Protective Intel Analyst, GRIS Protective Intel

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Security seeks an experienced analyst to produce threat assessments, conduct OSINT investigations, and partner with physical security teams to mitigate risks to personnel and operations. You will deliver concise intelligence products and brief senior leadership to inform decisions in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a track record of rigorous analytical work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in incident management, threat management, corporate investigations, law enforcement, security operations or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Information Security, Criminal Justice, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Experience conducting deep-dive OSINT investigations into suspicious activity.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to succinctly summarize and assess information.
• Experience working with highly confidential and sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Conduct open-source research and all-source analysis to identify, assess, and communicate risks to personnel and operations in a timely manner.
• Produce intelligence reports, threat assessments, and deep-dive analytical products in a cohesive, concise, and visually compelling format.
• Monitor and triage incoming information streams to identify emerging threats, escalating appropriately based on severity and immediacy.
• Coordinate response efforts across multiple internal departments and external partners during active threat situations.
• Develop and maintain baseline threat assessments for key personnel, locations, or events as assigned.
• Deliver intelligence briefings to senior leadership, translating complex threat information into clear, actionable recommendations.

Skills

OSINT investigations

Oral & written communication

Confidential information handling

Incident management

Threat analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies or related field

Job description

Join an innovative team that delivers tailored intelligence products and services to protect people, assets, and operations. In this role, you'll produce threat assessments and intelligence analysis, conduct open-source investigations, and partner with physical security teams to mitigate threats. Our ideal candidate thinks critically, delivers clear analytical products at the speed of security, and manages competing priorities with strong attention to detail. We're looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is motivated by meaningful work with real impact.

We operate with a Day One mentality — staying curious, moving quickly, and holding ourselves to a high bar. Our 16 leadership principles guide how we make decisions, collaborate, and deliver for customers. We invest in our talent and work to build an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, grows professionally, and sees the real-world impact of their work every day.

Key job responsibilities

• Conduct open-source research and all-source analysis to identify, assess, and communicate risks to personnel and operations in a timely manner.
• Produce intelligence reports, threat assessments, and deep-dive analytical products in a cohesive, concise, and visually compelling format.
• Monitor and triage incoming information streams to identify emerging threats, escalating appropriately based on severity and immediacy.
• Coordinate response efforts across multiple internal departments and external partners during active threat situations.
• Develop and maintain baseline threat assessments for key personnel, locations, or events as assigned.
• Deliver intelligence briefings to senior leadership, translating complex threat information into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of analytical methodologies, tools, and standard operating procedures to strengthen the team's overall intelligence posture.
• Maintain availability to support time-sensitive requirements outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends.

About the team

Diverse Experiences

Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.

Why Amazon Security?

At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon's products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.

Inclusive Team Culture

In Amazon Security, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.

Training & Career Growth

• 5+ years of Incident Management, Threat Management, Corporate Investigations, Law Enforcement, Security Operations, Crisis Management or related field experience
• Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Information Security, Criminal Justice, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Experience conducting deep-dive OSINT investigations into suspicious activity.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to succinctly summarize and assess information.
• Experience working with highly confidential and sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience correlating multiple streams of data into a single analytical summary.
• Experience completing multiple tasks simultaneously and functioning with minimal supervision.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, NY, New York - 80,200.00 - 140,300.00 USD annually