GSOC Analyst

Palo Alto Networks • Office - USA - CA - Headquarters, CA

3d • $78,900 - $127,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a GSOC Analyst to help protect the company’s people, property, information, and operations. The role supports a 24/7 Global Security Operations Center by monitoring global security threats and incidents, assessing potential business impacts, and providing actionable intelligence to security teams and other stakeholders. The analyst works independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, including during high-tempo or crisis situations.

The position uses open-source intelligence, social media, and AI-enabled platforms to identify and assess emerging risks. It also provides travel security monitoring and support through International SOS, tactical intelligence for incidents and corporate events, and recommendations to Regional Security Managers and other stakeholders. The analyst contributes to the development and continuous improvement of GSOC processes, tools, workflows, and operational effectiveness.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and experience in a GSOC, security operations, intelligence analysis, or risk management environment. A master’s degree is preferred. The position is based on the company’s in-person work model, with most teams working from the office full time and flexibility when needed. The stated annual salary range is $78,900–$127,600; compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus, depending on qualifications, experience, and work location.

Requirements

• Experience in a GSOC, security operations, intelligence analysis, or risk management environment, preferably supporting a global corporate organization.
• Ability to analyze physical security, geopolitical, travel, and operational risks and assess their potential impact.
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of multi-source information, including OSINT, social media, and internal reporting, into clear, actionable intelligence products.
• Experience with security, intelligence, travel risk, emergency management, or similar enterprise platforms such as Everbridge, Dataminr, or International SOS; understanding of platform capabilities, configurations, workflows, integrations, and limitations beyond routine use.
• Ability to operate effectively in a 24/7 environment, including supporting after-hours incidents and extended-duration events as needed.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure, including during high-tempo or crisis situations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including concise reporting and briefing stakeholders at various levels, including senior leadership.
• Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail, strong analytical and critical thinking skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability and comfort working amid ambiguity, evolving priorities, and incomplete information.
• Understanding of security best practices, risk management principles, compliance considerations, and relevant industry standards.
• Bachelor’s degree required, with broad exposure to security and safety-related requirements and strong business acumen.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support a 24/7 Global Security Operations Center by monitoring and analyzing worldwide security threats and incidents that may affect personnel, assets, or operations.
• Use OSINT, social media, and AI-enabled platforms to identify, assess, and escalate emerging risks in real time.
• Create incident reports, travel risk briefings, and event security assessments for internal security teams and, when required, senior leadership.
• Provide travel security monitoring and support through International SOS, including tracking global travelers, issuing advisories, and responding to incidents affecting employees abroad.
• Deliver tactical intelligence during ongoing incidents and planned corporate events to support timely decisions and risk mitigation.
• Monitor geopolitical and security developments globally, assess potential business impacts, and provide recommendations to Regional Security Managers and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to GSOC program development and improvement projects by identifying gaps, recommending improvements, and sharing knowledge.
• Support the evaluation, testing, implementation, and continuous improvement of GSOC platforms, including workflow and alerting improvements, user acceptance testing, process documentation, and feedback to vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, Legal, Crisis Management, Executive Protection, IT, Facilities, and Travel.

Benefits

• Compensation may include restricted stock units and a bonus.
• The company describes employee benefits as available; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time