Embedded Threat Analyst Team Leader

Company Description

Sibylline is a leading intelligence and strategic risk consultancy in the security sector. Since 2010 we have supported businesses, governments and NGOs through the provision of 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 to 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

​Our Benefits include:

• ​Medical/Dental/Vision
• Long Term/Short Term Disability
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) up to 5% matching
• Generous PTO

Job Description

Sibylline Ltd is looking for an outstanding threat monitoring professional and leader to join us in an embedded role within a client's Crisis Management team. Based in Austin, TX (US) and reporting to the client’s security leadership, the Embedded Team Leader will co-direct a 24/7 team of analysts spread across the USA, UK and APAC as part of a tight-knit operation providing actionable intelligence and advice to decision makers. 

This position will manage the process for gathering timely and accurate information / intelligence on physical threats and risks to the client globally. As such, the ideal candidate must be adaptable in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. The candidate must have previous exposure to tactical and operational security work in a leadership capacity, having worked their way up through the ranks of a GSOC, SOC or similar physical threat monitoring team (e.g., Operator, to Supervisor, to Lead). Candidates must have strong analysis skills, and be technically savvy with the ability to skilfully conceptualize and synthesise disparate information.  

The position requires the ability to work on weekends and holidays and on rotation. The role is on-site only at our client’s offices in Austin, TX. The candidate will exhibit flexibility and adaptability to changing needs of the work schedule and shift workload. They must be a self-starter, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a global team.  

The candidate will be managed by the client’s team leader day-to-day, but will also report to Sibylline’s Intelligence Operations team. Full support and guidance will be provided from our head office, including training and professional development.  

This position represents an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to continue their development as an intelligence professional with a leading firm growing at 50% per year. We offer strong career progression and are invested in building individuals' personal professional profiles. Moreover, being embedded truly offers “the best of both worlds”, giving a small firm ethos alongside large firm exposure and experience.  

Duties and Responsibilities  

• Supervise the team’s monitoring of open source, social media and vendor feeds for security risks and threats; 

• Draft and review incident alerts and analytical reports that are timely, credible, and provide actionable insight to internal Crisis Management stakeholders;  

• Provide thought leadership for internal stakeholders during ongoing incidents, senior management updates and crisis management / EMT briefings; 

• Work with the client team to optimise processes and SOPs for delivering emergency notifications and assessments to internal customers; 

• Demonstrate keen awareness for the concerns and needs of the client’s staff and operations during emergencies and crises, engaging directly if necessary; 

• Support the growth of the threat monitoring function within the client company by working in collaboration with other team leaders to develop and innovate assessment techniques; 

• Display creative thinking and consulting skills to deliver a continually improving service for the client, supporting the global business;  

• Be an effective leader of a small team, focused on the delivery of lean, high-impact services, whilst fostering a culture of resilience and innovation; and 

• Work flexibly to ensure that client intelligence requirements are met. 

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Qualifications

Minimum  

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Studies, International Relations, Criminal Justice, Business Management, or a related field; 

• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in physical threat monitoring, corporate intelligence and / or a geopolitical analysis-focused role; 

• At least 1-3 years of leadership / management experience; 

• Expert knowledge of threat monitoring tools, open-source research techniques, and mass notification systems (e.g. Everbridge); 

• Knowledge and awareness of geopolitical risks, crime trends, terrorism, armed conflict, and environmental hazards, among other emerging threats; 

• Strong awareness of how global security incidents are liable to impact private-sector staff, assets, and operations – particularly in the technology sector; 

• Fluency in English (both written and verbal);  

• Ability to manipulate and visualise data, using advanced research skills; 

• Ability to rapidly digest, evaluate and “sift” large quantities of information; 

• A visionary mindset, with the ability to inspire others through expert guidance; 

• Ability to quickly determine how security events and crises impact business operations; 

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

• Able to work in both individual and team environments;  

• Excellent attention to detail;  

• High level of competency with MS Office tools. 

Preferred  

• Advanced (Master’s or above) degree in a relevant subject; 

• Foreign language skills; 

• Experience and technical competency with analytical software (e.g. IBM i2, Tableau, Splunk, Recorded Future, Palantir etc.); 

• Knowledge or expertise in at least one of the following: (1) environmental hazards, natural disasters and/or climate change risks; or (2) geographic information system (GIS) mapping software (e.g. ESRI); 

• Cross-functional experience within a global security team (e.g. threat monitoring, travel security, business continuity and crisis management), particularly in a leadership role.   

Additional Information

Next Steps

​Successful candidates will be invited to complete a writing assessment (at an arranged time to suit you) to test writing and analytical ability. 

The remuneration for this role is negotiable for the right candidate, dependent on qualifications, aptitude and experience.  The salary range is $100,000 - $110,000/ year.​

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