Open Source Threat Monitoring Specialist

Agile Defense; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Retirement

Learning and Development

Job summary

Agile Defense is seeking an Open Source Monitoring Specialist to support a federal law enforcement client. You will perform OSINT using Boolean logic and automated search tools across social media, news, and forums to identify threats to people, locations, and events.

The role includes night shifts (6:00pm–6:15am, 4 days on/4 days off) and requires a Secret Security Clearance to start. A background in open source intelligence and strong writing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience or at least 7 years of relevant experience without a degree.
• Foundational knowledge of intelligence analysis methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to summarize information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assists in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting intelligence from various sources to support security and operational objectives.
• Conducts basic research, compiles reports, and identifies emerging trends or threats under supervision.
• Supports intelligence briefings and contributes to risk and threat assessments.

Skills

Communication

Boolean logic

Online research

Threat analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Research tools

Job description

Agile Defense is seeking an Open Source Monitoring Specialist to support a federal law enforcement client. You will perform OSINT using Boolean logic and automated search tools across social media, news, and forums to identify threats to people, locations, and events.

The role includes night shifts (6:00pm–6:15am, 4 days on/4 days off) and requires a Secret Security Clearance to start. A background in open source intelligence and strong writing skills are essential.