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Mid LevelFull-timeRustAgile
Salary Range
$51,000 - $69,000 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
About the Role
Agile Defense is seeking an Open Source Monitoring Specialist to support a federal law enforcement client's Open Source Intelligence Program focused on detecting threats to specific people, locations, and events. This role involves using Boolean logic, automated search tools, and research skills to identify potential threats in social media, news sites, forums, and other sources. Shift work is required with schedules of 6am-6:15pm or 6:15pm-6am on a 4 shifts on/4 shifts off rotation.
Key Responsibilities
- →Conduct open source monitoring, research, and support to overseas personnel, domestic investigative offices, protection details, and external consumers
- →Quickly, clearly, and concisely communicate potential threats and other relevant information
- →Utilize specialized tools and advanced search techniques to identify potential threats
- →Use ad-hoc Program guidance to create Boolean or other query-language algorithms for commercial and unclassified tools
- →Review incoming open source information to assess accuracy, credibility, validity, and relevance of media sources
- →Prepare preliminary referrals to other law enforcement, protection, or intelligence groups
- →Provide technical advice and guidance in planning and executing open source collection operations
- →Support large-scale, multi-national events domestically and abroad as available
- →Assist training teams in developing training modules
Requirements
- ✓Strong ability to communicate effectively and succinctly, both verbally and in writing
- ✓Ability to write clearly and concisely
- ✓Ability to clearly summarize information in writing
- ✓Knowledge of internet-based research, including Boolean logic
- ✓Knowledge of machine language translation methods
- ✓Demonstrated ability to learn new software
- ✓Ability to establish liaison and interact effectively with individuals at all levels
- ✓Bachelor's Degree with at least 1 year of relevant experience OR at least 3 years of relevant experience without a degree
- ✓Relevant experience includes positions requiring advanced online research or investigative techniques
- ✓Knowledge of popular and fringe social media platforms is preferred
- ✓Completed Open Source Intelligence or advanced internet research training course is preferred
Benefits
- ★Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- ★401K with company match
- ★PTO and paid holidays
- ★Annual tuition and training assistance
