Open Source Threat Research Specialist II

Agile Defense; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Retirement

Learning and Development opportunities

Job summary

Agile Defense in Rosslyn, VA seeks an Open Source Monitoring Specialist to support a federal law enforcement client. You will monitor sources like social media and news to detect threats using Boolean logic and automated tools, with reports guiding security teams globally.

The role includes a night shift (6:00pm–6:15am, 4 days on/4 days off), a Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience (or 7+ years without a degree), and a Secret clearance to start.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of intelligence analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to summarize information clearly

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting intelligence from multiple sources to support security objectives.
• Conduct basic research, compile reports, and identify emerging threats under supervision.
• Support intelligence briefings and contribute to risk and threat assessments.

Skills

Boolean logic

Search tools

Threat intelligence

Communication

Writing clearly

Research skills

Liaison skills

Software learning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or 7+ years experience

Job description

Agile Defense in Rosslyn, VA seeks an Open Source Monitoring Specialist to support a federal law enforcement client. You will monitor sources like social media and news to detect threats using Boolean logic and automated tools, with reports guiding security teams globally.

The role includes a night shift (6:00pm–6:15am, 4 days on/4 days off), a Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience (or 7+ years without a degree), and a Secret clearance to start.