Control Risks

Online Threat Intelligence Researcher

Control Risks • $80K — $95K *
Washington, DC 20011In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field (e.g., political science, international relations)
  • 1+ years in intelligence or security-related roles
  • Experience synthesizing raw data into comprehensive intelligence products
  • Practical knowledge of open-source intelligence (OSINT)
  • Strong report writing skills with attention to detail
  • Experience in investigating and analyzing threats effectively
  • Familiarity with deep and dark web threats is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and assess intelligence alerts from OSINT and security platforms
  • Conduct investigations to identify and analyze potential threats
  • Support incident response efforts for remote employees
  • Refine search queries to enhance intelligence accuracy
  • Produce detailed reports outlining research findings
  • Collaborate with security leadership to manage intelligence priorities
  • Enhance intelligence processes based on alert assessments

Benefits

  • Transparent and competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Discretionary bonus scheme based on performance
  • Support for hybrid working arrangements
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan and other voluntary benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet insurance options available
Full Job Description
Online Threat Intelligence Researcher to support a major client of ours. This position will conduct open-source intelligence research to support our client's threat intelligence program. The role will provide open source intelligence support, focusing on Person of Interest research. OSINT analysts also support Executive Protection and employee, facility, event safety and security by providing persistent situational awareness research and support.
  • Monitor, triage, and assess high-volume intelligence alerts from OSINT and security platforms, identifying potential risks to employees.
  • Conduct deeper-dive investigations into relevant threats and provide actionable insights to support incident response.
  • Support response efforts for incidents impacting remote employees and travelers, including monitoring and communications during active events.
  • Refine and optimize search queries and alerting frameworks to reduce noise and improve intelligence quality.
  • Produce written reports outlining findings identified from threat monitoring and OSINT research.
  • Partner closely with Corporate Security leadership to prioritize alerts, manage workload, and enhance intelligence processes.

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in history, political science, international relations, intelligence analysis, criminal justice, regional studies, or a related discipline
  • 1+ years of experience in intelligence, travel security, protective intelligence, security analysis, threat management, risk management or a related field
  • Proven ability to accurately draw conclusions by synthesizing raw data and information from multiple, unrelated sources into a finished comprehensive product
  • 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.

Benefits
  • Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer.
  • We operate a discretionary bonus scheme that incentivizes, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
  • 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.
  • Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer.
  • 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.

The base salary range for this position is $[redacted]0 per year. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

About Control Risks

Control Risks is a global risk management consultancy headquartered in London, England. The company was founded in 1975 and provides a range of services to help clients manage political, security, and integrity risks in complex and hostile environments. Control Risks has a presence in over 40 countries and works with clients across a range of industries, including energy, financial services, and healthcare. The company is known for its expertise in crisis management and has been involved in some of the world's most high-profile security incidents.
Learn more about Control Risks
Size
3,500 employees
Industry
Business Services
Founded
1975
* Ladders Estimates

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