Global Intelligence Lead

Palo Alto Networks; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Global Intelligence Lead on a 12-month contract, based in Santa Clara, CA. You will support the protective intelligence program, perform strategic risk analyses, and develop intelligence training for GSOC/RSOC teams. The role requires strong OSINT capabilities and experience briefing executives in a fast-paced, global tech environment.

The position reports to the Sr. Manager of Global Intelligence Programs and emphasizes collaboration with Travel, Legal, Crisis

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of dedicated intelligence analysis experience in corporate security, tech, government, or a related sector.
• Protective intelligence expertise with executive threat assessments, travel risk, and physical threat monitoring.
• Strategic and geopolitical acumen with ability to assess macro-level dynamics.
• OSINT and structured tradecraft using formal analytical methods (e.g., ACH, scenario planning).
• Strong communication skills and experience briefing leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide active protective intelligence support and lead threat assessments for executive travel, board meetings, and high-profile events.
• Produce strategic risk assessments and horizon scanning to inform enterprise risk management.
• Develop and deliver workshops and training for GSOC/RSOC analysts to improve tradecraft.
• Perform targeted OSINT investigations and ad-hoc threat support for rapid security needs.
• Collaborate with Travel, Crisis Communications, Legal, and Worldwide Operations to align risk mitigation strategies.
• Deliver concise intelligence briefings to business and security leadership.

Skills

Open Source Intelligence

Threat assessment

Strategic analysis

Executive briefings

OSINT tools

Education

BA/BS in Intelligence Studies or related field

MA/MS in Intelligence Studies or related field

Tools

OSINT Tools

Structured analytical techniques

Job description

This role is a contract assignment at Palo Alto Networks. Contractors will not be employed by Palo Alto Networks but through our trusted staffing partners.

Global Intelligence Lead - Palo Alto Networks [Contract] Role Description

Palo Alto Networks is looking for a Global Intelligence Lead to work on the Global Security & Resilience team, taking an active role in primary support of our protective intelligence program while contributing across global and strategic intelligence initiatives. This position will report to the Sr. Manager of Global Intelligence Programs and is a great opportunity for a talented individual who has the desire to associate with a fast-growing company in a truly international environment.

• Location - USA, Santa Clara, CA (Office Based / On-Site)
• Duration - 12 months
• Your Impact This position calls for someone withs a strong protective intelligence and strategic analysis background and works proactively to drive results. This person is a self-starter, flexible, has a high level of integrity, and is action and goal-oriented in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Active Protective Intelligence Support: Take a primary, active role in supporting the protective intelligence program, leading threat assessments for executive travel, board meetings, and high-profile corporate events to directly inform physical security protocols.
• Strategic Risk Analysis & Horizon Scanning: Produce strategic intelligence assessments covering geopolitical risks, macro-level regional dynamics, and emerging threats to inform enterprise risk management and corporate decision-making.
• Operational Enablement & Workshops: Develop and deliver hands-on training workshops for GSOC and RSOC analysts, elevating tradecraft, OSINT collection, and report-writing capabilities.
• Targeted OSINT Investigations: Perform targeted OSINT investigations and provide ad-hoc threat support for rapid-response physical security needs.
• Tradecraft & Program Methodology: Drive continuous improvement in analytical methodologies, intelligence feeds, and structured analytical techniques (e.g., ACH, Scenario Planning) to mature overall team capabilities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner effectively with key business partners—including Travel, Crisis Communications, Legal, and Worldwide Operations—to deliver timely intelligence and align risk mitigation strategies.
• Executive Stakeholder Briefings: Deliver clear, concise intelligence briefings to business leaders and security leadership, translating complex risk metrics into actionable insight. Your Experience
• 3–5+ years of dedicated intelligence analysis experience in corporate security, tech, government, or a related sector.
• Protective Intelligence Expertise: Demonstrated experience supporting protective intelligence programs, executive threat assessments, travel risk, and physical threat monitoring.
• Strategic & Geopolitical Acumen: Proven capability to analyze macro-level geopolitical dynamics and assess potential impacts on global business operations.
• OSINT & Structured Tradecraft: Advanced proficiency with open-source intelligence tools and formal analytical techniques (e.g., ACH, Scenario Planning).
• Communication & Facilitation: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience briefing leadership and delivering training/workshops.
• Self-Motivated Execution: Proven ability to work independently out of HQ, manage multiple project deliverables simultaneously, and maintain composure in ambiguous situations. Education
• Minimum BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience required; MA/MS in Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Political Science, or related s