Elite OSINT/WEBINT Researcher - High-Impact On-Demand

ActiveFence Ltd.; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alice.io, formerly ActiveFence, is seeking an experienced OSINT/WEBINT Researcher to identify and assess online threats across platforms. You will conduct in-depth research, collect data from diverse sources, and produce concise analytical reports to support safety for major digital platforms.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in OSINT/WEBINT, excellent English writing, and the ability to work independently on high-impact investigations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of online research or intelligence analysis (OSINT/WEBINT, investigations, or Trust & Safety).
• Proven ability to manage and deliver research projects independently from data collection to reporting.
• Fluent or native-level English (both written and spoken).
• Strong analytical and writing skills with the ability to synthesize large volumes of data into clear, actionable insights.
• Familiarity with online platforms and digital ecosystems, including social media, messaging, and content-sharing networks.
• Technical literacy: ability to work with spreadsheets, search operators, data collection tools, and AI-assisted workflows.
• Resilience to sensitive or disturbing content.
• Additional language skills; academic or professional background in international relations, political science, criminology, communication, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end intelligence research projects across multiple abuse areas (hate speech, violent extremism, child safety, platform manipulation, organised crime, fraud, and disinformation).
• Collect, analyse, and contextualise data from a variety of open and closed sources, including social media platforms, chat applications, gaming platforms, forums, and AI tools.
• Apply OSINT/WEBINT methodologies (search, dorking, verification, network mapping, and trend analysis) to identify indicators of online threats and harmful behaviour.
• Prepare concise analytical reports and datasets, summarising key findings, insights, and emerging risks.
• Stay up to date on global online threat trends and evolving tactics across different platforms.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Delivery, Product, and Policy teams) to ensure timely and high-quality outputs.

Skills

OSINT/WEBINT

English (fluent)

Analytical writing

Data analysis

Data collection tools

Spreadsheet literacy

Content sensitivity

Tools

Spreadsheets

Search operators

Job description

Alice.io, formerly ActiveFence, is seeking an experienced OSINT/WEBINT Researcher to identify and assess online threats across platforms. You will conduct in-depth research, collect data from diverse sources, and produce concise analytical reports to support safety for major digital platforms.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in OSINT/WEBINT, excellent English writing, and the ability to work independently on high-impact investigations in a fast-paced environment.