Security Specialist

About the role

The Security Specialist, Information & Analysis, is an integral member of the global security I&A team. Under the direction and guidance of the Lead Security Analyst Global Threat Monitoring, you will undertake the collection and processing of information & analysis to provide timely, tactical security assessments and advice, primarily through written reports, to International SOS’ clients and internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

The Security Specialist Information & Analysis works as part of International SOS's Global Threat Monitoring function, your main tasks will include:

•    Collecting and processing security information through all-source research, ensuring it is up to date, relevant and reflective of the current situation. 
•    Alerting clients and internal stakeholders of relevant high-impact, time-sensitive security events.
•    Collaborate extensively with the Content Services professional community of researchers, multimedia specialists and editors to deliver a shared vision of audience-centric and multimedia digital production.
•    Report and escalate security or disruption issues affecting clients in line with reporting guidance and thresholds.
•    Conducting research into specific security-related questions in order to maintain operational planning and readiness
•    Deliver safety and security training and workshops as well as engaging in client specific security intelligence consultancy tasks as required
 

About you

As a Security Specialist Information & Analysis you will need:

•    Proven experience in security intelligence / related field: academic studies, military, government, NGO, or journalism
•    Experience handling geo-political analysis 
•    International work experience is an advantage
•    Ability to critically analyse multiple streams of information under time pressure 
•    Degree or relevant professional training in a field related to security, risk management, international politics or international relations.  
•    Fluent written and verbal English and the ability to explain complex situations to non-expert audiences.
•    Advanced professional proficiency in French, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic or Russian preferred.

Benefits

Security Specialists will receive:

-Structured career development track, with opportunities for progression and advancement
-A day’s leave for your birthday
-Private health care, dental cover, pension scheme, life insurance, paid volunteering day
-Some travel may be required, sometimes at short notice
-Access to our Employee Assistance & Employee Support Programme and Chiswick Business Park Enjoy Work events