Junior OSINT Analyst

Summary

Join Logically as a Junior OSINT Analyst and contribute to the fight against online misinformation and disinformation. You will support digital threat monitoring and intelligence delivery for UK and international clients, working with AI-enhanced tools to track and analyze emerging online risks. Under the guidance of experienced analysts, you will develop foundational OSINT skills and contribute to high-impact projects. This role offers a fast-paced, mission-driven environment focused on combating information threats at scale. You will conduct OSINT collection and analysis, monitor various online platforms, and assist in preparing intelligence reports and briefings. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience with OSINT platforms.

Requirements

• Familiarity with the intelligence cycle and foundational OSINT techniques
• Experience using OSINT platforms (e.g., Brandwatch, Talkwalker, Meltwater, Maltego, or similar)
• Ability to develop and apply Boolean logic and keyword queries for monitoring purposes
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including concise report writing
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment
• Awareness of social media platforms, online subcultures, and open-source digital ecosystems

Responsibilities

• Conduct OSINT collection and support analysis of online harms, including MDM and FIMI threats
• Monitor social media, fringe platforms, messaging apps, and forums for AI-amplified narratives, foreign influence operations, and coordinated inauthentic behaviour (CIB)
• Assist in identifying key actors, tactics, and networks involved in deceptive or manipulative online activity
• Develop and refine Boolean search queries and keyword lists to support targeted monitoring
• Support intelligence reporting, dashboards, and briefings under the supervision of senior analysts
• Assist in preparing materials and data for stakeholder briefings and onboarding sessions
• Help respond to client requests with timely, verified intelligence inputs
• Maintain internal intelligence trackers and ensure data consistency across active projects
• Use industry-standard OSINT platforms such as Brandwatch, Talkwalker, Meltwater, and Maltego to support intelligence monitoring and investigations
• Contribute to the refinement of search queries and monitoring workflows in collaboration with senior analysts
• Apply best practices in open-source intelligence collection, data triage, and verification techniques

Preferred Qualifications

• Awareness of foreign influence operations (including those by Russia or China), and coordinated disinformation campaigns
• A university degree (or equivalent experience) in Intelligence & Security Studies, International Relations, Politics, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Familiarity with MDM/FIMI concepts and UK information resilience strategies
• Awareness of how AI tools (e.g., NLP, clustering, LLMs) can support threat detection and narrative analysis
• Programming or data-handling skills (Python, SQL, APIs, NLP tools) are a bonus
• Proficiency in foreign languages (e.g., Russian, Mandarin, Arabic, French) is an advantage
• Understanding of GDPR and ethical OSINT principles is desirable
• Applicants from military, think tank, public sector, or journalism backgrounds are encouraged

Benefits

• Unlimited Holidays!
• Company Performance related Bonus
• Private Medical
• A remote-first working location policy
• Ability to work from anywhere in the world for up to 8 weeks of the year
• Pension
• ��250 work from home package to improve your home working environment
• Mental Health Aid
• L&D Perks
• Social Budgets