OSINT & Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
Conduct deep-web OSINT investigations, threat attribution, data breach discovery, and intelligence report authoring for defense and corporate clients.
Role Overview & Operational Scope
You will uncover hidden connections, trace threat actor infrastructure, monitor underground forums, and synthesize complex investigative trails into clear, defensible reports for law enforcement, corporate boards, and security teams.
Key Responsibilities & Production Deliverables
- Conduct complex open-source and social media intelligence (OSINT/SOCMINT) investigations.
- Monitor dark web marketplaces, Telegram channels, and leak sites for corporate data compromises.
- Analyze domain infrastructure, SSL certificates, passive DNS records, and WHOIS histories to map threat networks.
- Compile structured intelligence dossiers with clear evidentiary timelines and chain of custody documentation.
- Support law enforcement and legal teams in cyber crime analysis and evidence verification.
Mandatory Foundational Knowledge
- Strong knowledge of digital footprinting, attribution methodologies, and OPSEC best practices.
- Familiarity with cyber forensics, email header analysis, and metadata extraction techniques.
- Understanding of Indian IT laws, evidence handling procedures, and digital privacy mandates.
Mandatory Practical Skills & Architecture
- Proven expertise using OSINT tools: Maltego, Recon-ng, Spiderfoot, Shodan, Censys, and PhoneInfoga.
- Proficiency in dark web navigation, cryptocurrency transaction tracking, and breach database querying.
- Scripting ability in Python for automated scraping and data aggregation.
Problem Solving, Execution Rigor & Curiosity
- Inquisitive, analytical mindset that loves connecting fragmented clues to reveal the bigger picture.
- Unwavering adherence to ethical boundaries and strict confidentiality guidelines.
5-Day Live Technical Evaluation Milestone
5-Day Investigative Milestone: Perform a simulated open-source investigation on a synthetic threat case study, identifying infrastructure links and producing an actionable intelligence briefing (strictly 5 working days). Triggers immediate official offer letter issuance upon review.
Institutional Hiring Protocol: Candidates who pass initial resume screening are invited to a live, practical evaluation milestone spanning strictly not more than 5 working days. Verifiable completion and code audit by your assigned senior engineering mentor is the sole prerequisite for official corporate offer letter issuance.
Compensation, Total Rewards & Advancement
- Annual package ₹6,00,000–₹11,00,000 with per-investigation bonuses.
- Access to specialized threat intelligence databases, commercial tools, and investigation platforms.
- Continuous upskilling in digital forensics and threat intelligence frameworks.
Dedicated Inquiries Inbox for This Role
Have questions regarding architecture scope or wish to share private research repos directly? Messages sent to this address route straight to the engineering leads reviewing this opening.
osint-cyber-threat-intelligence-careers@cehpoint.co.in
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