FIMI & OSINT Analysts - Junior & Senior

Cronos Europa; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cronos Europa seeks a skilled FIMI & OSINT Analyst for our Brussels team. You will identify, monitor, analyse, and attribute FIMI activities using OSINT/SOCMINT/WEBINT techniques. You will transform complex data into clear intelligence products for diverse stakeholders.

The role requires 3+ years in OSINT-related fields, excellent analytical skills, and fluency in English. On-site work in Brussels, Belgium is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in OSINT, SOCMINT, and WEBINT research.
• Experience conducting online investigations and analysing complex information environments.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with ability to identify patterns and connections.
• Proven ability to transform unstructured information into structured, data-driven intelligence assessments.
• Experience producing analytical reports and presenting findings to stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Full professional proficiency in English.
• Ability and willingness to work on-site in Brussels, Belgium.

Responsabilités

• Conduct advanced intelligence collection and research using OSINT, SOCMINT, and WEBINT methodologies.
• Monitor and analyse online environments to identify FIMI activities, influence operations, and disinformation campaigns.
• Map and track threat actor networks, behaviours, TTPs.
• Perform attribution analysis to identify actors behind foreign information manipulation campaigns.
• Gather, assess, and validate intelligence from multiple open sources.
• Produce concise, evidence-based intelligence reports, threat assessments, and analytical briefings.
• Translate complex findings into actionable insights for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to support decision-making.
• Stay informed on geopolitical developments and emerging analytical methodologies.

Connaissances

OSINT

SOCMINT

WEBINT

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Stakeholder communication

English proficiency

On-site work

Description du poste

About Cronos Europa

Cronos Europa is a leading IT and digital transformation partner dedicated exclusively to European Institutions and agencies, delivering mission‑critical solutions that shape Europe’s digital future. As part of the Cronos Group, one of the most innovative and fastest‑growing tech ecosystems in Europe, we benefit from a vast pool of expertise and cutting‑edge capabilities. With over 1,000 specialists across Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, we combine deep institutional knowledge with strong engineering excellence to support long‑term, high‑impact EU programmes requiring reliability, scalability, and innovation.

About the job

We are looking for a skilled FIMI & OSINT Analyst to join our team in Brussels. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, monitoring, analysing, and attributing Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) activities through advanced open-source intelligence techniques. You will work with complex datasets and online information ecosystems to uncover threat actors, assess influence operations, and provide actionable intelligence. The role requires strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to transform raw intelligence into clear and impactful reporting for a variety of stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced intelligence collection and research using Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT), and Web Intelligence (WEBINT)methodologies.
• Monitor and analyse online information environments to identify and assess FIMI activities, influence operations, disinformation campaigns, and emerging threats.
• Map and track threat actor networks, behaviours, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Perform attribution analysis to identify actors behind foreign information manipulation and interference campaigns.
• Gather, assess, and validate qualitative and quantitative intelligence from multiple open sources.
• Produce concise, evidence-based intelligence reports, threat assessments, analytical briefings, and presentations.
• Translate complex findings into actionable insights tailored to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to support intelligence-driven decision-making.
• Stay informed on evolving geopolitical developments, information threats, and emerging analytical methodologies.

Profile requirements

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in OSINT, SOCMINT, and WEBINT research within intelligence, threat analysis, disinformation analysis, FIMI, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience conducting online investigations and analysing complex information environments.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify patterns, trends, and connections across large volumes of data.
• Proven ability to transform unstructured information into structured, data-driven intelligence assessments.
• Experience producing high-quality analytical reports and presenting findings to stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Full professional proficiency in Englishis required.
• Ability and willingness to work on-site in Brussels, Belgium.

Desired Assets

While not required, the following qualifications would be considered an advantage:

• Existing EU or NATO Security Clearance.
• Experience analysing foreign influence operations, disinformation campaigns, or hybrid threats.
• Familiarity with digital investigation tools, social media monitoring platforms, and data analysis solutions.
• Knowledge of geopolitical, security, or information threat landscapes.
• Additional European language skills.