Senior Dark Web Threat Intelligence Lead

Accenture; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 94,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Senior Dark Web Analyst to lead and expand its underground intelligence capability. You will manage persona-based collection, monitor criminal ecosystems, and deliver actionable intelligence to operational teams, with emphasis on firsthand reporting and secure operations.

You will mentor analysts, coordinate with legal and compliance, and brief senior leadership while safeguarding sensitive collection methods.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in cyber threat intelligence (CTI), cybercrime investigations, or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years direct dark web or underground collection experience
• Experience with at least two platforms: Flashpoint, Intel 471, Cybersixgill, Recorded Future

Responsibilities

• Executing persona-based access and intelligence collection within criminal forums and marketplaces
• Monitoring ransomware leak sites, IAB activity, and underground ecosystem trends
• Producing intelligence reporting derived from firsthand collection activities
• Developing and executing collection requirements aligned to stakeholder needs
• Evaluating source credibility and validating claims in underground environments
• Maintaining secure persona infrastructure and anonymized collection environments
• Mentoring junior analysts and supporting persona development lifecycle
• Partnering with legal and compliance to ensure authorities
• Delivering briefings to senior stakeholders while protecting sensitive methods

Skills

CTI experience

Dark web collection

Leadership

Executive briefing

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 expand its underground intelligence capability. You will manage persona-based collection, monitor criminal ecosystems, and deliver actionable intelligence to operational teams, with emphasis on firsthand reporting and secure operations.

You will mentor analysts, coordinate with legal and compliance, and brief senior leadership while safeguarding sensitive collection methods.