Embedded Intelligence Analyst

Job Description

Position Summary 

We are looking for an experienced Intelligence Analyst to join us in an embedded role for a global social media client. You will be based in the client’s Global Physical Security Intelligence Team, and your primary focus will be on Americas, with the ability to support on global cross-regional projects as required.  In this role, you will assist the client in making decisions about the safety and security of its people, assets, operations, and reputation in the Americas region.  

You will be responsible for leveraging advanced analytical and investigative techniques to identify and assess risks to the client’s business, provide actionable intelligence and support decision making for key security functions, including protective intelligence, crisis management, and travel security. You will monitor intelligence sources, conduct risk assessments, and produce strategic and tactical intelligence products.  

This is an onsite role at the client’s San Jose office, working Monday to Friday 9am – 6pm, with the potential to work remotely one day a week. There may be occasional need to work out-of-hours during emergencies and time-sensitive matters. 

Essential Functions / Responsibilities  

• Monitor open-source and vendor intelligence feeds to identify risks to business operations in the Americas region 
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for personnel, assets, operations, travel, and special events 
• Produce strategic and tactical reports to deliver proactive and in-depth analysis and actionable insight to client stakeholders, to enable them to drive mitigation measures 
• Deliver situational awareness reporting to support crisis response and business continuity 
• Investigate threat actors, including those operating in illicit online communities, and assess their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) 
• Conduct investigations and threat assessments for persons/groups of interest as part of the overall management of threats to the client’s employees, assets, and operations 
• Conduct OSINT analysis, including deep and dark web monitoring 
• Support the development and implementation of protective intelligence gathering, assessment, and dissemination protocols 
• Assist in managing intelligence requirements and centralizing relevant sources to ensure comprehensive coverage 
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to align intelligence efforts with business needs 
• Contribute to cross-functional intelligence projects around high-impact events and emerging threats 
• Safeguard sensitive and confidential information 
• Display innovation, implementing the latest techniques, tools and best practices to support a global intelligence function 
• Other duties as assigned 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Strong proficiency in OSINT sources, methods and tools (e.g., Brandwatch, Liferaft, Skopenow, Flashpoint) and investigative resources (e.g., Clear, LexisNexis), including deep and dark web sources
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to interpret and collect intelligence information, track threats and geopolitical developments, and determine their impact to business staff, assets, operations, and reputation
• High-level experience in geopolitical risk, violent actor behaviours and activities, and other risk areas relevant to a global tech company
• Experience investigating threat actors, documenting TTPs, and contributing to tactical, operational, and strategic intelligence
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent ability to deliver verbal and written briefings to stakeholders, customise intelligence output to stakeholder needs, and build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
• Ability to work cross-functionally across global teams and adapt to evolving intelligence needs
• Experience in managing complex projects and priorities with a high degree of autonomy
• Ability to innovate and identify potential opportunities to enhance efficiency and/or effectiveness within own area of work, including developing own knowledge to increase effectiveness
• Experience leveraging data analysis tools and techniques; SQL and/or Python preferred
• Keen interest in developing and learning new skills

Qualifications

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as International Relations, Security Studies, Journalism, Business Management; Masters degree or further professional certification preferred 
• Approximately 4-5 years of experience in intelligence collection, analysis, and production, with a focus on business risk and security
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Fluency in Portuguese or Spanish (ideally both), preferred
• Membership in professional intelligence or security organizations, such as ASIS, ATAP, AIRIP, or Analysts' Roundtable preferred. 

Additional Information

Work Environment/Physical Requirements 

This position is moderately self-directed and requires understanding and compliance with company policies, procedures, and values. The position works in an on-site office environment utilizing a computer and standard office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to interact collaboratively with the team and stakeholders, and communicate via phone, videophone, or text messaging. The employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The position may require travel up to 5%. 

Benefits 

• Salary: $130,000

• 401(k) up to 5% matching 

• Medical/Dental/Vision 

• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance 

• Long Term/Short Term Disability 

• PTO: 160 hours (20 days) accrued per year   

• Sick: 80 hours sick time front loaded   

• 10 Holidays 

• Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discount Program 

Interview Process   

• Initial call with our Talent Acquisition team member  

• Timed written assessment (arranged at the time that suits you) to test writing and analytical capability  

• Panel interview with some of the team members and hiring managers at Sibylline  

• Meet and Greet with the client   

Research indicates that certain groups are less likely to apply for a position unless they meet every single requirement. If you feel you meet some of the requirements and can offer a unique perspective to this role, we strongly encourage you to apply—you might be the perfect fit we're looking for! 

Sibylline is committed to the recruitment and selection of candidates without regard for sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, age, political beliefs, culture, and lifestyle. We are committed to fostering a business culture that reflects these values and promotes equal opportunity. 

Compensation: 130000 to 130000 (USD) (YEARLY)