Embedded GSOC Intelligence Team Leader

Sibylline Ltd•Toronto, ON

4d•CA$100,000 - CA$125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Sibylline is seeking an experienced security and intelligence professional to lead a newly established Global Security Operations Centre (GSOC) for a multinational e-commerce client. The GSOC Intelligence Team Leader will manage a 24/7/365 team of analysts responsible for threat monitoring, incident response, intelligence analysis, and physical security operations. This role involves line management, scheduling, training, performance management, and setting the standard for intelligence analysis. The Team Leader will also act as a power user for GSOC tools and systems, collaborate with Sibylline management and the client to ensure a smooth transition, and proactively engage with stakeholders to define monitoring and intelligence needs. This is an onsite position in the client’s Toronto office, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, with occasional requirements to work out-of-hours during emergencies.

Requirements

Experience, knowledge, and interest in current affairs, international relations and emerging security threats
Advanced research, intelligence gathering and analytical skills, and the ability to write high-quality products and deliver high-impact briefings for a senior security audience
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills, with a high attention to detail and strong ability to quality assure (peer review) intelligence products
Excellent time management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to set and meet deadlines and manage own / team’s workload accordingly
Ability to solve complex problems with patience and precision, whilst retaining focus on customer needs
Ability to build rapport, strong and sustainable relationships, and interact within all levels of the client
Ability to develop and deliver training and support direct reports’ professional development
Undergraduate or Postgraduate qualifications in International Security, Intelligence, Risk, Geopolitics or other related disciplines, or equivalent professional experience
Experience with GSOC and intelligence tools, including threat monitoring, OSINT, and SOCMINT platforms
At least 5+ years total experience working in a corporate setting or similar public or private sector environments, with at least 2+ year line management experience
Fluent written and spoken English

Nice To Haves

Preferred cross-functional experience within a global security team (e.g. threat monitoring, travel security, business continuity, crisis management), particularly in a leadership role

Responsibilities

Drive the implementation of the new GSOC team, identifying the client’s immediate delivery needs and any team training requirements
Set team priorities, delegate tasks, manage deadlines, provide feedback, and ensure high-quality service delivery
Manage the 24/7/365 shift schedule and ensure full shift coverage
Monitor and direct the team’s use of security systems, intelligence and open-source tools
Lead oversight of GSOC’s adherence to incident response, triage, and escalation Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Provide continuous editorial and mentoring support for the GSOC team
Define and agree on key intelligence priorities with security stakeholders to optimise the production and delivery of intelligence products and briefings
Build and maintain cross-functional stakeholder relationships
Identify process gaps, training gaps, configuration issues, or workflow friction, and implement corrective actions in a timely manner
Display creating thinking and consulting skills to deliver a continually improving service for the client
Other duties as assigned