Jan 4, 2017

Global Security Operations Center Analyst

Employer: Samaritan's Purse
Location: USA-NC-Boone-IHQ


Samaritan's Purse is a non-denominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. For over 40 years, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. If you are searching for a Career with Impact come see how we serve! We have an opportunity for a Global Security Operations Center Analyst to join our security team!

SUMMARY

The Global Security Operations Center Analyst (GSOC), as directed by GSOC Manager and senior security management, is responsible for intelligence collection and analysis utilizing open source materials and internal systems to create, analyze and disseminate intelligence products, alerting the Samaritan’s Purse staff of events and incidents adversely impacting personnel and/or assets. The GSOC Analyst is required to assist in the initial management of critical incidents ranging from extreme weather conditions, political instability, crime, terror to sudden onset disasters utilizing the Samaritan’s Purse crisis management response plans, and help facilitate ministry wide coordination in response to a crisis while supporting management with continuous information on the incident.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Conducts collection of open-source information utilizing multiple systems and sources in order to detect potential threats against the ministry and staff.
Produces and disseminates cyclical 24/7 intelligence products derived from open-source and vendor provided collection efforts to SP’s recognized escalation process.
Produces GIS products to support alerts and reports including daily incident plotting.
Acts as focal point for all threat-related information using SP communications and systems
Monitors Samaritan’s Purse facilities, assets, and oversees access control.
Monitors Mission Aviation Services (MAS) flights and flight manifests.
Answers, documents, and responds to calls coming in on the Critical Incident Phone Line. Performing initial crisis management with caller.
Maintains situational awareness for all ministry locations around the world and responds appropriately when there is a critical incident in those regions.
Assists in monitoring and ministry notification of sudden onset disasters.
Provides timely tactical intelligence/analysis of incidents/situations in proximity to SP staff.
Works closely with Security Team in assisting in the migration processes of threats impacting SP staff.
On a 24/7 basis, monitors issues relating to Travel Risk Management, including tracking of individuals in high risk areas.
Conducts criminal checks and digital background investigations as requested.
Is familiar with all Samaritan's Purse facilities, policies, procedures, and regulations that affect the safety and security of Samaritan's Purse building occupants.
Follows policies and procedures of Samaritan’s Purse as set forth in the Policy Manual.
Attends daily morning devotions and participates in prayer support for the ministry, its donors and volunteers.
Maintains a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public.



QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must maintain a personal relationship with and be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, as well as able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Strong analytical skills and ability to successfully manage multiple priorities
Proficient in all Microsoft Programs with an understanding of SharePoint and ability to create excel pivot tables
Advanced skills and experience in collecting and analyzing large quantities of data to produce assessments, publications and reports
Strong written and verbal communication skills with technical report writing
Proficient in geographic information systems, programming, plotting and legends preferred
Proficient in open source research
Understanding of social media monitoring
In depth knowledge of current global geo/political patterns
Analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to produce trend and pattern analysis
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and demanding work environment
Comfortable with high-tech work environment, and constant learning of new tools and innovations
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management
Flexibility to work all shifts, and willingness to assist the team with overtime when needed.



EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree ( Criminal Justice, History, Communications, Political Science); and/or 5 to 8 years’ experience in international military or law enforcement, intelligence, international security, security analysis, or SOC or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be able to complete/pass a Computer Skills proficiency exam prior to employment. Must be able to complete and pass a written threat analysis report.







LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Must be able to pass a Report Writing test prior to employment.



MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.



REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.



PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.



Employees who work in the U.S. get to take advantage of the following benefits:
Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Long term and short term disability insurance
Term Life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan
Ten paid holidays
Ten or more days of vacation depending on years of service
Ten sick/personal days
Staff discounts at retail stores and service providers in the Boone area and nationwide



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