Senior Dark Web Threat Intel Leader

Accenture; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 94,000 - 294,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and paid time off

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Senior Dark Web Analyst to lead and contribute to underground intelligence collection. You will manage persona-based collection, monitor underground ecosystems, and translate findings into actionable intelligence for operational and leadership teams.

Requirements include 7+ years in CTI or equivalent, 3+ years in dark web collection, and hands-on experience with major platforms like Flashpoint, Intel 471, Cybersixgill, or Recorded Future. Travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in cyber threat intelligence (CTI) or equivalent.
• 3+ years hands-on experience conducting dark web or underground collection.
• Experience with at least two platforms listed (Flashpoint, Intel 471, Cybersixgill, Recorded Future).
• 1 year of leadership/mentoring experience supervising analysts.

Responsibilities

• Execute persona-based access and intelligence collection within criminal forums and marketplaces.
• Monitor ransomware leak sites, IAB activity, and underground ecosystem trends.
• Produce intelligence reporting from firsthand collection activities.
• Develop and execute collection requirements aligned to stakeholder needs.
• Evaluate source credibility and validate claims in underground environments.
• Maintain secure persona infrastructure and anonymized collection environments.
• Mentor junior analysts and support persona development lifecycle.
• Coordinate with legal and compliance on collection governance.
• Deliver briefings to senior stakeholders while protecting sensitive methods.

Skills

CTI experience

Dark web operations

Intelligence reporting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Flashpoint

Intel 471

Cybersixgill

Recorded Future

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Senior Dark Web Analyst to lead and contribute to underground intelligence collection. You will manage persona-based collection, monitor underground ecosystems, and translate findings into actionable intelligence for operational and leadership teams.

Requirements include 7+ years in CTI or equivalent, 3+ years in dark web collection, and hands-on experience with major platforms like Flashpoint, Intel 471, Cybersixgill, or Recorded Future. Travel may be needed.