Senior Internet Investigator, Asia Pacific

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled professional to join our Global Content Protection team as a Senior Internet Investigator for the APAC region. This role requires an individual who can work independently and collaboratively to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities in English, both written and verbal. Integrity, creativity in problem-solving, and the ability to perform effectively with minimal supervision are essential.

This position plays a critical role in supporting strategies that protect and advance the motion picture industry. Occasional local and limited international travel may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex global and regional investigations into online piracy operations in close coordination with the global team, employing advanced technical and investigative methodologies to identify entities involved in copyright infringement.
• Develop and execute investigative tactics targeting various piracy ecosystems, including illegal streaming services, cyberlockers, peer-to-peer networks and IPTV operations.
• Utilize network intelligence, open-source intelligence (OSINT), digital forensics to trace infrastructure, map networks and uncover monetization channels.
• Support the development of criminal referrals by preparing detailed and evidence-based case packages for submission to law enforcement and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive investigative reports and briefings to the team, member studios, legal teams, and external stakeholders, both in writing and verbally.
• Maintain active liaison with law enforcement divisions to support ongoing operations, stay informed on digital piracy, financial crime and cyber enforcement developments.
• Collaborate with key intermediaries including hosting providers, registrars, payment processors, ad networks, and social platforms to facilitate enforcement actions and strengthen anti-piracy efforts.
• Foster relationships with local partners, commercial entities, industry counterparts to enhance intelligence-sharing and regional enforcement strategies.
• Perform other investigative or operational duties as required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Network Engineering, Information Security or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands-on experience in technical internet investigations, including domain and hosting analysis, IP attribution, DNS and WHOIS research, OSINT and network tracing.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of internet infrastructure, including ISPs, content delivery networks (CDNs), domain registrars and the role of intermediaries in online content distribution.
• Skilled in using investigative tools such as WHOIS, reverse DNS, traceroute, packet capture analysis, and IP intelligence platforms with the ability to correlate technical data to investigative insights.
• Familiar with the operation and monetization of online piracy ecosystems, including illegal streaming, file sharing, IPTV and cyberlocker platforms, as well as follow-the-money and ad-tracing techniques.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles, digital evidence handling, and online anonymity tools (VPNs, proxies, Tor, etc.).
• Proficient in all core Microsoft applications and comfortable with data analysis, visualization, and report writing tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to present technical findings clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrates initiative, adaptability and the ability to work independently under pressure while maintaining high standards of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Prior experience in anti-piracy enforcement, cybersecurity, or law enforcement investigations is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English is required, additional Asian languages (e.g. Mandarin) are advantageous.

Please send your CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your qualifications for this role.