Security Director I&A
About The Position
International SOS is seeking a Security Director, Information & Analysis (Americas) to lead its regional security intelligence capability across North and South America. The role oversees the Security Information & Analysis function and directs intelligence operations, analytical quality, crisis-management support, and delivery of actionable security intelligence to clients and internal stakeholders. The position reports professionally to the Global Security Director, Information & Analysis. The Security Director leads and develops a regional team of Lead Security Analysts and Security Specialists, supports intelligence-led crisis response and operational planning, and partners with commercial, medical, and operational teams. The role also contributes to client engagement, business growth, consulting, and security thought leadership.
Requirements
- 8–10+ years of experience in security intelligence, geopolitical analysis, risk intelligence, or related fields.
- Extensive experience managing intelligence operations and the full intelligence cycle.
- Strong expertise covering political, security, and risk developments across North and South America.
- Proven experience briefing senior executives, clients, and decision-makers.
- Exceptional analytical and critical-thinking capabilities.
- Strong people-leadership and stakeholder-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Commercial awareness and understanding of security risk management in a business environment.
- Ability to operate effectively within a global, matrixed, and multicultural organization.
- Master’s degree or equivalent professional training in Security Intelligence, International Relations, Political Science, Security Studies, or a related discipline.
- Fluency in English and Spanish.
Nice To Haves
- Background in government, military, intelligence, NGO, journalism, academia, or private-sector security environments.
- Experience in business development, consulting, client engagement, and public speaking.
- Additional language capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee regional Security Information & Analysis activities across the Americas.
- Direct the intelligence cycle, including prioritization, collection, analysis, production, and dissemination.
- Deliver accurate, timely, and actionable intelligence products to internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide intelligence support for business continuity, crisis management, and operational preparedness.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the regional intelligence team; establish development plans, performance standards, and succession strategies.
- Foster analytical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with Security Partners and Commercial teams to support business growth and client retention.
- Present intelligence assessments to senior client audiences and executive stakeholders.
- Contribute to consulting engagements, security assessments, workshops, webinars, and thought leadership initiatives.
- Maintain quality assurance standards for intelligence deliverables.
- Develop and strengthen intelligence methodologies, tools, and processes.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with intelligence providers and external stakeholders throughout the region.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
