Researcher - Online Threat Intelligence

The Online Threat Intelligence Researcher will conduct open-source intelligence research to support a complex threat intelligence program.

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

Knowledge and experience

• 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
• Additional languages preferable: Spanish, Portuguese, Russian.

Qualifications and specialist skills

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Open-source intelligence qualifications.

Competencies

• Clear, committed and delivers on what is required in role and strives to exceed expectations. Shows 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.

Behaviours

1. All employees are expected to display behaviours reflective of our company values: Integrity and Ethics, Collaboration and Teamwork, Commitment to People and Professionalism and Excellence.

Benefits

• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
• Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise 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.