Job Specifications
Position Summary
We are looking for a GSOC Analyst to join us in an Embedded role within a client's security team. The GSOC Analyst is primarily tasked with alarm management, customer service, facilities support, and incident response as part of a 24/7 security operations team. The GSOC Analyst will also participate in enhancing the team's threat intelligence capability for determining the likelihood and impact of threats against the client's people, assets, operations, and reputation (such as civil unrest, crime, terrorism, extreme weather, health hazards, or technical failures). Job Description
This role would particularly suit a recent or imminent graduate, early-career security professional, or anyone with an interest in getting into the security industry. The GSOC uses a variety of tools such as global access control and alarm monitoring systems, integrated video monitoring systems, enhanced visitor management systems, and in-house applications used to detect threats and incidents that may impact the company. Applicants must therefore be willing to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, with the ability to research and analyse a wide range of information and create analysis in accordance with strict deadlines. This position requires the ability to work on weekends and holidays on a rotation schedule; the shift we are hiring for is the GSOC Operator Grave Shift Sunday - Thursday. Essential Functions/Responsibilities
Deliver credible, timely, and actionable intelligence to support investigations, develop proactive leads, and inform operators and business decision-makers.
Identify, investigate, and manage security incidents involving the client and partner organizations.
Conduct deep-drive investigations into threats targeting senior leadership and C-suite executives across all communication channels.
Produce raw and finished intelligence products for internal and external stakeholders, meeting varying deadlines and depth requirements with minimal supervision.
Liaise across client functions, including Brand Risk Management, Human Resources, and Escalations.
Present weekly threat updates to senior leadership and conduct briefings as needed (via phone, video conference, in-person, or industry events).
Collect intelligence on external threats and internal incidents affecting employees, customers, facilities, and brand reputation.
Maintain statistical and written reporting on user threats, incidents, and investigations for management review.
Build and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including law enforcement, public safety, intelligence, and investigative organizations.
Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Exceptional attention to detail with a proven ability to deliver high-quality intelligence and investigative products under tight deadlines.
Skilled in handling and securely disseminating sensitive information.
Strong OSINT and advanced research capabilities; able to assess threat actors' capability, intent, and proximity using limited data.
Effective collaborator across service functions such as IT, HR, Finance, Legal, and Trust & Safety.
Comfortable in process-driven environments, ensuring consistency and methodological rigor in outputs.
Proficient in data manipulation, visualization, and rapid analysis of large information sets.
Analytical thinker with creative insight into complex situations and a clear understanding of how security events impact business operations.
Adaptable and proactive, with integrity, initiative, and a continuous learning mindset; excels in both independent and team settings.
Proficient in MS Office; preferred experience in global security functions and technical collaboration with IT. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (Master's or higher preferred) in Security Studies, International Relations, Law, Journalism, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
35 years of relevant corporate experience, including exposure to private sector geopolitical analysis, security, and/or investigations.
Fluency in English (written and verbal).
Preferred foreign language proficiency. Interview Process
Initial call with our Talent Acquisition team member.
Timed written assessment (arranged at a 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. 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 a virtual 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 pound
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