Senior Dark Web Intelligence Lead: Actionable Threat Insights

Accenture; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 294,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Senior Dark Web Analyst to lead the dark web and underground intelligence collection capability, including persona-based collection and production of actionable intelligence for operational teams.

You will mentor junior analysts, develop collection requirements, and deliver briefings to senior stakeholders while ensuring security and governance of collection methods.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of professional CTI or related experience.
• Minimum 3 years direct dark web/underground collection.
• Experience with two or more platforms: Flashpoint, Intel 471, Cybersixgill, Recorded Future.
• At least 1 year leading or mentoring analysts.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (minimum 12 years).

Responsibilities

• Lead persona-based collection in criminal forums and marketplaces.
• Monitor ransomware leak sites, IAB activity, and underground ecosystem trends.
• Produce intelligence reporting derived from firsthand collection activities.
• Develop and execute collection requirements aligned to stakeholder needs.
• Mentor junior analysts and support persona development lifecycle.
• Deliver briefings to senior stakeholders while protecting collection methodologies.
• Partner with legal and compliance on collection governance.

Skills

Dark web analysis

Cyber threat intelligence

Leadership & mentoring

Underground intel collection

Executive briefings

Source validation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Flashpoint

Intel 471

Cybersixgill

Recorded Future

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Senior Dark Web Analyst to lead the dark web and underground intelligence collection capability, including persona-based collection and production of actionable intelligence for operational teams.

You will mentor junior analysts, develop collection requirements, and deliver briefings to senior stakeholders while ensuring security and governance of collection methods.