Job Specifications
At International SOS, we are in the business of protecting and saving lives. For 40 years, we have delivered customised security risk management, health, and wellbeing solutions to organisations worldwide. With a presence in 90 countries and a team of nearly 13,000 experts, we provide 24/7 support to help organisations fulfil their Duty of Care responsibilities.
Now, we’re looking for talented individuals to join our team and make a difference.
Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities
The Security Specialist, Information & Analysis (SSI&A) is an integral member of the regional security I&A team and Global Threat Monitoring Centre (GTMC). Under the direction and guidance of the Security Director, I&A, as well as the regional and Global Threat Monitoring Lead Security Analysts, the Security Specialist, I&A will undertake the collection and processing of information & analysis to provide timely security assessments and advice to International SOS’ clients and internal stakeholders, through primarily, but not exclusively, written reports.
As a specialist in the GTMC, the SSIA will support the delivery of tactical and operational intelligence reports to enable client decision-making in line with the GTMC’s operational structure. The SSIA will leverage collection tools to conduct monitoring of regional developments and delivery of corresponding security reports across a global remit. The SSIA will also support key intelligence requirements within the crisis management and operational planning contexts.
The Security Specialist, I&A will be tasked with supporting a range of intelligence needs, including, contributing to security assistance operational planning and readiness tasks by targeted research against specific security information requirements.
The Security Specialist, I&A is expected to collaborate closely with the Content Services professional community of researchers, multimedia specialists and editors to deliver a shared vision of audience-centric and multimedia digital production.
The Security Specialist, I&A will also be tasked with the delivery of high-quality security risk assessments, advice and the coordination of security assistance on a profile and itinerary-specific basis to travellers, international assignees, domestic nationals, and client risk managers, as required by roster and surge requirements. The Security Specialist, I&A will also support on an ad-hoc basis with the delivery of security I&A consulting deliverables, client engagements and contribute to projects relating to functional enhancements, such as the evaluation of collection tools, delivery of escalation matrices etc.
Key Responsibilities
Core Client Support:
Ensure client awareness of the current security environment in countries in the region(s) through all-source research, processing and analysis in line with the Lead Security Centre and Global Threat Monitoring Centre priorities.
Report and escalate security or disruption issues affecting International SOS’ clients in line with reporting guidance and thresholds.
Contribute to the delivery of forward-looking security I&A in support of standing and dynamic priorities.
Contribute to operational planning and readiness as required by conducting research into specific security-related questions in order to inform International SOS’ operational posture.
Support priority intelligence requirements in line with regional and global crisis management procedures.
Contribute to ensuring International SOS has a best-in-class security I&A and Assistance operation by participating in projects relating to functional enhancements, such as collection tools and trainings.
Deliver verbal and written security risk assessments tailored to an organisation or individual’s s profile and itinerary, escalating to senior management as required.
Key Responsibilities (cont.)
Consulting Delivery & Sales, Marketing Support
As required, deliver safety and security trainings and workshops as well as engage in client specific security intelligence consultancy tasks as required.
Support the Sales and Marketing teams in the articulation of International SOS’ services and in providing functional expertise in client facing forums such as webinars
Support the production of escalation matrices and other consulting deliverables as required.
Personal Development
Build an understanding of all current events affecting the regional and global security environments and learn the best practices in implementing an operational all-source intelligence cycle as well as security risk mitigation, incident response and crisis management planning
Attend a structured induction programme focusing on developing research and analysis skills in addition to security risk assessments, as well as wider training courses relating to the work of security risk mitigation as agreed with line management.
Required Skills And Knowledge
Strong knowledge of the global political and security landscape .
Excellent written and verbal
About the Company
The International SOS Group of Companies has been in the business of saving lives for over 40 years. Protecting global workforces from health and security threats, we deliver customised health, security risk management and wellbeing solutions to fuel our clients' growth and productivity. In the event of extreme weather, an epidemic or a security incident, we provide an immediate response providing peace of mind. Our innovative technology and medical expertise with a focus on prevention, offers real-time, actionable insights ...
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