Security Analyst - TEST

GardaWorld Federal Services; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Travel & Housing provided

Job summary

GardaWorld Federal Services seeks a Security Analyst to monitor security environments, collect intelligence, assess threats, and support risk mitigation for operating locations in high-risk settings. The role involves drafting risk plans, conducting briefings, and coordinating with local authorities to maintain situational awareness.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years in security risk assessment or related fields, with strong understanding of geopolitical contexts and crisis response.

Qualifications

• Be fluent in English (speak, read, write, understand).
• 3–5 years of experience in security risk assessment, threat analysis, or related fields.
• Familiarity with geopolitical security context and crisis management best practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security environment and identify factors affecting base safety.
• Collect and assess security intelligence from internal and external sources.
• Identify threats and elevate findings to security leadership promptly.
• Draft and maintain risk assessments and contingency plans.
• Conduct security briefings and awareness updates for personnel.

Skills

English language

Security experience

Risk assessment

Threat analysis

Crisis management

Job description

Position: Security Analyst

Location: Balad, Iraq

**** This position is located in IRAQ - Travel & Housing will be provided ****

Position Overview

The Security Analyst plays a critical role in maintaining situational awareness, supporting proactive risk mitigation, and informing security decision-making through intelligence gathering and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the operational security environment on an ongoing basis, including political, social, cultural, and economic atmospherics that may influence base safety and security.
• Collect and assess security intelligence from internal reports, local sources, open-source platforms, and field-based observations.
• Identify and evaluate threats, vulnerabilities, and early indicators of risk; elevate findings to the Risk Manager and Security Management in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist in drafting and maintaining risk assessments, contingency plans, and tailored mitigation strategies to address evolving threats.
• Conduct security awareness briefings and informal threat updates to ensure personnel are informed of relevant developments and required precautions.
• Track local events, unrest, demonstrations, or community activities that could pose a direct or indirect threat to operations or personnel.
• Liaise with local authorities, community leaders, and other external stakeholders to enhance information-sharing and promote situational awareness.
• Participate in security drills, crisis simulations, and emergency response planning exercises.
• Maintain a database of risk-related incidents, environmental changes, and security alerts to support trend analysis and strategic planning.
• Support post-incident investigations by providing environmental context, local insights, and trend analysis related to the event.
• Uphold strict adherence to confidentiality protocols, operational guidelines, and organizational policies related to security intelligence and reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language.
• Be able to pass the medical and physical requirements outlined in the contract.
• Meet all standards as required by the contract.
• Have a clean driving record with a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess background in security, intelligence, risk management, or military/police operations preferred.
• Must possess 3-5 years of experience in security risk assessment, threat analysis, or related fields.
• Must possess familiarity with the geopolitical, cultural, and security context of Iraq or similar high-risk environments.
• Must possess training in risk management, hostile environment awareness (HEAT), or security intelligence gathering is advantageous.
• Preferred experience working with international military, NGO, or diplomatic security teams.
• Knowledge of local languages and tribal/community dynamics.
• Must possess understanding of international security standards such as ISO 31000 (Risk Management) or ISO 18788.
• Must possess experience in crisis management, incident command, or security operations planning.

All candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical and physical examination, drug screen, and psychological examination. Additionally, all candidates will be required to complete a paid pre-deployment training course.

Work Environment and Location

Employees may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

Physical Demands

The physical demands listed below, though not fully inclusive, are those must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. The employee is frequently required to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Teleworking

No

Travel

Yes

Benefits

Yes (Healthcare)

GardaWorld and its family of companies is an EOE // Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification program.