Protective Intelligence & Threat Analyst

Ladders; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work options

Relocation assistance (Bay Area)

High-profile security projects

Access to advanced analytical tools

Global team collaboration

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Protective Intelligence & Threat Analyst to join a leader in the Information Technology space. This remote, US-based role focuses on identifying threats, supporting executive protection, and delivering timely intelligence to guide security decisions.

You will investigate persons of interest, assess risks, and develop concise intelligence products to inform stakeholders in a fast-moving, globally distributed environment. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in protective intelligence, threat investigations, or related fields.
• Proficiency in assessing incomplete or ambiguous information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with executive risk assessment and time-sensitive decision-making.
• Technical knowledge of APIs and automation tools for intelligence analysis.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic, global team setting.
• Familiarity with threat management platforms and assessment methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Identify and investigate potential physical threats to the organization.
• Conduct persons of interest and behavioral threat investigations.
• Perform individual risk assessments and develop concise intelligence products.
• Assess security considerations related to executive travel and events.
• Provide timely intelligence support to Executive Protection teams.
• Research emerging geopolitical and social developments affecting security.
• Prepare decision-oriented intelligence assessments for stakeholders.

Skills

Protective intelligence

Threat investigations

Ambiguity assessment

Executive risk assessment

APIs & automation

Independent work

Threat management platforms

Tools

Threat management platforms

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Protective Intelligence & Threat Analyst to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This role will focus on identifying and assessing potential threats, supporting executive protection efforts, and producing timely intelligence that informs security decisions.

You will investigate persons of interest, evaluate emerging risks, and help shape protective strategies for executives and other stakeholders.

The position requires sound judgment, strong analytical skills, and close collaboration with security partners in a fast-moving, globally distributed environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $110,000 - $130,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Identify and investigate potential physical threats to the organization
• Conduct persons of interest and behavioral threat investigations
• Perform individual risk assessments and develop concise intelligence products
• Assess security considerations related to executive travel and events
• Provide timely intelligence support to Executive Protection teams
• Research emerging geopolitical and social developments affecting security
• Prepare decision-oriented intelligence assessments for stakeholders

Qualifications

• 5+ years in protective intelligence, threat investigations, or related fields
• Proficiency in assessing incomplete or ambiguous information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with executive risk assessment and time-sensitive decision-making
• Technical knowledge of APIs and automation tools for intelligence analysis
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic, global team setting
• Familiarity with threat management platforms and assessment methodologies

Benefits

• Flexible work model with option for remote work
• Relocation assistance for candidates outside the Bay Area
• Opportunity to work on high-profile and sensitive security matters
• Engagement with cutting-edge analytical tools and technologies
• Collaboration with a dynamic and globally distributed team

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification - your background could be exactly what this team needs.