Global Intelligence Lead - Palo Alto Networks [Contract] 

 Role Description 

 This role is a contract assignment at Palo Alto Networks. Contractors will not be employed by 
 Palo Alto Networks but through our trusted staffing partners. 

 Palo Alto Networks is looking for a  Global Intelligence Lead  to work on the  Global Security & 
 Resilience  team, taking an active role in primary support of our protective intelligence program 
 while contributing across global and strategic intelligence initiatives. This position will report to 
 the  Sr.  Manager of Global Intelligence Programs  and is a great opportunity for a talented 
 individual who has the desire to associate with a fast-growing company in a truly international 
 environment. 

 ●  Location  - USA, Santa Clara, CA (Office Based / On-Site) 
 ●  Duration  - 12 months 

 Your Impact 

 This position calls for someone withs a strong  protective intelligence and strategic 
 analysis  background and works proactively to drive  results. This person is a self-starter, 
 flexible, has a high level of integrity, and is action and goal-oriented in a fast-paced, 
 team-oriented, collaborative environment. 

 ●  Active Protective Intelligence Support:  Take a primary,  active role in supporting the 
 protective intelligence program, leading threat assessments for executive travel, board 
 meetings, and high-profile corporate events to directly inform physical security protocols. 

 ●  Strategic Risk Analysis & Horizon Scanning:  Produce  strategic intelligence 
 assessments covering geopolitical risks, macro-level regional dynamics, and emerging 
 threats to inform enterprise risk management and corporate decision-making. 

 ●  Operational Enablement & Workshops:  Develop and deliver  hands-on training 
 workshops for GSOC and RSOC analysts, elevating tradecraft, OSINT collection, and 
 report-writing capabilities. 

 ●  Targeted OSINT Investigations:  Perform targeted OSINT  investigations and provide ad-hoc threat support for rapid-response physical security 
 needs. 

 ●  Tradecraft & Program Methodology:  Drive continuous improvement in analytical 
 methodologies, intelligence feeds, and structured analytical techniques (e.g., ACH, 
 Scenario Planning) to mature overall team capabilities. 

 ●  Cross-Functional Collaboration:  Partner effectively  with key business 
 partners—including Travel, Crisis Communications, Legal, and Worldwide 
 Operations—to deliver timely intelligence and align risk mitigation strategies. 

 ●  Executive Stakeholder Briefings:  Deliver clear, concise intelligence briefings to 
 business leaders and security leadership, translating complex risk metrics into 
 actionable insight. 

 Your Experience 

 ●  3–5+ years  of dedicated intelligence analysis experience  in corporate security, tech, 
 government, or a related sector. 

 ●  Protective Intelligence Expertise:  Demonstrated experience  supporting protective 
 intelligence programs, executive threat assessments, travel risk, and physical threat 
 monitoring. 

 ●  Strategic & Geopolitical Acumen:  Proven capability  to analyze macro-level 
 geopolitical dynamics and assess potential impacts on global business operations. 

 ●  OSINT & Structured Tradecraft:  Advanced proficiency  with open-source intelligence 
 tools and formal analytical techniques (e.g., ACH, Scenario Planning). 

 ●  Communication & Facilitation:  Strong written and verbal  communication skills, with 
 experience briefing leadership and delivering training/workshops. 

 ●  Self-Motivated Execution:  Proven ability to work independently  out of HQ, manage 
 multiple project deliverables simultaneously, and maintain composure in ambiguous 
 situations. 

 Education 

 ●  Minimum BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience required; MA/MS in 
 Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Political Science, or related s