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# Researcher, Online Threat Intelligence

- **Company:** Control Risks
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $72,000.0 - $80,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Open Source Technology, Open Source Intelligence, Cyber Threat Analysis
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://apply.workable.com/control-risks-6/j/7470A91D0D

## About the Role

* 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

## 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.


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