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Security Intelligence Operations Specialist

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Nov 24, 2025
What to Expect Security Intelligence Specialists are responsible for the protection of Tesla's intellectual property, reputation, trade secrets, and confidential information. This role will support proactive and reactive risk management projects, engage with relevant business stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks to the company, and actively address internal and external threats to Tesla's intellectual property. What You'll Do IP Protection - Support programs designed to reduce IP loss risk to Tesla crown jewel programs Training and Awareness - Support ongoing training and awareness efforts, emphasizing information security/IP protection best practices Enhanced background reviews - Support review of candidates for high-impact roles across the company Partner with key stakeholders across the company to identify risks to sensitive IP and collaborate with cross functional partners to mitigate those risks Support sensitive, complex, and confidential investigations into incidents of data loss and intellectual property theft, technology misuse, and conflict of interest Solve complex problems with data from multiple sources and make recommendations to leadership on the appropriate strategy Effectively communicate at all levels of the company, including at executive level What You'll Bring Bachelor's Degree with 5-10 years experience as an investigator/analyst/core collector within the intelligence community/law enforcement/or other relevant field Graduate level education in an academic program related to International Relations, National Security, Criminal Justice, or Risk Management is a plus Proficiency in open-source research and excellent attention to detail The ability to build and leverage productive professional relationships across organizations, internally and externally Familiarity with Insider Threat/Risk Concepts/Supply Chain Security, willing to learn same Proven track record managing multiple complex projects simultaneously and focusing on critical priorities with minimal supervision Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration within dispersed team environments, with the ability to learn new technologies quickly Excellent written and oral communication skills, Spanish language skills is a plus Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to change focus quickly due to shifting corporate priorities, with demonstrated experience in executive-level communication within a global environment The highest level of integrity and honesty and the ability to protect sensitive confidential information Compensation and Benefits Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays Back-up childcare and parenting support resources Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs Tesla Babies program Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program