Researcher- Online Threat Intelligence

Control Risks is seeking a Researcher to join its growing Online Threat Intelligence team, based in Sydney. This is a unique opportunity to work in a team of threat intelligence experts and conduct research on open sources and deep and dark web venues and produce bespoke written analysis.Tasks & responsibilitiesResearch and production• Conduct manual and automated searches to identify threats against our clients and assess their credibility.• Contribute to the production of high-quality bespoke written analysis aimed at contextualising and assessing the threats faced by our clients.• Research new sources of information and develop capabilities to collect and analyse information in support of the team's mission.Consulting responsibilities• Support in the review and delivery of written bespoke work.• Communicate effectively to direct intelligence collection to support and enhance the quality of final deliverables.RequirementsEssential:• Practical knowledge of open-source intelligence collection and threat analysis. Ability to prepare written reports with strong attention to detail.• Experience in managing time efficiently to successfully meet client deadlines.• Experience in directing, collecting and analysing information, including following leads, in order to produce timely and actionable intelligence.Preferred:• An understanding of the main themes in the online threat landscape.• Additional languages preferable but not essential: Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean or Japanese.

Control Risks is seeking a Researcher to join its growing Online Threat Intelligence team, based in Sydney. This is a unique opportunity to work in a team of threat intelligence experts and conduct research on open sources and deep and dark web venues and produce bespoke written analysis.

Tasks & responsibilities

Research and production

• Conduct manual and automated searches to identify threats against our clients and assess their credibility.

• Contribute to the production of high-quality bespoke written analysis aimed at contextualising and assessing the threats faced by our clients.

• Research new sources of information and develop capabilities to collect and analyse information in support of the team's mission.

Consulting responsibilities

• Support in the review and delivery of written bespoke work.

• Communicate effectively to direct intelligence collection to support and enhance the quality of final deliverables.

Requirements

Essential:

• Practical knowledge of open-source intelligence collection and threat analysis. Ability to prepare written reports with strong attention to detail.

• Experience in managing time efficiently to successfully meet client deadlines.

• Experience in directing, collecting and analysing information, including following leads, in order to produce timely and actionable intelligence.

Preferred:

• An understanding of the main themes in the online threat landscape.

• Additional languages preferable but not essential: Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean or Japanese.

Control Risks is a unique organisation to be a part of. Our ultimate success depends on recruiting and retaining talented people and stimulating their creativity and professionalism. Through our culture and the diverse nature and backgrounds of our employees we create an organisation in which you can be yourself in and can enjoy your work. Control Risks provides real benefit to many of the world’s leading organisations, and you can expect direct responsibility early on in your role, career development and the opportunity to work on some fascinating projects in a rewarding, innovative and inclusive environment.

Control Risks is a unique organisation to be a part of. Our ultimate success depends on recruiting and retaining talented people and stimulating their creativity and professionalism. Through our culture and the diverse nature and backgrounds of our employees we create an organisation in which you can be yourself in and can enjoy your work. Control Risks provides real benefit to many of the world’s leading organisations, and you can expect direct responsibility early on in your role, career development and the opportunity to work on some fascinating projects in a rewarding, innovative and inclusive environment.