About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

We are seeking analysts experienced in a GSOC (Global Security Operations Center) environment to join a Confidential Client operations team. This is a non-IT/cybersecurity position focused on open-source intelligence (OSINT) and threat monitoring to identify emerging risks to client assets, operations, and personnel. The role emphasizes strong written communication, attention to detail, and an interest in global affairs and physical security trends.

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Key Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze open-source data about global events to identify and mitigate threats to office locations, events, assets, and personnel.
• Monitor client travel itineraries and provide cross-checked daily reviews as required.
• Produce written advisories, incident reports, and formal recommendations for clients traveling to higher-risk locations.
• Maintain regular communication and handoffs with colleagues in the Manhattan and London operations centers during and between shifts.
• Execute routine and emergency communications, and act as a liaison between clients, internal departments, and leadership during incidents.
• Draft, document, and edit policies, SOPs, and procedural improvements.
• Provide initial and ongoing emergency response support per established procedures.
• Participate in special projects, periodic reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

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Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required (e.g., International Relations, Political Science, History, English, Communications, or related field).
• Entry-level to early-career: recent graduates or professionals with 1–2 years of experience in security operations, military, law enforcement, or research-focused roles are encouraged to apply.
• Experience using proximity alerting, intelligence platforms, or other OSINT tools is preferred.
• Strong written communication and proofreading skills; attention to detail is essential.
• Ability to remain calm and prioritize in a fast-paced, shifting operational environment.
• Demonstrated interest in breaking news, geopolitical events, and global risk issues.
• Experience handling confidential information and working both independently and collaboratively.

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Shift, Location & Schedule

• Positions are in-person in Midtown Manhattan (Manhattan, NY).
• This role includes rotating day and night shifts on a month-to-month basis and requires weekend and holiday coverage (averaging ~40 hours/week).

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Assessment & Screening

• Qualified candidates will be asked to provide a writing sample and complete a proofreading assessment.
• Employment is contingent on a background check and execution of a non-disclosure agreement.

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Compensation

• Annual salary range: $66,560 - $72,800.
• Compensation is provided by the Confidential Client and aligns with the responsibilities and experience required.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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