Researcher, Online Threat Intelligence

Control Risks
San Francisco, CA, United States
14 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$72,000.0 - $80,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
Spanish, Portuguese

Tech stack

Data Analysis Open Source Technology Open Source Intelligence Cyber Threat Analysis

Job description

  • 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.

  • Practical knowledge of open-source intelligence collection and threat analysis.
  • Ability to prepare concise written reports with strong attention to detail.

Requirements

  • Experience in directing, collecting, and analyzing information, including following leads, in order to produce timely and actionable intelligence.
  • Practical knowledge of the dep and dark web threat landscape preferable.
  • Preferred: Additional languages preferable, particularly Spanish and Portuguese.

Competencies

  • Demonstrates drive and determination to achieve high standards.
  • Uses own knowledge and experience to make sound judgements.
  • Seeks to deliver work of the highest quality.
  • Excellent written communication.

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent demonstrable experience required

Benefits & conditions

The base salary range for this position is $72,000-$80,000 per year. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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