OSINT Analyst
5 days ago
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive OSINT Analyst/Researcher to support our Intelligence Unit by collecting, analysing, and interpreting publicly available information. The successful candidate will play a critical role in monitoring online sources, tracking geopolitical risks, and delivering actionable intelligence to our clients across various industries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct OSINT investigations using a variety of sources, including social media, forums, news sites, corporate records, and deep/dark web sources.
- Monitor real-time social media activity for emerging threats, geopolitical developments, and industry-specific risks.
- Utilize OSINT tools such as Maltego, Babel Street, Social Links, Hunchly, Echosec, and custom web-scraping techniques to collect intelligence.
- Produce analytical reports such as threat assessments, risk evaluations, vulnerability reports, and intelligence briefings.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including security experts, risk analysts, and investigative journalists.
- Ensure compliance with ethical and legal standards, including GDPR and platform terms of service.
- Maintain awareness of emerging OSINT methodologies, automation tools, and AI-driven analytics.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required (International Relations, Intelligence Studies, Cybersecurity, Political Science, or a related field). Master's degree is a plus.
- 1-3 years of experience in intelligence gathering, social media analytics, threat assessment, incident response, or cybersecurity research.
- Strong proficiency in OSINT tools, such as:
o Social media analysis: Babel Street, Talkwalker, Echosec
o Data aggregation: Maltego, Paliscope, Social Links
o Threat intelligence: Recorded Future, IntelTechniques, SpiderFoot
- Experience with geospatial tools and mapping software for location-based intelligence (Google Earth, ArcGIS, Sentinel Hub).
- Familiarity with web scraping, Python scripting, SQL, or regex for data extraction is a plus.
- Report writing experience, with the ability to present complex intelligence findings concisely.
- Knowledge of international relations and expertise in at least one of the following areas:
o Oil & Gas industry
o Pharmaceutical sector
o IT & Cybersecurity
o Terrorism, nonproliferation, and arms control
o Arms & human trafficking
o Corporate security, private investigation, and law enforcement
o Financial intelligence and fraud analysis
o Journalism and media monitoring
- Ability to thrive in a start-up environment, demonstrating adaptability and resilience.
- Experience working in high-tempo, real-time intelligence environments.
- Proficiency in one or more foreign languages is a strong plus.
- OSINT training or certifications (SANS, Bellingcat, McAfee, or other industry-recognized credentials) are a plus.
Work Environment & Career Growth:
- This role is in-office.
- Opportunities for professional development, OSINT training, and conference participation.
- Clear career growth path towards Senior OSINT Analyst, Intelligence Lead, or Specialized Threat Intelligence roles.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you are passionate about open-source intelligence, security analysis, and global risk monitoring, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our dynamic team
