Open Source Intelligence Specialist

Tafadzwa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Tafadzwa in Pretoria, South Africa seeks an Open Source Intelligence Specialist to direct gathering of information from open sources using specialized technology across internet, dark web, social media and other authorized venues.

The role requires extensive experience in intelligence analysis, ability to translate complex data into actionable financial intelligence, and strong writing and presentation skills for internal and client briefings.

Qualifications

• University degree and progressing toward postgraduate studies.
• Minimum six years' experience in a relevant field.
• Advanced computer literacy and familiarity with cyber threats.
• Ability to translate complex information into actionable recommendations.
• Knowledge of dark web, crypto, and financial crime risk.

Responsibilities

• Direct gathering of open-source information using specialized technology.
• Analyse data and produce financial intelligence reports.
• Lead trainings and supervise junior staff as required.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation when collecting information.
• Present findings to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Open-Source Analysis

Cyber Security

Intelligence Analysis

Report Writing

Presentation Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Relevant Field

Postgraduate Studies In Progress

Tools

Open-Source Tools

Cyber Threat Tools

DNS/Network Tools

Job description

Our client is recruiting for an Open Source Intelligence Specialist to direct the gathering of information from open-source material using specialized technology from various sources, including the internet, dark web, deep web, social media platforms and any other place authorized by the organisation.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify user specifications for the acquisition of technical equipment needed to gather and analyse open-source material relevant to the production of financial intelligence.
• Determine, setup, apply and maintain technical equipment to gather open-source material as directed by the organisation over a short - to long term duration.
• Deploy suitable measures in the information gathering cycle to ensure the company is not contravening section 60(1) when executing its functions under section 4 (a) of the Act.
• Ensure compliance to relevant legislation when gathering information from open source
• Develop and implement SOPs to gather and analyse open-source material relevant to the production of financial intelligence
• Analyse data and produce reports that are relevant to the production of timely financial intelligence.
• Apply diagnostic ability to see multiple relationships and make multiple causal links to determine the impact of multiple part chains on events in order to formulate a hypothesis.
• Produce complex reports which contain possible inferences and conclusions for medium term planning purposes
• Lead briefings and presentations with internal and external stakeholders and clients
• Disseminate information requested (once it has been approved) as per agreed timelines and specifications.
• Ensure aggregation and utilisation of relevant technical equipment’s
• Perform quality assurance tests for ensuring data integrity and quality.
• Resolve technical equipment’s problems, queries and error reports in an accurate and timely manner
• Review the production of technical assessments or forecasts from open-source information concerning AML/CFT or proceeds of crime.
• Perform technical surveillance countermeasures for the organisation.
• Support information gathering requirements within the department
• Act as a lead assigning and reviewing work to others
• Conduct training as and when required
• Perform any other ad hoc duties as assigned

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Relevant University Degree and working towards Postgraduate.
• At least six years' experience in a relevant field
• Computer literacy at advanced level.
• Completed internal training on systems, policies, procedures, etc.
• Proven ability to understand and explain the behaviours of different types of complex organisations, from criminal syndicates to financial enterprises
• Proven ability to translate complex information sets into specific recommendations that can be actioned by customers to enhance their financial intelligence operations.
• Familiarity with cyber threats, defences, motivations and techniques.
• Must have advanced skills to deploy Open-Source technology
• Experience with intelligence analysis tools, methods and the intelligence life cycle
• Experience distilling raw information into actionable financial intelligence
• Ability to maintain or develop professional contacts in the cyber security community and in industries including finance, law enforcement and government,
• Cyber Security - Understand different operating systems and network security concepts
• Internet capabilities - Understand Domain Name Services (DNS), Transmission
• Control Protocols over the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), Small Mail Transfer
• Protocol (SMTP), IMAP, Secure Shell (SSH), Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure
• (HTTPS) and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL).
• Working knowledge of how malicious code operates and technical vulnerabilities are exploited.
• Understand the tactics, tools and procedures used by cyber criminals, especially the dark web and The Union Ring network
• Produces timely written recommendations and assessments
• Advanced level writing Skills
• Advanced level Presentation Skills
• Knowledge in foreign languages is a plus.