Security Director I&A

International SOS group; Center Square (PA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

International SOS is seeking a Security Director, Information & Analysis (Americas) to lead the regional security intelligence capability across North and South America. The role directs intelligence operations, ensures analytical excellence, and supports crisis management with timely, actionable intelligence for clients and internal stakeholders.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership to a team of security intelligence professionals, guiding intelligence products from threat

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in security intelligence, geopolitical analysis, risk intelligence, or related fields.
• Proven experience managing intelligence operations and the full intelligence cycle.
• Strong expertise across politics, security, and risk in the Americas.
• Experience briefing senior executives, clients, and decision-makers.
• Background in government, military, NGO, journalism, academia, or private-sector security environments.
• Experience in business development, consulting, client engagement, and public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional Security Information & Analysis activities across the Americas.
• Direct the intelligence cycle from collection to dissemination of intelligence.
• Drive intelligence support to business continuity, crisis management, and operational preparedness.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with intelligence providers and external stakeholders.

Skills

Security intelligence

Geopolitical analysis

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Executive briefing

Education

Master's degree in Security Studies / International Relations / Political Science

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At International SOS, we are in the business of protecting and saving lives. For 40 years, we have delivered customised security risk management, health, and wellbeing solutions to organisations worldwide. With a presence in 90 countries and a team of nearly 13,000 experts, we provide 24/7 support to help organisations fulfil their Duty of Care responsibilities.

Now, we’re looking for talented individuals to join our team and make a difference.

Security Director, Information & Analysis (Americas)

Location: Blue Bell, PA, USA
Company: International SOS

International SOS is seeking an experienced and highly accomplished Security Director, Information & Analysis (Americas) to lead our regional security intelligence capability across North and South America. This senior leadership role is responsible for directing intelligence operations, overseeing analytical excellence, supporting crisis management activities, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, actionable security intelligence to clients and internal stakeholders across the Americas.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership to a team of security intelligence professionals while helping organisations understand, anticipate, and respond to an evolving security landscape throughout the region.

About the Role

Reporting professionally to the Global Security Director, Information & Analysis, the Security Director will oversee the Security Information & Analysis function for the Americas and lead the delivery of intelligence products ranging from threat-to-life alerts and crisis support to strategic forecasting and risk analysis.

You will play a critical role in:

• Leading regional security intelligence operations across North and South America.
• Managing, developing and a team of Lead Security Analysts and Security Specialists.
• Driving intelligence-led support for crisis response, incident management, and operational planning.
• Ensuring the highest standards of analytical quality, insight, and client service.
• Partnering and building relationships with commercial, medical, and operational teams to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients. #Americas

Strategic Intelligence Leadership

• Lead and oversee all regional Security Information & Analysis activities across the Americas.
• Direct the intelligence cycle, including prioritization, collection, analysis, production, and dissemination of intelligence.
• Ensure delivery of accurate, timely, and actionable intelligence products for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive intelligence support to business continuity, crisis management, and operational preparedness initiatives.

People Leadership & Capability Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing intelligence team across the region.
• Establish development plans, performance standards, and succession strategies.
• Foster a culture of analytical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Client & Commercial Engagement

• Partner with Security Partners and Commercial teams to support business growth and client retention.
• Present intelligence assessments to senior client audiences and executive stakeholders.
• Contribute to consulting engagements, security assessments, workshops, webinars, and thought leadership initiatives.

Operational Excellence

• Maintain quality assurance standards across all intelligence deliverables.
• Develop and strengthen intelligence methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with intelligence providers and external stakeholders throughout the region.

What We're Looking For

Experience

• 8-10+ years of experience in security intelligence, geopolitical analysis, risk intelligence, or related fields.
• Extensive experience managing intelligence operations and the full intelligence cycle.
• Strong expertise covering political, security, and risk developments across North and South America.
• Proven experience briefing senior executives, clients, and decision-makers.
• Background in government, military, intelligence, NGO, journalism, academia, or private-sector security environments.
• Experience in business development, consulting, client engagement, and public speaking.

Skills

• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking capabilities.
• Strong people leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of security risk management within a business environment.
• Ability to operate effectively within a global, matrixed, and multicultural organization.

Education & Languages

• Master's degree (or equivalent professional training) in Security Intelligence, International Relations, Political Science, Security Studies, or a related discipline.
• Fluency in English required and Spanish highly desirable.
• Additional language capabilities are highly desirable.

Why Join International SOS?

At International SOS, you'll join the world's leading health and security risk services organization, helping clients protect their people, operations, and reputation. You will have the opportunity to influence strategic decision‑making, lead a talented intelligence team, and shape how organisations understand and respond to risk across the Americas.

By joining International SOS, you will contribute to a global network dedicated to protecting people and organisations. We offer a dynamic and respectful workplace where expertise, innovation, and collaboration drive our success.

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