Researcher, Online Threat Intelligence

This position will conduct open-source intelligence research to support a complex threat intelligence program.

Role tasks and responsibilities

Research and information gathering

• Conduct research across multiple venues to identify possible threats and threatening discourse surrounding our clients.
• Identify existing and emerging trends in negative chatter surrounding our clients.
• Gather information on individuals and groups posing a threat to our clients and their assets through open source, social media and deep and dark web research.
• When tasked, conduct research on specific topics to contribute to bespoke threat assessments.
• Research new sources of information and develop capabilities to collect and analyse information in support of the team’s mission.

Consulting responsibilities

• Deliver clear and concise written analysis to contribute to the production of high-quality bespoke threat assessments.
• Communicate effectively to conduct peer review of intelligence outputs to support and enhance the quality of final deliverables.

Requirements

• Practical knowledge of open-source intelligence collection and threat analysis.
• Ability to prepare concise written reports with strong attention to detail.
• Experience in directing, collecting, and analyzing information, including following leads, in order to produce timely and actionable intelligence.
• Practical knowledge of the deep and dark web threat landscape preferable.
• Preferred: Additional languages preferable, particularly Spanish and Portuguese.

Competencies

• Demonstrates drive and determi