Global Threat Monitoring Security Analyst

About the role

As a Global Threat Monitoring Security Specialist, you will support regional and global security operations by monitoring and analysing high-impact security events, delivering timely risk assessments, and providing actionable advice to clients and internal stakeholders. Working closely with the Chief Security Analyst and Lead Analyst, you will ensure security information remains accurate and up to date, contribute to operational planning through targeted research, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce high-quality, audience-focused content. You will also support security assistance activities, client engagements, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance global threat monitoring capabilities.

Key responsibilities

• Collect, analyse, and interpret security information using all-source research to ensure client-facing content is accurate, relevant, and reflective of the current risk environment.
• Monitor, report, and escalate security or disruption issues impacting clients in line with established guidance and thresholds.
• Conduct targeted research to support operational planning, readiness, and International SOS’ overall security posture.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver high-quality, audience-centric and multimedia security insights and outputs.
• Deliver tailored security risk assessments and support security assistance activities for clients as required.
• Contribute to consulting activities, including delivering safety and security training, workshops, and client-specific advisory support.

About you

• Proven experience in Security Analyst role.
• Strong knowledge of political and security landscape within Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands and International global security regional issues.
• Experience in LATAM and Africa regions are desirable, but not mandatory.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to explain complex situations to non-expert audiences.
• Ability to critically analyse multiple streams of information under time pressure and produce actionable insights.
• Hold full working rights in Australia and be based in Sydney.

Qualifications

• Masters degree level (or relevant professional training) in a field related to security, risk management, international politics or international relations
• Experience in security intelligence or related field: military, government, NGO, journalism; relevant academic studies are considered advantageous
• International work experience is desired

Working Hours

• Rotating roster, 13 hours shifts, no night shifts
• A permanent full-time position
• Office based role located near Wynyard Station, Sydney.

About the company

International SOS (www.internationalsos.com) is a global leader in travel risk management services, with a dedicated workforce of over 12,000 professionals worldwide. We are committed to safeguarding the health, safety, and well-being of individuals, providing unparalleled support and services wherever they are. Our Assistance Centre provides 24/7 international health and security assistance to members travelling or living overseas. Staffed by a network of medical, security, aviation, and logistics specialists, we prepare customers before departure, assist them while abroad, and provide assistance whenever they have a question or concern.

At International SOS, we cultivate a supportive atmosphere where everyone can thrive. We encourage applicants from all ages and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, disabled people, diverse genders, cultures, and languages, LGBTQIA+ identities, neurodivergent individuals and veterans to apply. We value your unique perspectives and skills through our dedication to respect and care. As a truly global organisation; we operate in over 91 countries, with multicultural employees speaking over 100 languages and dialects.