Analyst - Global Security - FTC

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

BEACON RED is seeking an Analyst - Global Security to support EDGE Group’s Global Security function. Working closely with Global Security leadership, watch keepers and relevant business stakeholders, the Intelligence Analyst will produce timely, actionable intelligence to support EDGE Group’s travel risk management framework, operational decision-making, and incident response.

The Analyst will monitor and analyze geopolitical, security, health, environmental and regulatory developments that may affect personnel travelling or working internationally. In addition to producing security and travel risk assessments, the Analyst will contribute to the Global Security’s Common Operating Picture (COP) by identifying emerging threats, assessing potential impacts, and forecasting developments to mitigate risks to EDGE Group personnel and assets abroad.

• Monitor global intelligence sources, security alerts, open-source reporting and geopolitical developments to identify emerging threats to EDGE personnel and business travelers.
• Analyze geopolitical, security and socio-economic developments and assess their potential impact on international travel and overseas operations.
• Produce country and destination risk assessments, threat profiles and travel intelligence packs for international travelers.
• Support incident monitoring by analyzing developments and providing intelligence context during ongoing events.
• Support the development and re4nement of intelligence work3ows, analytical methodologies, travel risk products and reporting standards.

• 5 years of relevant military or police experience in intelligence collection and/or analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor multiple information sources and identify emerging issues or incidents.
• Experience producing clear, accurate written intelligence reports, threat assessments, or incident documentation for operational or leadership audiences.
• Strong situational awareness and analytical capability with the ability to interpret geopolitical, security, and operational developments relevant to international travel or overseas operations.
• Ability to operate e.ectively within a shift-based or 24/7 operational environment, supporting real-time monitoring and analytical tasks.

• Experience working within a GSOC, Security Operations Centre (SOC), Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), or control room environment.
• Experience supporting travel risk monitoring, personnel tracking, or duty-of-care programs.
• Familiarity with GSOC technologies, including:
  Travel tracking platforms;
  Security intelligence feeds;
  Incident management systems; & Geospatial monitoring tools

Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.

At EDGE, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, EDGE is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into…