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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

Job Description

Position Summary 

We are looking for a VSOC Analyst to join us in an embedded role for a virtual 24/7 security operations centre (VSOC).

Using the latest industry technologies and practices, you will identify, analyze, and advise on adverse conditions and threats that could affect the safety, security, and operational continuity of the client and its users. These conditions include (but are not limited to): political instability and unrest, armed conflict, crime, terrorism, natural hazards, cyber threats, and online malign actors.

Due to being embedded, you will engage directly with the client to provide immediate support, consulting, and assistance with trust and safety issues.

This is a fully remote role based in the Mountain or Central time zones of the United States and involves shift work on a “follow the sun” model, requiring to work nights, public holidays and weekends. 

Essential Functions / Responsibilities 

• Use all-source intelligence (including alert feeds, traditional and social media, and in-house sources) to monitor security incidents and trends within the client’s areas of operation and locations to assess the likely impact on staff, assets, operations, events, and reputation
• Support the Client’s trust and safety function to monitor and respond to issues on or with the client’s platform
• Escalate security incidents to client stakeholders, following efficient and rehearsed procedures.
• Maintain visibility on employee movements and their proximity to notable incidents and events, advising accordingly through required reporting methods
• Participate in training and drills to rehearse incident preparation and response SOPs.
• Support internal stakeholders with ad hoc reporting on geopolitical developments, scenario planning, forecasts and other related topics
• Research and analyse a wide range of information to create insightful analysis in accordance with strict deadlines, including presenting and incorporating relevant data and visualisations
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Ability to interpret, organize, and visualize data with high-level competency in MS Office and Google Workspace tools
• Ability to determine how geopolitical and security threats could impact private sector operations, travellers, and sites 
• Excellent research skills with the ability to rapidly digest, evaluate, and synthesize large quantities of information from diverse sources while maintaining excellent attention to detail
• Ability to provide rigorous, creative insight into complex situations and assess security implications for business operations
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced working environment and work in both individual and team environments 
• Excellent attention to detail 
• Experience with analytical software, OSINT tools, or mass notification systems (Navigator, AlertMedia)
• Experience working in intelligence, due diligence, geopolitical, or security-related disciplines with established professional networks in relevant sectors
• Strong personal initiative with the ability to take ownership of tasks and deliver solutions under minimal guidance while maintaining quality standards. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Security Studies, Criminal Justice, Journalism, or related field; preferred advanced degree (Master’s or above)
• At least 1-3 years’ experience in an intelligence or customer-focused role in geopolitical risk, corporate security, due diligence, government, law enforcement, or similar
• Fluency in English (written and verbal) -  foreign language skills are also desirable.

Additional Information

This is a remote employment opportunity for anyone located in the Central or Mountain Time Zones of the United States.

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.

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 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%

Additional Information

• Salary: $100,000 - $124,375 Annually
• Medical Insurance - Sibylline pays 80% of premiums, Employee pays 20%
• Dental Insurance – Fully Employee Paid
• Vision Insurance – Sibylline pays 100% of employee premiums, Employee pays for additional family members
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account
• Long Term/Short Term Disability – Sibylline pays 100% for employees
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance – Sibylline pays 100% for employees
• 401(k) with up to 5% company matching
• 20 paid days accrued per year
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

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