Embedded VSOC Analyst

Company Description

About Sibylline

Sibylline is a leading intelligence and strategic risk consultancy in the security sector. Since 2010 we have supported businesses, governments and NGOs by providing high-quality risk analysis, due diligence and consultancy services.

The firm provides an innovative, entrepreneurial and fast-growing working environment, offering employees ever greater exposure to high-profile clients and challenges. Sibylline offers fantastic opportunities for career progression within a successful company, and we aim to help our employees build their own personal profiles as well-regarded analysts within the broader industry.

Key attributes of Sibylline employees are:

• Self-motivated, and auto-improving individuals who can couple initiative and boldness with good judgement
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Clarity of thought and analytical flair
• Strong, demonstrable interest in security and intelligence
• The ability to work under pressure, demonstrate leadership when required but also be able to collaborate effectively in teams
• Excellent attention to detail​

Job Description

About the role

We are looking for a VSOC Analyst to join us in an embedded role for a virtual 24/7 security operations centre (VSOC), working remotely in Australia.   

Using the latest industry technologies and practices, you will identify, analyse, and advise on adverse conditions and threats that could affect the safety, security and operational continuity of the client and its users. These conditions include (but are not limited to): political instability and unrest, armed conflict, crime, terrorism, natural hazards, cyber threats and online malign actors.  

This position would suit anyone with a strong interest in global security affairs who wants to continue building their career in incident response and threat monitoring. Although we are ideally looking for someone with operational experience in a corporate security environment, we also welcome applications from anyone with related experience and skills (e.g. research, customer service or business management) with a demonstrated interest in global affairs. A flexible mindset is critical for this role, which involves shift work on a “follow the sun” model and weekend work.  

Due to being embedded, you will engage directly with the client to provide immediate support and consulting, and assistance with trust and safety issues.   

This a fully remote role requiring to work nights, weekends and public holidays.  

Responsibilities  

• Use all-source intelligence (including alert feeds, traditional and social media, and in-house sources) to monitor security incidents and trends within the client’s areas of operation and locations and determine the likely impact on staff, assets, operations, events and reputation.  

• Support the Client’s trust and safety function to monitor and respond to issues on or with the client’s platform.  

• Escalate security incidents to client stakeholders, following efficient and rehearsed procedures.  

• Maintain visibility on employee movements and their proximity to notable incidents and events, advising accordingly through required reporting methods.  

• Participate in training and drills to rehearse incident preparation and response SOPs.  

• Support internal stakeholders with ad hoc reporting on geopolitical developments, scenario planning, forecasts and other related topics.  

• Be an effective member of a dispersed small team, focused on the delivery of lean, high-impact services  

• Research and analyse a wide range of information to create insightful analysis in accordance with strict deadlines, including presenting and incorporating relevant data and visualisations. 

Requirements  

• Bachelor's degree in international relations, Security Studies, Criminal Justice, Journalism, or related field; 

• At least 1-3 years experience in an intelligence or customer-focused role in geopolitical risk, corporate security, government, law enforcement or similar.  

• Fluency in English (written and verbal) - (foreign language skills also desirable); 

• Ability to interpret, organise and visualise data; 

• Ability to determine how geopolitical and security threats could impact private sector operations, travellers and sites; 

• Excellent research skills, with the ability to rapidly digest, evaluate and “sift” large quantities of information from a range of sources; 

• Analytical flair, with the ability to provide rigorous, creative insight into complex situations; 

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced working environment; 

• Ability to work in both individual and team environments; 

• Excellent attention to detail;  

• High-level competency with MS Office and Google Workspace tools;  

Nice to have  

• Advanced degree (Master’s or above); 

• Strong professional network; 

• Experience working in intelligence, geopolitical or security-related disciplines; 

• Analytical and assessment experience for a geographic region (LATAM, MENA, SSA, Europe etc); 

• Strong personal initiative, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and deliver solutions under minimal guidance; 

• Experience with mass notification systems, analytical software or OSINT tools including Everbridge, Navigator and Genetec. 

Interview process   

• Initial call with our Talent Acquisition team member   
• Timed written assessment (arranged at the time that suits you) to test writing and analytical capability.   
• Panel interview with Sibylline hiring manager and members of the embedded team.   
• Meet and Greet with the client.  

Sibylline is committed to the recruitment and selection of candidates without regard for sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, age, political beliefs, culture and lifestyle. We are committed to fostering a business culture that reflects these values and promotes equal opportunity.