Researcher - Online Threat Intelligence
The purpose of this role is to conduct open-source intelligence research to support a complex threat intelligence program.Role tasks and responsibilitiesResearch 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.
- 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.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent demonstrable experience required.
- 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 dep and dark web threat landscape preferable.
- Additional languages preferable, particularly Spanish and Portuguese.
- 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.
- Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer.
- Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasize the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
- Medical Benefits, Prescription Benefits, FSA, Dental Benefits, Vision Benefits, Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Disability Benefits, Voluntary Benefits, 401 (K) Retirement, Nationwide Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
- As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.