OSINT & Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Cehpoint; India; Remote; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Access to threat intel databases

Upskilling programs

Job summary

Cehpoint is seeking an experienced intelligence professional to lead open-source and social media investigations, monitoring dark web spaces and leak sites for corporate data compromises. You will map threat networks using domain infrastructure data, SSL histories, and passive DNS, and compile intelligence dossiers with solid evidentiary timelines.

Collaborate with law enforcement and legal teams while upholding strict confidentiality and ethical boundaries.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

OSINT investigations

Open-source research

Ethical handling

Attribution methodologies

Tools

Maltego

Recon-ng

Spiderfoot

Shodan

Censys

PhoneInfoga

Job description

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.

Section 02

• 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.

Section 03

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.

Section 04

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.

Section 05

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.

Section 06 · Practical evaluation benchmark

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 clear resume screening take a live practical milestone of strictly 5 working days. Verifiable completion and code audit by your assigned engineering mentor is the sole prerequisite for the official offer letter.

Section 07

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 inbox for this role

Questions, private repository links or portfolio references for this opening route straight to the engineering leads reviewing it.

₹8,00,000 – ₹15,00,000 / year + Performance Bonuses