About PGLS

PGLS is a leading provider of comprehensive multilingual Translation, Interpretation, and Language Training solutions in over 200 languages and dialects. The intelligence unit provides a range of services, including social media analytics, vulnerability reports, risk assessments, and extensive OSINT analysis of current international events. Our mission is to deliver accurate and timely intelligence, enabling our clients to make informed decisions in a rapidly changing global landscape.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive OSINT Analyst/Researcher to support our Intelligence Unit by collecting, analysing, and interpreting publicly available information. The successful candidate will play a critical role in monitoring online sources, tracking geopolitical risks, and delivering actionable intelligence to our clients across various industries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct OSINT investigations using a variety of sources, including social media, forums, news sites, corporate records, and deep/dark web sources.
• Monitor real-time social media activity for emerging threats, geopolitical developments, and industry-specific risks.
• Utilize OSINT tools such as Maltego, Babel Street, Social Links, Hunchly, Echosec, and custom web-scraping techniques to collect intelligence.
• Produce analytical reports such as threat assessments, risk evaluations, vulnerability reports, and intelligence briefings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including security experts, risk analysts, and investigative journalists.
• Ensure compliance with ethical and legal standards, including GDPR and platform terms of service.
• Maintain awareness of emerging OSINT methodologies, automation tools, and AI-driven analytics.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (International Relations, Intelligence Studies, Cybersecurity, Political Science, or a related field). Master’s degree is a plus.
• 1-3 years of experience in intelligence gathering, social media analytics, threat assessment, incident response, or cybersecurity research.
• Strong proficiency in OSINT tools, such as:

o Social media analysis: Babel Street, Talkwalker, Echosec

o Data aggregation: Maltego, Paliscope, Social Links

o Threat intelligence: Recorded Future, IntelTechniques, SpiderFoot

• Experience with geospatial tools and mapping software for location-based intelligence (Google Earth, ArcGIS, Sentinel Hub).
• Familiarity with web scraping, Python scripting, SQL, or regex for data extraction is a plus.
• Report writing experience, with the ability to present complex intelligence findings concisely.
• Knowledge of international relations and expertise in at least one of the following areas:

o Oil & Gas industry

o Pharmaceutical sector

o IT & Cybersecurity

o Terrorism, nonproliferation, and arms control

o Arms & human trafficking

o Corporate security, private investigation, and law enforcement

o Financial intelligence and fraud analysis

o Journalism and media monitoring

• Ability to thrive in a start-up environment, demonstrating adaptability and resilience.
• Experience working in high-tempo, real-time intelligence environments.
• Proficiency in one or more foreign languages is a strong plus.
• OSINT training or certifications (SANS, Bellingcat, McAfee, or other industry-recognized credentials) are a plus.

Work Environment & Career Growth:

• This role is in-office.
• Opportunities for professional development, OSINT training, and conference participation.
• Clear career growth path towards Senior OSINT Analyst, Intelligence Lead, or Specialized Threat Intelligence roles.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are passionate about open-source intelligence, security analysis, and global risk monitoring, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our dynamic team!