At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.
Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.
The Threat Intelligence Analyst will play a critical role within Axon’s Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) by actively monitoring the global threat landscape, conducting in-depth threat analysis, and enabling early detection of risks that could impact Axon’s rapidly scaling global footprint—including people, facilities, travelers, and operations. This role is central to the GSOC’s mission of protecting life, mitigating loss, and moving from a reactive posture to a more proactive, intelligence-led approach—anticipating, assessing, and actioning threats before they materialize. The analyst will bridge threat intelligence across physical security, information security, and cybersecurity domains to ensure unified situational awareness and risk mitigation.
Key Responsibilities- Continuously monitor global threat landscapes, focusing on civil unrest, geopolitical instability, extremism, and organized crime.
- Provide near real-time threat intelligence to GSOC leadership, enabling informed decision-making and proactive risk mitigation.
- Produce clear, timely threat assessments, advisories, BOLOs, and situational reports for stakeholders across global operations, executive protection, workplace violence, and event security.
- Serve as a liaison between GSOC and InfoSec/Cybersecurity teams, ensuring cross-domain threat intelligence convergence.
- Develop and maintain early warning indicators, risk models, and intelligence watchlists for high-priority regions and assets.
- Support incident monitoring, threat validation, and escalation during crisis events impacting global facilities or personnel.
- Contribute to development of GSOC threat intelligence SOPs and playbooks, integrating tools and platforms like Fusus, ZeroFox, Citizen, and others.
- Assist in training GSOC staff on intelligence tools, procedures, and current threats.
- Represent Axon in external threat intelligence exchanges and corporate security working groups.
- 3–5 years of experience in threat intelligence, physical security, military, law enforcement, or corporate security settings.
- Demonstrated expertise in OSINT tools, social media exploitation, and global threat monitoring platforms.
- Strong analytical and writing skills with the ability to create concise, decision-ready reports.
- Understanding of the convergence between physical security, cybersecurity, and information security domains.
- Experience with enterprise security risk management and incident command models
- Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure, with discretion and professionalism.
- Bachelors degree in criminal justice, Intelligence Studies, Homeland Security, or equivalent experience.
- Experience developing detailed threat profiles for global regions, cities, and Axon site locations.
- Supportive role in physical security site assessments, including Threat and Vulnerability Assessments (TVAs).
- Familiarity with travel security programs and integrating threat intel into travel protocols.
- Understanding of executive protection support and protective intelligence methodologies.
- Experience with Axon security tech stack including Fusus, Dedrone, Skydio, body-worn cameras, and Citizen Enterprise.
- Relevant certifications such as CTIA, GCTI, GIAC GSIH, or equivalent.
- Knowledge of behavioral threat assessment and workplace violence prevention programs.
- Experience supporting GSOC operations, global events, or major incident responses.
- Prior experience or demonstrated willingness to integrate into an Incident Command framework, including a significant role supporting ICS-based response in security, military, law enforcement, or corporate settings.
- Strong alignment with Axon’s mission to Protect Life and a commitment to supporting public safety and the greater good of the community.
- Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Fitness Programs
- Emotional & Mental Wellness support
- Learning & Development programs
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- And yes, we have snacks in our offices
Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.
Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Important Notes
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.
Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
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Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email [email protected]. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.
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Skills Required
- 3-5 years of experience in threat intelligence, physical security, military, law enforcement, or corporate security settings
- Expertise in OSINT tools, social media exploitation, and global threat monitoring platforms
- Strong analytical and writing skills, including concise decision-ready reporting
- Understanding of physical security, cybersecurity, and information security convergence
- Experience with enterprise security risk management and incident command models
- Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure with discretion and professionalism
- Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, Intelligence Studies, Homeland Security, or equivalent experience
- Experience developing threat profiles for global regions, cities, and company sites
- Experience supporting physical security site assessments and Threat and Vulnerability Assessments
- Familiarity with travel security programs and integrating threat intelligence into travel protocols
- Understanding of executive protection support and protective intelligence methodologies
- Experience with Fusus, Dedrone, Skydio, body-worn cameras, or Citizen Enterprise
- Relevant certifications such as CTIA, GCTI, or GIAC GSIH
- Knowledge of behavioral threat assessment and workplace violence prevention programs
- Experience supporting GSOC operations, global events, or major incident responses
- Experience supporting an Incident Command framework, including ICS-based security response
Axon Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Axon and has not been reviewed or approved by Axon.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with employer HSA contributions and 24/7 mental-health support. Wellness programs and fitness options further enhance the package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Total rewards commonly include stock grants and an employee stock purchase plan alongside base pay and bonuses. Equity is highlighted as a motivating component of compensation.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is offered, including a standard period with additional supplemental pregnancy leave. Family-focused policies are positioned as a meaningful part of the overall benefits.
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What We Do
Our mission is to protect life by making the bullet obsolete and developing technologies to make the world a safer place. Axon is a software & hardware team of product experts, security pros, engineering wizards, sales & marketing pros, and technology buffs - all committed to helping make the world a safer place.
Why Work With Us
Axon innovations exist to bridge the divide between communities and law enforcement. Our team works to solve big societal issues by providing public safety with the tools to help decrease use-of-force and increase transparency and accountability. Big goals mean we need high-performance teams, independent thinking, and cross-functional excellence.
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