Embedded Lead Intelligence Analyst

About Sibylline 

Sibylline is a leading intelligence and strategic risk consultancy in the security sector. Since 2010 we have supported businesses, governments and NGOs through the provision of high-quality risk analysis, due diligence and consultancy services. 

The firm provides an innovative, entrepreneurial and fast-growing working environment, offering employees ever greater exposure to high profile clients and challenges. Sibylline offers fantastic opportunities for career progression within a successful company, and we aim to help our employees to build their own personal profiles as well-regarded analysts within the broader industry. 

Key attributes of Sibylline employees are: 

• Self-motivated, and auto-improving individuals who can couple initiative and boldness with good judgement 

• Excellent written and spoken English 

• Clarity of thought and analytical flair 

• Strong, demonstrable interest in security and intelligence 

• The ability to work under pressure, demonstrate leadership when required but also be able to collaborate effectively in teams 

• Excellent attention to detail 

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced Lead 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 contributing to international geopolitical and security analysis, strategic risk assessments and advisory services. 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 conducting 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. You will also be responsible for overseeing a small team of embedded intelligence analysts and its delivery of high-quality and actionable strategic and protective intelligence insights.

You will proactively engage with the client and stakeholders on intelligence needs and priorities. You will act as line manager for the embedded team, supporting each analyst on training, performance management, and continuous improvement.

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, including holidays and weekends.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities   

• 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
• Develop and implement protective intelligence gathering, assessment, and dissemination protocols
• 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
• Manage intelligence requirements, centralise relevant sources, and ensure comprehensive intelligence coverage
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to align intelligence efforts with business needs
• Lead 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
• Work with the embedded analysts to prepare and deliver credible, timely, and actionable intelligence products and verbal briefings to clearly and accurately inform decision making
• Set team priorities, manage deadlines, and provide continuous editorial feedback and mentoring support to ensure high-quality service delivery
• Assist Sibylline with the day-to-day management of the client’s account, facilitating the escalation of problems, challenges and new opportunities as required

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 leveraging data analysis tools and techniques; SQL and/or Python preferred
• Excellent ability to deliver verbal and written briefings to stakeholders, customise intelligence output to stakeholder needs, and build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working cross-functionally across global teams and adapting 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, such as International Relations, Security Studies, Journalism, Business Management; Masters degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in intelligence collection, analysis, and production, with a focus on business risk and security, investigating threat actors, documenting TTPs, and contributing to tactical, operational, and strategic intelligence

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• 1+ years line management experience
• Fluency in either Portuguese or Spanish (ideally both), preferred

Work Environment/Physical Requirements 

This position is largely 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 10%. 

Benefits 

• Salary Range: $130,000 - $157,500

• 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 opportunities.