Threat Intelligence Analyst - OSINT

As a Threat Intelligence Analyst – OSINT, you will play a pivotal role within our global threat intelligence team. Working alongside colleagues across multiple time zones, you will help make our clients safer by identifying relevant threat actors, understanding their motivations, targets, and methods, and assessing client exposure.The Global Threat Intelligence team has built a strong reputation in collecting its own data and combining it with open and commercial sources. In this role, you will analyse cyber threats, develop actionable intelligence, and collaborate with internal stakeholders. You will also contribute to the creation and maintenance of internal tooling to enhance the work of both yourself and your fellow analysts.Your support to the wider organisation will be critical in the development of NCC Group’s Threat Intelligence capabilities and the broader service we offer. – Work closely with internal teams, including Threat Intelligence, DFIR, SOC, and Threat Hunting, to share insights, support investigations, and strengthen organisational capabilities. – Maintain, refine, and optimise threat intelligence tooling and processes to improve analysis workflows. Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance capabilities and operational efficiency.**Ad-hoc investigations** – Support client requests for OSINT investigations with scoping, conduct investigations, and produce client reports in line with the objectives outlined in the scope. **Technical Skills:****OSINT expertise** – Proven experience conducting OSINT investigations across surface, deep, and dark web sources, with the ability to maintain operational security and manage online personas.**Threat intelligence knowledge** – Understanding of the intelligence cycle, threat intelligence tooling, and the use of structured analytical techniques.**Cybercrime landscape awareness** – Strong knowledge of cybercrime ecosystems, threat actors, and hacking methodologies, including their tools, techniques, and procedures.**Analytical skills** – Demonstrated investigative mindset, critical thinking, and attention to detail when assessing and correlating intelligence.**Technical proficiency** – Experience with scripting or automation (preferably Python) to support data collection, enrichment, and analysis.**Communication skills** – Excellent written and verbal communication skills to produce clear and concise reports, as well as deliver briefings tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.**Collaboration and adaptability** – Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g. DFIR, SOC, Threat Hunting) and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-moving threat landscape.**Ways of working**Focusing on Clients and Customers.Working as One NCC.Always Learning.Being Inclusive and Respectful.Delivering Brilliantly.**Our company**At NCC Group, our mission is to create a more secure digital future. That mission underpins everything we do, from our work with our incredible clients to groundbreaking research shaping our industry. Our teams\’ partner with clients across a multitude of industries, delving into, securing new products, and emerging technologies, as well as solving complex security problems. As global leaders in cyber and escrow, NCC Group is a people-powered business seeking the next group of brilliant minds to join our ranks.Our colleagues are our greatest assets, and NCC Group is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, authenticity, and accountability. We want colleagues to put down roots at NCC Group, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package, as well as opportunities for learning and development and career growth. We believe our people are at their brilliant best when they feel bolstered in all aspects of their well-being, and we offer wellness programs and flexible working arrangements to provide that vital support.We have a high-performance culture which is balanced evenly with world-class well-being initiatives and benefits:Flexible working Financial & InvestmentPensionLife AssuranceShare Save SchemeMaternity & Paternity leaveCommunity & Volunteering Programmes Green Car Scheme Cycle Scheme Employee Referral Program Lifestyle & Wellness Learning & Development Diversity & Inclusion*If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, then we would love to hear from you! Click on apply to this job to send us your CV and cover letter and the relevant member of our global talent team will be in touch with you. Alternatively send your details to global.ta@nccgroup.com .***About your application**We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. If you don’t hear back from us within 10 days, please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles.If you do not want us to retain your details, please email global.ta@nccgroup.com. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Policy (candidate-privacy-notice-261023.pdf (nccgroupplc.com)). We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage.**Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process. This role being advertised will be subject to BS7858 screening as a mandatory requirement.** #J-18808-Ljbffr