Open Source Intelligence Specialist, Sentinel, Collection Management

Google; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 106,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

Google is seeking an Open Source Intelligence Specialist in Boulder, Colorado. This mid-level role focuses on identifying and mitigating threats to ensure safety and security across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant experience in intelligence or law enforcement.

Responsibilities include collecting intelligence, supporting crisis management, and collaborating with teams on security initiatives. A competitive salary range of $106k–$151k is offered, along with bonus and equity opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in law enforcement, intelligence, or military role.
• 5 years of experience with open source intelligence.
• Understanding of threat types and trends.

Responsibilities

• Collect, evaluate, and disseminate intelligence for action plans.
• Deliver intelligence support for incident response and crisis management.
• Leverage open source material to identify potential concerns.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Open Source Intelligence Specialist, Sentinel, Collection Management

Level: Mid – experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in law enforcement, intelligence or a military role or equivalent private sector experience.
• 5 years of experience with open source intelligence or disseminating intelligence.

Preferred qualifications:

• Understanding of threat types and trends.
• Understanding of global geopolitical trends and emerging threats and risks.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with excellent judgment, discretion and diplomacy.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills with the ability to take initiative while building cross‑functional relationships.
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical and decision‑making skills.

About the job

As an Open Source Intelligence Specialist within the Sentinel Team, you will play a critical role in Google’s Global Security and Resilience Services (GSRS). Your primary mission is to identify, research, and assess potential threats to Google’s people, property, and interests by leveraging open‑source data.

You will be responsible for the end‑to‑end intelligence cycle, from collection to dissemination, ensuring that leadership receives timely and accurate insights to inform incident response, crisis management, and global travel security. In this role, you will require a blend of technical Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) expertise, and the ability to operate in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. From keeping Googlers safe and secure to managing disruptive events, the ability to anticipate, deter, detect, and act are the pillars of Google’s GSRS team. As a member of GSRS you will help develop a culture where safety, security and resiliency are integrated into every facet of Google, including the creative process. You will help us continually identify, evaluate and monitor enterprise risks that could affect business activities and provide business leaders the information they need to make critical decisions. You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams to create innovative strategies and develop programs that drive sustainable effectiveness.

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $106,000‑$151,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Collect, evaluate, elevate, and disseminate intelligence to support action plans based on credibility and likelihood.
• Deliver intelligence support to GSRS in incident response, crisis management and global travel management.
• Leverage open source material to find, research, and assess information that could indicate a potential concern to Google, employees, and interests.
• Support in the development of protocols and practices to assess and mitigate issues to Google, to drive efficiency, and to manage crises.

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