Open Source Intelligence Specialist

Recruiter:

Six Sense Consulting

Job Ref:

SSC000968/MS

Date posted:

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:

A well-established business is seeking to appoint Open Source Intelligence Specialist

Direct the gathering of information open-source material using specialized technology from various sources including the internet, dark web, deep web, social media platforms and any other place.

POSITION INFO:

Qualification & Experience

• Relevant University Degree and working towards Postgraduate.
• At least 6 (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.

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