Data Collection: Intelligence Analyst

WHO ARE WE?

Searchlight Cyber was founded in 2017 with a mission to stop threat actors from acting with impunity. Its External Cyber Risk Management Platform helps organizations to identify and protect themselves from threats emerging from the cybercriminal underground, with Attack Surface Management and Threat Intelligence tools designed to separate the signal from the noise. It is used by some of the world's largest enterprises, government and law enforcement agencies, and the Managed Security Service Providers at the forefront of protecting customers from external threats.

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ABOUT THE POSITION

Searchlight Cyber is actively seeking a Junior Intelligence Analyst to become an integral part of its Intelligence and Data Collection team. This role is crucial for expanding the breadth, depth and quality of the company's data collection capability.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the identification, acquisition, and processing of vital information. This will primarily involve extensive research and data gathering from the complex and often clandestine realms of the dark web, as well as leveraging publicly available open-source intelligence.

This position presents a great opportunity for an individual who is passionate about deepening their expertise in the rapidly evolving fields of cyber threat intelligence and data collection methodologies. The Junior Intelligence Analyst will gain invaluable hands-on experience, working alongside seasoned professionals. We are looking for someone eager to learn, grow, and make a tangible impact on global cybersecurity and intelligence.

WHAT WILL I DO?

• Intelligence Requirements
• Be reactive to the requirements of internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor emerging threats and changes in the operating environment.
• Data Collection
• Identify new sources of potential interest.
• Engage with relevant stakeholders to ensure relevant cyber content is harvested and made available.

• Help determine the prioritization of data collection requests.

• Information Processing

• Undertake the evaluation, analysis, integration and interpretation of information in order to produce intelligence on a range of cyber threat subjects.

• Intelligence Product Production & Dissemination

• Develop actionable intelligence products and outputs such as threat assessments and intelligence reports.
• Develop content for the use of the Searchlight Cyber marketing team. This content could include research papers on subjects of interest, analysis of data breaches, or content for Podcasts and Webinars.
• Research & Knowledge Sharing
• Share knowledge within the team to benefit and enhance understanding.
• Platform Development
• Engage with relevant internal stakeholders to develop the Searchlight platform in a manner that will benefit end users collection, processing and dissemination activities.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Experience:
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in intelligence analysis, cybersecurity, or related fields.
• Understanding of the cyber threat environment.
• Demonstratable cyber security / intelligence learning.
• Technical Competence:
• Understanding of intelligence frameworks.
• Understand and abide by the principles of intelligence.
• Experience with databases / APIs.
• Personal Qualities & Attributes:
• Communication skills
• Problem solving
• Adaptability
• Team oriented
• Strategic thinking

WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

Job satisfaction; working for a company that is genuinely making people's lives better and helping to reduce the impact of internet based crime and improve security across the globe. You will have the opportunity to grow your career with the company in a very exciting industry.

On top of a generous salary in line with your experience, you'll receive a great benefits package and a learning and development plan to help ensure your career always moves in the right direction.

We are committed to hiring the best people to join our team, we are an equal opportunity company. We all come together with a real passion for technology and a drive to make a difference.

You'll be challenged with interesting projects that will help you think outside the box and have plenty of opportunities to learn and practice new skills. You'll be a key member of the team, directly contributing to our customer relationships and helping business goals. We believe in training & development, having fun and a great work life balance.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Screening Call with our Talent Manager
• Interview with our Head of Data Collection
• Intelligence analysis task
• Decision / Offer
• Onboarding for successful candidate