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Researcher, Online Threat Intelligence

Control Risks
San Francisco, CA Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 6/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/16/2026

This position will conduct open-source intelligence research to support a complex threat intelligence program.

Role 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.

  • 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 dep and dark web threat landscape preferable.
  • Preferred: Additional languages preferable, particularly Spanish and Portuguese.

Competencies

  • Demonstrates 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.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent demonstrable experience required

The base salary range for this position is $72,000-$80,000 per year. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Control Risks is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.

Control Risks participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment authorization of all newly hired employees. The E-Verify process is completed during new hire onboarding and completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, at the start of employment. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For more information on E-Verify, please visit www.uscis.gov.

  • Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Salary : $72,000 - $80,000

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