Intel Analyst Security

Allied Universal; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking an Intel Analyst to join the Global Security Operations Center in Plano, TX. The role focuses on investigations for a high-profile customer, prioritizing tasks for GSOC Operators and Junior Analysts, ensuring quality and timely communication with Senior Management.

Responsibilities include producing reports, threat assessments, and intelligence products; coordinating with security managers for preventative measures and real-time responses; and contributing to security

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, information Technology, Threat Analysis or related field.
• Minimum of two years of civilian or military intelligence analysis experience.
• Experience with Vulnerability Management (e.g., Tenable, Nexpose).
• 3+ years of experience in vulnerability management or a similar role.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions (e.g., Splunk, Darktrace).
• Demonstrate expertise in research, analysis, assessment methods and techniques.
• Able to employ a range of skills and techniques, including tasking external sources and agencies, to identify threats to a high profile customer.
• Intermediate to advanced written and oral communication skills.
• Aptitude to expand geopolitical awareness.
• Multitasking and Microsoft Office Suite/SharePoint proficiency.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, on‑call as needed.
• Ability to display initiative with minimal management oversight
• Organization skills with the ability to manage multiple demands for priority

Responsibilities

• Prepare and evaluate analytical and investigative reports to ensure accuracy and disseminate to decision-makers.
• Evaluate security assignments and determine feasibility; define resolutions and mitigate risks.
• Prioritize information and events to aid in mitigating risk globally.
• Initiate intelligence reporting for significant events and provide reports for client requests.
• Proof-read briefings and communicate plans for the Operations Center Supervisor.
• Develop administration procedures and file management processes.
• Participate in business continuity exercises and self-assessments.
• Produce high-quality threat assessments and security alerts for dissemination.
• Manage the intelligence cycle: collection, evaluation, interpretation, and analysis.
• Contribute to Global Security projects and lead areas under Senior Management guidance.
• Maintain relationships with law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and vendors.
• Improve intelligence collection plans and validate source reliability.
• Evaluate and improve operating procedures for intelligence operations.

Skills

Threat analysis

Geopolitical awareness

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Multi-tasking

Flexible schedule

Initiative

Organization skills

Open-source intel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Threat Analysis or related field

Tools

Tenable/Nexpose

SIEM

EDR

DLP solutions (Splunk, Darktrace)

Job description

Company Overview

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Job Summary

Allied Universal® is hiring an Intel Analyst. The Intelligence Analyst role is a critical part of the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) team. The Analyst is responsible for investigations conducted on behalf of a high‑profile customer. This includes providing tasks to a team of GSOC Operators and Junior Analysts, and collaborating with Senior Management to determine the nature of the tasks to be completed by GSOC Operators and Junior Analysts. The Intelligence Analyst is required to prioritize tasks within the team, ensure quality control, and engage with Senior Management to confirm that expectations are being met and that information is being conveyed effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or evaluate all submitted analytical and investigative reports to ensure accuracy, research, investigative sufficiency, and professional quality; edit and correct, as necessary and disseminate to decision‑makers
• Conduct evaluations of security assignments and determine feasibility of delivery requested; determine actual or potential problems; define possible resolution to current and/or potential issues; and implement plan of action to mitigate risks or deficiencies
• Responsible for deciphering, evaluating, and prioritizing information, intelligence, and events in a meaningful way that will aid the business in mitigating risk, exposure, and impacts globally to its people, assets, and brand
• Initiate intelligence reporting of all events deemed significant within a specified period of time, focusing primarily on proactive analysis and prevention; provide information that will be used by customer and Allied Universal Security Managers to make decisions regarding preventative measures, real‑time response, as well as produce required reports and assessments as needed and upon client request
• Proof‑read briefings, white papers, executive summaries, attend meetings and perform other tasks that communicate and execute plans for the Operations Center Supervisor
• Advise the organization on technical aspects of administration/support functions to include providing internal reports/form control and file management; develop, and implement administration procedures
• Participate in business continuity exercises, internal reviews and self‑assessments; collaborate in the development of remedial training plans and security procedures to resolve any deficiencies
• Prepare analyses, assessments, verbal briefs or other products by applying expert judgment and specialized experience in interpreting information and making decisions
• Manage the “intelligence cycle” through the systematic collection, collation, evaluation, interpretation and analysis of information and process this into timely, accurate, and relevant intelligence
• Produce high‑quality threat assessments, security alerts, country risk assessments, multi‑media presentations and other relevant security and awareness products for dissemination to relevant audiences across the organization as determined by the Intelligence Analyst under the guidelines provided by Senior Management
• Contribute to Global Security projects (physical/investigations/travel and event security); take an active leadership role in areas under their scope as determined by Senior Management
• Maintain excellent working and reciprocal relationships with peer professionals, law enforcement, intelligence and security agencies, regulatory authorities, customs organizations, commercial vendors, and other relevant bodies
• Enhance the existing intelligence collection plans and priorities; collect information from multiple sources, collate, validate, and document material, evaluate the reliability, accuracy, and credibility of sources, and interpret, analyse, and assess intelligence
• Evaluate and improve upon existing operating procedures and working practices documentation for intelligence operations as needed
• Determine and recommend courses of action for the planning, direction and prioritization of security controls and intelligence development operations

Qualifications (Must Have)

• Must possess one or more of the following:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, information Technology, Threat Analysis or related field of study
  • Minimum of two (2) years of civilian or military intelligence analysis experience
• Experience with Vulnerability Management (e.g., Tenable, Nexpose)
• 3+ years of experience in vulnerability management or a similar role.
• Hands‑on experience with SIEM, EDR, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions (e.g., Splunk, Darktrace, etc)
• Demonstrate expertise in research, analysis, assessment methods and techniques
• Able to employ a range of skills and techniques, including tasking external sources and agencies, to identify threats to a high profile customer
• Intermediate to advanced written and oral communication skills (i.e., report writing / presentations)
• Aptitude to expand geopolitical awareness
• Multitasking and Microsoft Office Suite/SharePoint proficiency
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, on‑call as needed.
• Ability to display initiative with minimal management oversight
• Organization skills with the ability to manage multiple demands for priority
• Willingness and ability to challenge routine and standards appropriately
• High learning agility and business savvy

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Real‑time Watch Center or Global Security Operation Center experience
• Fusion Center/law enforcement/customs/security intelligence/military/commercial intelligence
• Ability to complete Alcon Watch Officer certification training within six months

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Enrollment in our company’s 401(k) plan, subject to eligibility requirements
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
• Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law.

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