First Level Tactical Analyst

MAX Security; Sathram; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

MAX Security Solutions is seeking an experienced First Level Tactical Intelligence Analyst for a senior analytical role within a 24/7 global intelligence environment. The position focuses on quality-checking reports, complex incident coverage, and supporting shift operations.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year in intelligence analysis or related environments, a Bachelor's degree (Master’s preferred), and strong English communication, OSINT capabilities, and MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in international relations, security studies, journalism, political science, area studies, or related disciplines.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong analytical judgment and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to produce accurate reporting under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Review and quality-check tactical intelligence reports for accuracy, clarity, sourcing, and compliance with standards.
• Draft and manage complex, sensitive, or high-priority tactical intelligence reports.
• Support supervisors in managing priorities during major incidents and high-volume periods.
• Lead monitoring and assessment of significant developments and escalate as required.
• Conduct source validation, triangulation, geolocation, mapping, VISINT, and advanced OSINT research when needed.
• Support implementation of reporting standards and best practices across shifts.

Skills

English communication

Analytical judgment

OSINT research

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company Profile:

MAX Security Solutions is a global risk management and intelligence company providing monitoring, analysis, and operational support services to clients worldwide across the corporate, travel, and security sectors.

We are seeking an experienced First Level Tactical Intelligence Analyst to take on an advanced operational role within our 24/7 global intelligence environment.

The First Level Tactical Analyst serves as a senior analytical resource during shifts, supporting supervisors in maintaining reporting quality, handling complex incidents, and ensuring effective monitoring and reporting during routine and high-tempo periods.

The position combines advanced analytical responsibilities with a broader role in supporting shift operations, reporting quality, and complex incident coverage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and quality-check tactical intelligence reports to ensure accuracy, clarity, sourcing, and compliance with operational standards.
• Draft and manage complex, sensitive, or high-priority tactical intelligence reports.
• Support supervisors in managing operational priorities during major incidents and periods of elevated reporting volume.
• Lead monitoring and assessment of significant developments, ensuring relevant incidents are identified, verified, prioritized, escalated, and carried forward between shifts as required.
• Conduct source validation, information triangulation, geolocation, mapping, VISINT, and advanced OSINT research when required.
• Support the implementation of reporting standards, procedures, and analytical best practices across the shift.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of full-time experience in intelligence analysis, security monitoring, crisis monitoring, newsroom operations, or a comparable operational environment.
• Bachelor’s degree is required, with a Master’s degree being an advantage. Relevant fields of study include international relations, security studies, journalism, political science, area studies, or related disciplines.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong analytical judgment and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to produce accurate reporting under significant time pressure.
• Strong OSINT research, verification, and source-validation capabilities.
• Ability to handle complex and rapidly developing incidents independently.
• Ability to prioritize multiple concurrent incidents and operational requirements.
• Strong understanding of tactical intelligence reporting standards and workflows.
• Professional communication skills and the ability to provide constructive guidance to other analysts.
• Hands‑on experience with MS Office tools.

Advantages:

• Experience reviewing or editing intelligence, analytical, or operational reports.
• Experience working in a 24/7 shift-based operational environment.
• Familiarity with social media monitoring, intelligence platforms, mapping tools, and VISINT.
• Experience with AI platforms and AI-assisted intelligence or operational tools.
• Strong understanding of global geopolitical, security, travel, and operational developments.
• Previous experience mentoring, training, or supporting junior analysts.

Work Hours:

• The position entails shift work, including weekends, holidays, and night shifts.
• 5 working days per week, with weekly rotational offs and shifts.
• Full-time remote position (work from home).