OSINT Cybersecurity Researcher (Threat Intelligence / External Exposure Monitoring)

We are looking for an experienced cybersecurity OSINT researcher to support an external threat intelligence and exposure monitoring platform. This is a long-term opportunity for someone who understands the cyber threat landscape and can efficiently identify, validate, and document publicly available threat intelligence from open and legally accessible sources. Responsibilities: Monitor publicly accessible threat intelligence sources, including: Security forums, Telegram channels, Paste sites, Public breach disclosures, Open-source intelligence (OSINT) sources. Identify credible and relevant intelligence related to: Credential exposures, Data leaks, Public code exposure, Threat actor discussions, Initial access broker activity, Infrastructure exposure Verify and validate findings before submission Provide source attribution, screenshots, timestamps, and context Filter out low-quality, duplicate, or outdated intelligence Structure findings in a clean format suitable for ingestion into a cybersecurity platform or API workflow Requirements: Experience with OSINT and cybersecurity research Familiarity with current threat actor ecosystems and public intelligence sources Strong analytical and documentation skills Ability to distinguish high-signal findings from noise Understanding of credential leaks, stealer logs, exposed repositories, and threat actor operational patterns Comfortable working with structured data and evidence collection Important: All work must be passive, ethical, and legal No unauthorized access, exploitation, or hacking No purchasing or trafficking of stolen data No engagement with ransomware groups or illegal marketplaces Research must be limited to publicly accessible or legally accessible information sources Preferred: Experience with threat intelligence platforms Familiarity with automation workflows or APIs Experience organizing findings for security operations teams To apply: Please include: A brief description of your OSINT/threat intelligence experience Examples of sources or workflows you have monitored previously Your approach for validating the credibility of intelligence. Any experience with cybersecurity data collection or automation This may become an ongoing engagement for the right candidate.

Project ID: 40427790