
You
Curious about who thrives at Whatnot? We’ve found that embodying a low ego, growth mindset, and high-impact drive goes a long way here.
We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about keeping people safe while enabling the business to thrive. You bring both a deep skillset and empathy to your work, thrive in a fast-moving environment, and lead with calm, informed confidence.
What You’ll Bring:
7+ years of experience in corporate or government investigations and protective intelligence.
Proven experience managing end-to-end investigations, including workplace violence, insider risk, and external threats.
Experience building/vibe-coding purpose built tooling with AI (we use Claude most prominently at Whatnot).
Deep familiarity with the investigative and intelligence tool landscape (for example Clear, OSINT and social media monitoring platforms, and case management platforms like Ontic), and the ability to articulate which tools are most valuable for this body of work and why.
Sound judgment on when a concerning behavior warrants escalation, intervention, or law enforcement engagement.
Strong understanding of permissible use, privacy, and data-handling requirements.
Experience working with local and federal law enforcement agencies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong discretion, sound ethics, and the ability to handle sensitive, confidential matters.
Bonus Points
ASIS PCI (Professional Certified Investigator), ATAP Certified Threat Manager (CTM) or similar certification.
Experience with trust and safety, marketplace, social, gaming, or live/real-time product environments, and with online-to-offline threat escalation.
Experience supporting international investigations across multiple jurisdictions.
Experience with workplace violence prevention compliance requirements.
Benefits
Generous Holiday and Time off Policy
Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision
Work From Home Support
Home office setup allowance
Monthly allowance for cell phone and internet
Care benefits
Monthly allowance for wellness
Annual allowance towards Childcare
Lifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses
Retirement; 401k offering for Traditional and Roth accounts in the US (employer match up to 4% of base salary) and Pension plans internationally
Monthly allowance to dogfood the app
All Whatnauts are expected to develop a deep understanding of our product. We're passionate about building the best user experience, and all employees are expected to use Whatnot as both a buyer and a seller as part of their job (our dogfooding budget makes this fun and easy!).
Parental Leave
16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work *company leave allowances run concurrently with country leave requirements which take precedence.
Please note: Whatnot will only contact you through official @whatnot.com email addresses. If you see an email impersonating a Whatnot recruiter, please disregard and report it as spam.
EOE
Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by local law. We believe that our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented within our workforce.
Compensation Range: $157K - $205K
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Agriculture & Farming
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote corporate security specialist jobs.
- Five or more years of experience in corporate security, law enforcement, or military service
- Active or adjudicatable federal security clearance at Secret level or above
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification from ASIS
- Proficiency with security information and event management (SIEM) platforms and access control systems
- Experience conducting workplace investigations, threat assessments, and incident response
- Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, security management, or a related field
Tips for Your Remote Corporate Security Specialist Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote corporate security specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Signal async communication skills upfront
Remote security teams rely on written reports, documented escalation procedures, and clear email communication rather than in-person briefings. Mention specific examples of threat assessments, incident reports, or policy documents you have written independently.
Get certified before you apply remotely
Certifications like the Certified Protection Professional or Physical Security Professional tell remote hiring managers you can apply security frameworks without day-to-day supervision. Listing your certification prominently on your application removes a common hesitation remote employers have about unproven candidates.
Prepare for async screening rounds
Many remote corporate security specialist hiring processes include a written scenario exercise or recorded video response before a live interview. Practice articulating threat assessment decisions and incident response logic clearly in writing, since that mirrors how you will actually communicate on the job.
Remote Corporate Security Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote corporate security specialist job?
Target companies with distributed security teams, such as cloud-native technology firms, fintech companies, and large insurers that have fully remote security functions. Remote employers screen for self-directed work habits, strong written communication for async reporting, and demonstrated skills in threat assessment, incident documentation, and security program coordination. A relevant certification like CPP or PSP and a portfolio of written security reports or policy work gives you a clear edge over candidates without remote-ready evidence.
Which companies hire remote corporate security specialists?
Remote corporate security specialist roles are posted by Whatnot, Pinterest, and Flexport and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first technology companies, large financial institutions with distributed operations, and healthcare organizations that centralize their security programs across multiple locations.
Can you get a remote corporate security specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level corporate security specialist roles are harder to land because employers expect you to operate independently from day one without on-site supervision. Companies most likely to hire entry-level remote candidates include smaller technology firms and security consulting agencies with structured onboarding. You can strengthen your candidacy by showing completed security coursework, a CPP or Associate Protection Professional credential, or volunteer work coordinating safety programs.
Do you need a degree for remote corporate security specialist jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh relevant certifications, demonstrated security program experience, and a history of independent project ownership alongside or instead of a degree. Credentials like the Certified Protection Professional or Physical Security Professional carry real weight, and a portfolio showing threat assessments, policy documents, or incident response work can substitute for formal education at many remote-first companies.
Which industries hire the most remote corporate security specialists?
Remote corporate security specialist roles concentrate in Technology & Software and Agriculture & Farming, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire corporate security specialists remotely because their operations and assets are distributed across many locations, making centralized remote oversight of security programs more practical than on-site staffing at every site.
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