Junior Security Analyst at Aldebaran

Sscirra; India; Remote; INR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sscirra is seeking a Junior Security Analyst to accurately collect, classify, map, and report information using the company’s established methodology. The successful candidate will lead the Africa service, support alerts and SITREPS, and help maintain high quality daily reporting while guiding a team of junior researchers.

You will review news and sources for security incidents, summarize in English, and ensure timely publication within required timeframes.

Qualifications

• Background in international relations, political science, security studies, journalism or related field.
• Experience in research, security analysis, journalism, intelligence, or similar role.
• Knowledge of Africa region and experience with incident monitoring and political risk.

Responsibilities

• Review security-related incidents and political developments from sources.
• Present and summarize information in English per standards.
• Classify and map incidents using established methodology.
• Ensure timely publication within reporting timeframes.
• Lead Africa service, including quality control of logs and reports.
• Supervise and mentor junior researchers.
• Coordinate with colleagues to maintain daily reporting schedule.

Skills

Security Analysis

Research Experience

Team Leadership

Incident Monitoring

English Reporting

Education

Bachelor's in International Relations

Bachelor's in Political Science

Security Studies

Journalism

History

Job description

The Role:
As ATC’s Junior Security Analyst, you will be required to accurately collect, classify, map, and report information according to the Company’s established methodology. The successful candidate will also take a lead role in the Latin America service, supporting the preparation and publication of alerts, SITREPS, and regular reports while helping maintain the quality and integrity of daily reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review news, social media, and other information sources for security-related incidents and political developments
• Present and summarize information from these sources in English according to the Company’s training and reporting standards
• Accurately classify information according to the Company’s established methodology
• Accurately map security incidents based on available information
• Ensure timely publication of information within the required reporting timeframe
• Maintain the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of data and reporting for assigned countries
• Lead the Africa service, including quality control of logs, preparation and publication of alerts and SITREPS, and assistance in producing weekly/biweekly and bespoke reports
• Supervise and guide a team of Junior researchers
• Support other country services through closed-source research and analysis
• Provide additional regional assistance as required
• Coordinate with Company employees and other contractors to maintain a consistent daily reporting schedule

Working Hours:
Approximately 40 hours per week, coordinated with Company employees and other contractors to ensure continuous daily reporting
Additional hours may occasionally be required based on the reasonable scope of work and urgent developments
The Company respects employees’ and contractors’ time off; however, reasonable communication outside working hours may occasionally be required to respond to urgent developments

What You Bring:
A background in International Relations, Political Science, Security Studies, Journalism, History, or a related field
Previous experience in research, security analysis, journalism, intelligence, or a similar role
Knowledge or experience covering the Africa Region
Experience with incident monitoring, political risk, conflict analysis, or security reporting
Experience supervising or mentoring junior researchers