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.

 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