Embedded GSOC Analyst

Company Description

About Sibylline

Sibylline is a leading intelligence and strategic risk consultancy in the security sector. Since 2010 we have supported businesses, governments and NGOs by providing 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 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

About the Role 

We are looking for an experienced security professional to join an embedded Global Security Operations Centre (GSOC) team for a professional services client based in London. The GSOC is a 24 hour team responsible for the identification, analysis and reporting of national and global events with the potential to impact our client’s staff, buildings and/or operations.  

The team focuses on 24/7 monitoring, information gathering and assessment of threats globally while producing high-quality security alerts, and regular scheduled and ad-hoc topical reporting to an extremely high standard on a timely basis. You will report to the embedded SOC Supervisor and Client security lead. 

The role requires to be on the site in the client’s GSOC.  

The shift pattern is 4 days on and 4 days off, rotating between days (7.00 am - 7.00 pm) and nights (7.00 pm – 7.00 am). 

Responsibilities  

• 24/7/365 monitoring, identification and reporting on any events and security incidents that may impact the client's employees, assets, events, operations, reputation and information. 

• Horizon scanning/monitoring and acting as a central point for initial triage, assessment and reporting. 

• Incident escalation/coordination and account for staff as per established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) 

• Monitoring of client Business Travellers and assets/offices using global tracking tools provided by client and third-party 

• Communication, escalation and coordination with relevant stakeholders such as Global Security, International Business Travellers, Regional Security Directors, Territory Security Leads, and additional stakeholders to ensure a cohesive and collaborative approach as required. 

• Establish, maintain and adhere to GSOC SOPs. 

• Use of mass communication when appropriate. 

• Safety check-ins with business travellers in high/extreme/remote location 

• Maintenance and development of close collaboration and coordination between the Embeds (GSOC Analysts and GSOC Regional Analysts working together) to ensure the production of regular and ad-hoc global, regional, local and thematic reports. 

• Produce trend analysis and key metrics. 

• Coordinate with key stakeholders in the event of security incidents. 

• Work with Security group members and others on the ground in the event of an alert. 

• Make decisions about when to escalate an incident to the Client's Global Security team or Regional Security directors, and when to trigger safe people accounting procedures in accordance with Client SOP(s). 

• Threat assessment and risk forecasting. The scope of analysis includes geopolitical, political, security, health, climate/weather, economic, regulatory and operational risks. 

• Any other reasonable tasks requested by Client or any other Client Entity 

Requirements 

• Demonstrate a strong knowledge and interest in current affairs, international relations and emerging security threats. 

• Experience in utilising open source intelligence (OSINT) and social media intelligence (SOCMINT) platforms, tools and methodology. 

• Ability to absorb and analyse large amounts of data to summarise events accurately and concisely. 

• Remain calm and focused in high-pressure, time-sensitive situations. 

• Work independently and as part of a collaborative team, able to actively contribute to collective goals and personal development. 

• Confident decision-making within the client’s defined processes during sudden, unanticipated, or unprecedented events or crises. 

• Practice high levels of self-discipline, prioritise and manage multiple scheduled tasks, requests and sources of information in an organised way. 

• Demonstrate excellent English written and spoken communication skills with a high attention to detail. 

• Collaborate effectively within a diverse team and demonstrate strong cross-cultural awareness. 

• Evolve in the role – the assessment officer must continually improve their own skills in order to promote improvements in their role and the overall functions and operation of the SOC. 

Nice to have 

• Experience working in a corporate security setting or similar public or private sector environment. Strong abilities in the use of MS Office, Google Workspace or similar products, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel. 

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate qualifications in International Security, Intelligence, Risk, Geopolitics or other related disciplines, or equivalent professional experience. 

• Formal qualifications in Business Continuity, Crisis Management, Security Risk Management or other related fields. 

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. 

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.