[Remote] Protective Intelligence Analyst (Remote6) 2000807

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cisco’s Security and Trust Organization (STO) is dedicated to ensuring Cisco’s reputation as a trustworthy leader in security and data protection. As a Protective Intelligence Analyst, you will minimize risks to Cisco’s executives and business by utilizing your expertise in intelligence analysis, research, and communication to monitor threats and conduct security investigations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor threats against Cisco executives and personnel via vendor intelligence feeds, law enforcement reports, and OSINT research; triage and escalate concerning content based on an established risk matrix
• Produce and deliver risk assessments and recommendations ahead of executive travel; actively monitor intelligence feeds to mitigate potential travel disruptions and risks
• Conduct security investigations and maintain awareness of persons of interest (POIs) and potential hostile actors
• Draft recurring reports analyzing internal threat metrics, emerging security TTPs, and geopolitical, cyber, and physical threats impacting corporate leadership, assets, or operations
• Contribute to ad-hoc advisories, presentations, and projects on executive security, internal risk, and travel risk management in collaboration with STO Global Security, Executive Protection teams, and partners
• Coordinate with Cisco vendors, internal stakeholders, and public/private partners to refine tooling, configure intelligence feeds, and collaborate closely on risk concerns
• Provide on-site or remote intelligence support for corporate events, shareholder meetings, and high-profile engagements; assist with pre-event security planning alongside Cisco security teams

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in international relations, political science, intelligence studies, criminal justice, journalism, cybersecurity, or a related field
• 1-3 years of government or private sector experience in intelligence analysis, due diligence, investigations, or executive protection, particularly protective intelligence operations
• Strong familiarity with and experience conducting research and applying analytic standards, tradecraft, and intelligence methodologies
• Strong familiarity conducting research and utilizing OSINT tools (e.g., Factal, Ontic, AlertMedia, Everbridge, Silo)
• Prior experience within civilian or military intelligence or law enforcement agencies, or private sector companies focused on protection operations
• Familiarity with protective intelligence, insider threat analysis, and security risk management
• Experience providing intelligence support for executive protection operations, with an understanding of protection protocols, industry standards, vendor relationships, and specialized terminology
• Ability to read and write in a foreign language such as Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Arabic, Hindi, Polish, or Japanese
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity operations, threats, and trends
• Intellectual curiosity and exceptional attention to detail
• Proficiency with open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools, such as Ontic, Factal, Flashpoint, or similar systems
• Ability to draft clear and concise threat assessments and position papers on complex geopolitical, security, and/or policy issues
• Excellent critical thinking, judgement, written and verbal communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• A global perspective with the ability to work across and engage individuals and teams from different geographies, cultures, and backgrounds. Familiarity with and membership in public-private partnership programs such as the Domestic Security Alliance Council (DSAC) and/or Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• A 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
• Paid year-end holiday shutdown
• 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
• Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
• Annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies

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