Senior Dark Web Threat Intelligence Leader

Accenture; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an experienced Senior Dark Web Analyst to lead and contribute to its underground intelligence collection program. You will manage persona-based collection, monitor underground ecosystems, and produce actionable intelligence for operational teams.

Travel may be required. The role requires senior CTI experience, direct dark web work, and the ability to mentor junior analysts while coordinating with legal and compliance teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in cyber threat intelligence (CTI), cybercrime investigations (law enforcement), or intelligence community equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience conducting direct dark web or underground collection, including active engagement in forums or marketplaces.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with at least two of the following platforms: Flashpoint, Intel 471, Cybersixgill, Recorded Future.
• Minimum 1 year of experience leading, mentoring, or supervising analysts, including tasking and reviewing analytical output.
• At least 12 months of experience operating one or more personas within restricted or criminal online communities.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)

Responsibilities

• Executing persona-based access and intelligence collection within criminal forums and marketplaces.
• Monitoring ransomware leak sites, Initial Access Broker (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 within underground environments.
• Maintaining secure persona infrastructure and anonymized collection environments.
• Mentoring junior analysts and supporting persona development lifecycle.
• Partnering with legal and compliance stakeholders to ensure adherence to collection authorities.
• Delivering briefings to senior stakeholders while protecting sensitive collection methodologies.

Skills

Cyber threat intelligence

Dark web collection

Leadership mentoring

Executive briefings

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Flashpoint

Intel 471

Cybersixgill

Recorded Future

Job description

Accenture is seeking an experienced Senior Dark Web Analyst to lead and contribute to its underground intelligence collection program. You will manage persona-based collection, monitor underground ecosystems, and produce actionable intelligence for operational teams.

Travel may be required. The role requires senior CTI experience, direct dark web work, and the ability to mentor junior analysts while coordinating with legal and compliance teams.