Cisco’s Security and Trust Organization is seeking a Protective Intelligence Analyst to proactively identify and respond to security threats against Cisco’s executives and personnel. The role involves conducting investigations, monitoring threats, and collaborating with various teams to enhance Cisco’s security posture.
Monitor threats against Cisco executives and personnel via vendor intelligence feeds, law enforcement reports, and OSINT research, triaging and escalating based on an established risk matrix
Produce and deliver risk assessments and recommendations ahead of executive travel, and perform active monitoring of intelligence feeds to mitigate travel disruptions and risks
Conduct security investigations and maintain awareness of persons of interest (POIs) and potential hostile actors
Draft recurring reports analyzing internal threat metrics, emerging security TTPs, and geopolitical, cyber, and physical threats that may impact leadership, assets, or operations
Contribute to ad-hoc advisories, presentations, and projects on executive security, internal risk, and travel risk management, collaborating with STO Global Security, Executive Protection teams, and partners
Coordinate with Cisco vendors, internal stakeholders, and public/private partners to refine tooling, configure intelligence feeds, and liaise on risk concerns
Provide on-site or remote intelligence support for corporate events, shareholder meetings, and high-profile engagements; assist with pre-event security planning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in international relations, political science, intelligence studies, criminal justice, journalism, or a related field
2-4 years of government or private sector experience in intelligence analysis, due diligence, investigations, or executive protection, particularly protective intelligence operations
Experience working directly with executive protection teams in an operational environment
Strong familiarity with and experience conducting research and using analytic standards, tradecraft, and intelligence methodologies
Experience conducting research and utilizing OSINT tools (e.g., Factal, Ontic, AlertMedia, Everbridge, Silo)
Preferred
Prior experience within civilian or military intelligence, law enforcement agencies, or private sector companies focused on protection operations
Familiarity with protective intelligence, insider threat analysis, and security risk management
Experience providing intelligence support for executive protection operations, with an understanding of protection protocols, industry standards, vendor relationships, and specialized terminology
Ability to read and write in a foreign language such as Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Arabic, Hindi, Polish, or Japanese
Basic understanding of cybersecurity operations, threats, and trends
Intellectual curiosity and exceptional attention to detail
Proficiency with current open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools (e.g., Ontic, Factal, Flashpoint) or similar systems
Ability to draft clear and concise threat assessments and position papers on complex geopolitical, security, and/or policy issues
Excellent critical thinking, judgement, written and verbal communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
A global perspective with the ability to work across and engage individuals and teams from different geographies, cultures, and backgrounds. Familiarity with public-private partnership programs such as the Domestic Security Alliance Council (DSAC) and/or Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
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Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
