Protective Intelligence Analyst

2 Hours ago • 12 Years + • Cyber Security

Job Details

Responsibilities
The Global Physical Security Intelligence team empowers risk-informed decisions that protect TikTok’s people, assets, operations, and reputation. We deliver actionable intelligence products and services to help prevent, detect, and respond to physical security threats worldwide. We are looking for a Protective Intelligence Analyst to join our team, primarily focusing on the Americas region. In this role, you'll proactively identify and assess potential threats to executives, operations, and events using various intelligence sources and tools. You’ll collaborate closely with teams across the business—including Executive Protection, Physical Security, Legal, and more—to ensure timely, tailored intelligence that supports security planning and decision-making. While focused on the Americas, you’ll also support global initiatives as needed. Responsibilities - Lead the design and execution of advanced intelligence collection, analysis, and dissemination frameworks to support executive protection and enterprise physical security operations. - Drive strategic threat assessment programs, including scenario-based threat modeling for high-risk locations, individuals, and events. - To identify emerging risks, monitor and analyze public and proprietary sources—including social media, forums, and the deep/dark web. - Perform continuous monitoring of public, proprietary, and clandestine sources (e.g., social media, deep/dark web, threat forums) to identify, assess, and escalate credible threats. - Expertise on threat actor tactics, behavioral indicators, and escalation patterns to inform decision-making and risk response. - To integrate intelligence into operations, build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional partners, including Executive Protection, Legal, Insider Risk, and Crisis Management. - Train and mentor junior intelligence personnel; contribute to developing SOPs, analytical standards, and product quality controls. - Lead the evaluation and integration of new intelligence tools, technologies, and vendor capabilities. - Deliver concise intelligence briefings and written products to technical and non-technical audiences. - Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and care. - Support crisis response and surge operations as required, including domestic and international travel.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: - Progressive experience in protective intelligence, threat analysis, or a closely related intelligence discipline in corporate security, government, or law enforcement. - Advanced proficiency with OSINT and SOCMINT platforms such as Brandwatch, Liferaft, Skopenow, Flashpoint, and Echosec. - Strong analytical writing and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex findings into clear, actionable intelligence. - Proven expertise in behavioral threat assessment frameworks (e.g., CTAP-25, WAVR-21, RAGE), with practical application to real-world threat scenarios. - Fluency in English and at least one additional language (Spanish or Portuguese preferred since this role will support the LATAM region). - Willingness to work non-standard hours and be available for crisis response. - Active membership in professional security/intelligence organizations (e.g., ASIS, ATAP, AIRIP). Preferred Qualifications: - Previous experience directly supporting executive protection teams with actionable intelligence and operational planning. - History of producing high-impact intelligence products and briefings for executive and technical audiences. - Experience leading threat assessments related to geopolitical risk, insider threats, and high-profile individuals. - Familiarity with enterprise security ecosystems, including access control, travel risk management, and incident response.
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $105000 - $185000 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. Exercising sound judgment.

About Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join ByteDance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.

As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

Reasonable Accommodation

ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at

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