Private Investigator – OSINT & Ethical Hacking Specialist

Vantage Point Consulting Inc.; India; Remote; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Tools and infrastructure support

Confidentiality agreements

Job summary

Vantage Point Consulting Inc. is seeking a skilled Private Investigator specializing in OSINT and ethical hacking to support international investigations. The role involves conducting deep web research, cyber forensics, and collaboration with legal teams, offering a project-based competitive compensation. Candidates should hold licensing as a Private Investigator and possess significant experience in cyber intelligence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in investigations or cyber intelligence.
• Proficient in OSINT tools and ethical hacking.
• Strong written communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cross-border OSINT investigations.
• Perform cyber forensics and digital footprint tracking.
• Prepare detailed, court-admissible reports.

Skills

OSINT tools

Ethical hacking

Digital forensics

Communication

Education

Licensed Private Investigator

Tools

Maltego

Kali Linux

Metasploit

Job description

Private Investigator – OSINT & Ethical Hacking Specialist

Private Investigator – OSINT & Ethical Hacking Specialist

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Private Investigator – OSINT & Ethical Hacking SpecialistAbout the Role

We are seeking an experienced and discreet Private Investigator with advanced OSINT and ethical hacking skills to support international and investigations. This role focuses on uncovering intelligence across jurisdictions, identifying hidden assets, investigating fraud or misconduct, and assessing digital risk in legally compliant ways.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct cross-border OSINT investigations, including deep web and dark web research.
• Perform cyber forensics, digital footprint tracking, and source validation across international platforms.
• Use ethical hacking techniques to assess vulnerabilities and gather intelligence on entities or hidden assets (always within legal limits).
• Trace shell companies, proxies, and beneficial ownership structures.
• Monitor digital activity, leaked credentials, financial trails, and black-market forums.
• Prepare detailed, secure, and court-admissible reports.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, or security teams on high-sensitivity investigations.
• Ensure operational security (OPSEC), confidentiality, and compliance with international laws.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Private Investigator (or legal equivalent in operating jurisdiction).
• 3+ years of experience in investigations, cyber intelligence, or financial fraud.
• Proficiency in OSINT tools: Maltego, Shodan, SpiderFoot, Recon-ng, Google Dorks, etc.
• Solid background in ethical hacking / penetration testing using tools like Kali Linux, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Wireshark.
• Understanding of international corporate structures, tax havens, and money laundering red flags.
• Knowledge of digital forensics and evidence handling (chain of custody, metadata).
• Strong written communication and reporting skills.

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), OSCP, GIAC GOSI, and similar.
• Experience with jurisdictions (e.g., BVI, Cayman, Seychelles, Panama).
• Familiarity with KYC/AML regulations and financial intelligence.
• Foreign language fluency (Russian, Arabic, Mandarin, Spanish, etc.) is a major plus.
• Prior background in law enforcement, intelligence, or cybercrime units.

Compensation & Terms

• Competitive project-based compensation.
• Remote/ flexibility, with secure communication protocols.
• Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and full confidentiality required.
• Tools, data subscriptions, and infrastructure support provided as needed

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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