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Sibylline

Embedded Lead Intelligence Analyst

Sibylline, San Jose, California, United States, 95199

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Company Description 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.

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

Job Description 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, 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 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, and oversee a small team of embedded intelligence analysts.

You will proactively engage with the client and stakeholders on intelligence needs and priorities, 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, Monday to Friday 9 am – 6 pm, with the potential to work remotely one day a week. Occasional out‑of‑hours work may be required 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, enabling 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

Show 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 that 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

Qualifications 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 on 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 a related field, such as International Relations, Security Studies, Journalism, Business Management; Master’s 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, and fluency in either Portuguese or Spanish (ideally both).

1+ years line management experience.

Additional Information / 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 using 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, video, or text messaging. The employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Travel up to 10% may be required.

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.

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