Security Specialist I&A in London

At International SOS, we are in the business of protecting and saving lives. For 40 years, we have delivered customised security risk management, health, and wellbeing solutions to organisations worldwide. With a presence in 90 countries and a team of nearly 13,000 experts, we provide 24/7 support to help organisations fulfil their Duty of Care responsibilities.

About the role

The Security Specialist, Information & Analysis (I&A) is an integral member of the global Security I&A team. Under the direction and guidance of the Lead Security Analyst Global Threat Monitoring (GTM), you will undertake the collection and processing of information & analysis to provide timely, tactical security assessments and advice, primarily through written reports, to International SOS' clients and internal stakeholders.

You will be tasked with ensuring client-facing security information is up to date, relevant and reflective of the current situation. You will also conduct targeted research against specific security information requirements in support of security assistance operational planning and readiness tasks.

In this role you will be expected to collaborate closely with the Content Services community of medical professionals, researchers, multimedia specialists and editors to deliver a shared vision of audience‐centric and multimedia digital production. You will also be tasked with the delivery of high‐quality security risk assessment and, as required by roster and surge requirements, support Security Assistance colleagues with the coordination of security assistance on a profile and itinerary‐specific basis to travellers, international assignees, domestic nationals, and client risk managers.

You will also support with the delivery of security I&A consulting deliverables, client engagements and contribute to projects relating to functional enhancements, such as the evaluation of collection tools, delivery of escalation matrices.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure client awareness of the current global security environment through all‐source research, processing, and analysis in line with the lead security centre priorities.
• Report and escape security or disruption issues affecting International SOS' clients in line with reporting guidance and thresholds.
• Collaborate with the Content Services professional community of researchers, multimedia specialists and editors to deliver a shared vision of audience‐centric and multimedia digital production.
• Ensure client‐facing security information is up to date and reflective of the current risk environment and International SOS' analytical and operational position.
• Contribute to the delivery of forward‐looking security I&A in support of standing and dynamic priorities.
• Conduct research into specific security‐related information requirements to support operational planning and readiness and to inform International SOS' operational posture.
• Ensure International SOS has a best‐in‐class security I&A and Assistance operation by participating in projects relating to functional enhancements, such as collection tools and trainings.
• Deliver verbal and written security risk assessments tailored to an organisation or individual's profile and itinerary, escalating to senior management as required.

Consulting Delivery & Sales, Marketing Support:

• As required, deliver safety and security trainings and workshops as well as engage in client specific security intelligence consultancy tasks as required.
• Support the Sales and Marketing teams in the articulation of International SOS' services and in providing functional expertise in client facing forums such as webinars.
• Support the production of escalation matrices and other consulting deliverables as required.
• Build an understanding of current events and security environments globally and learn the best practices in implementing an operational all‐source intelligence cycle as well as security risk mitigation, incident response and crisis management planning.
• Attend a structured induction programme focusing on developing research and analysis skills in addition to security risk assessments, as well as wider training courses relating to the work of security risk mitigation as agreed with line management.

About you

• Interest and knowledge in global politics, current events, and associated security landscape, layered with a demonstrated in‐depth understanding of one or several region's geo‐political and security complexity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to explain complex situations to non‐expert audiences in English.
• Ability to critically analyse multiple streams of information under time pressure and produce actionable insights.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office Suite and other applications.
• Proven experience in security intelligence or related field: military, government, NGO, journalism; relevant academic studies.
• International work and/or study experience preferred.
• Experience in writing to senior management and decision makers.
• Experience of working in a customer/client focused role.
• Undergraduate degree (or relevant professional training) in a field related to security, risk management, international politics, or international relations.
• Master's degree in similar fields an advantage.
• Excellent spoken and written English language.
• Other language proficiency desirable; including but not limited to French, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, or Russian.

Additional Information

• Some travel, sometimes on urgent request (not regular).
• Day shift work including occasional overtime based on operational requirements.
• Rotating roster, mix of 9‐ and 12‐hour shifts, no night shifts 3 days on / 4 days off.
• Preferred start date: 9th or 23rd of February 2026.

By joining International SOS, you will contribute to a global network dedicated to protecting people and organisations. We offer a dynamic and respectful workplace where expertise, innovation, and collaboration drive our success. International SOS has been awarded as a Top Employer in the UK by the Top Employer's Institute (TEI) for 2025.