Protective Intel Analyst, GRIS Protective Intel

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Security is seeking a Protective Intel Analyst to produce threat assessments, conduct OSINT investigations, and partner with physical security teams to mitigate risks in Seattle.

You will deliver concise intelligence reports and brief senior leadership, translate complex threat information into actionable recommendations, and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders while supporting time-sensitive requirements outside normal hours.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting deep-dive OSINT investigations into suspicious activity.
• Strong ability to summarize complex threat information clearly.
• Experience handling highly confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Conduct open-source research and all-source analysis on personnel and operations risks.
• Produce threat assessments, intelligence reports, and deep-dive analyses.
• Monitor information streams and escalate threats by severity.
• Coordinate response efforts with internal departments and external partners.
• Develop baseline threat assessments for key personnel, locations, or events.
• Deliver intelligence briefings to senior leadership with actionable recommendations.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the evolution of analysis methodologies and tools.
• Maintain availability for time-sensitive requirements outside business hours.

Skills

OSINT investigations

Threat assessments

Analytical writing

Incident management experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Information Security, Criminal Justice, or related field

Tools

OSINT tools

Job description

Protective Intel Analyst, GRIS Protective Intel

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.

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

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

• 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, WA, Seattle - 80,200.00 - 127,500.00 USD annually

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