OSINT Analyst at PGLS

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive OSINT Analyst/Researcher to support our Intelligence Unit by collecting, analysing, and interpreting publicly available information. The successful candidate will play a critical role in monitoring online sources, tracking geopolitical risks, and delivering actionable intelligence to our clients across various industries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct OSINT investigations using a variety of sources, including social media, forums, news sites, corporate records, and deep/dark web sources.
• Monitor real-time social media activity for emerging threats, geopolitical developments, and industry-specific risks.
• Utilize OSINT tools such as Maltego, Babel Street, Social Links, Hunchly, Echosec, and custom web-scraping techniques to collect intelligence.
• Produce analytical reports such as threat assessments, risk evaluations, vulnerability reports, and intelligence briefings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including security experts, risk analysts, and investigative journalists.
• Ensure compliance with ethical and legal standards, including GDPR and platform terms of service.
• Maintain awareness of emerging OSINT methodologies, automation tools, and AI-driven analytics.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (International Relations, Intelligence Studies, Cybersecurity, Political Science, or a related field). Master’s degree is a plus.
• 1-3 years of experience in intelligence gathering, social media analytics, threat assessment, incident response, or cybersecurity research.
• Strong proficiency in OSINT tools, such as:
• Social media analysis: Babel Street, Talkwalker, Echosec
• Data aggregation: Maltego, Paliscope, Social Links
• Threat intelligence: Recorded Future, IntelTechniques, SpiderFoot
• Experience with geospatial tools and mapping software for location-based intelligence (Google Earth, ArcGIS, Sentinel Hub).
• Familiarity with web scraping, Python scripting, SQL, or regex for data extraction is a plus.
• Report writing experience, with the ability to present complex intelligence findings concisely