Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cisco is a leader in security, privacy, and data protection, and their Security and Trust Organization is dedicated to maintaining this reputation. The Protective Intelligence Analyst will minimize risks to Cisco’s executives by engaging with global security threats, monitoring intelligence feeds, and conducting security investigations.
Responsibilities
- Monitor threats against Cisco executives and personnel via vendor intelligence feeds, law enforcement reports, and OSINT research; triage and escalate concerning content based on an established risk matrix
- Produce and deliver risk assessments and recommendations ahead of executive travel; actively monitor intelligence feeds to mitigate potential 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 impacting corporate leadership, assets, or operations
- Contribute to ad-hoc advisories, presentations, and projects on executive security, internal risk, and travel risk management in collaboration 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 collaborate closely 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 alongside Cisco security teams
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in international relations, political science, intelligence studies, criminal justice, journalism, cybersecurity, or a related field
- 1-3 years of government or private sector experience in intelligence analysis, due diligence, investigations, or executive protection, particularly protective intelligence operations
- Strong familiarity with and experience conducting research and applying analytic standards, tradecraft, and intelligence methodologies
- Strong familiarity conducting research and utilizing OSINT tools (e.g., Factal, Ontic, AlertMedia, Everbridge, Silo)
- Prior experience within civilian or military intelligence or 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 open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools, such as 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 and membership in 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
- 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, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use
- 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
- Employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.
Company Overview
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press. It was founded in 1984, and is headquartered in San Jose, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.cisco.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Cisco has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1238 in 2025, 1231 in 2024, 1273 in 2023, 2127 in 2022, 1991 in 2021, 1173 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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