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K2 Group, Inc.

Red Cell Analyst

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

Social Media/Big Data/Deep (Dark) Web Analyst. * Experience providing analytical support to one or more special operations forces (SOF) units or commands is strongly desired. * Tactical or ...

BAE Systems

Intelligence Anst Prin

Reston, VA · On-site

$118K - $200K/yr

Provide for OSINT development efforts across areas including Protocol and Attribution, Cyber Intelligence, IoT/IoE integration, mis/disinformation analysis, and deep/dark web data collection

Amentum

Red Cell Analyst

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

Social Media/Big Data/Deep (Dark) Web Analyst * Freedom of Information Act/Declassified Document Researcher * Supply Chain/Logistics Analyst * Proficient in understanding, analyzing and summarizing ...

Pae

Red Cell Analyst

Fort Belvoir, VA

Social Media/Big Data/Deep (Dark) Web Analyst * Freedom of Information Act/Declassified Document Researcher * Supply Chain/Logistics Analyst * Proficient in understanding, analyzing and summarizing ...

Amentum

Red Cell Analyst

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

Social Media/Big Data/Deep (Dark) Web Analyst * Freedom of Information Act/Declassified Document Researcher * Supply Chain/Logistics Analyst * Proficient in understanding, analyzing and summarizing ...

Pae

Red Cell Analyst

Fort Belvoir, VA

Social Media/Big Data/Deep (Dark) Web Analyst * Freedom of Information Act/Declassified Document Researcher * Supply Chain/Logistics Analyst * Proficient in understanding, analyzing and summarizing ...

Searchlight Cyber Ltd

Sales Engineer (Remote)

Experience in cybersecurity in general - ASM and dark web experience is advantageous: Experience with investigative analysis, and familiarity of the intelligence cycle will be considered beneficial.

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How much do dark web analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for dark web analyst in the United States is $84,342.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,500.00 and $83,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Dark Web Analyst position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Dark Web Analyst, you need expertise in cybersecurity, threat intelligence, and digital forensics, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with specialized tools such as Tor, data analysis platforms, and certifications like CEH or CISSP is common in this role. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective written communication set top candidates apart. These skills are crucial for accurately identifying emerging threats, producing timely reports, and supporting organizational security initiatives.

What is a Dark Web Analyst job?

A Dark Web Analyst is a cybersecurity professional who monitors and investigates illicit activities on the dark web. They analyze threats such as data breaches, cybercriminal forums, and illegal marketplaces to identify risks to organizations. Using specialized tools, they collect intelligence on emerging cyber threats and assist law enforcement or corporate security teams. Their work helps prevent cybercrimes like identity theft, fraud, and corporate espionage.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Dark Web Analyst?

As a Dark Web Analyst, your daily tasks often involve monitoring underground forums and marketplaces, gathering intelligence on potential cyber threats, and analyzing suspicious activities or data breaches. You may collaborate with IT security teams, law enforcement, or other analysts to assess risks and provide actionable insights. The role requires documenting findings, preparing detailed reports, and sometimes responding rapidly to emerging incidents. This dynamic environment demands both independent research and strong teamwork to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.

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Red Team Analyst, TS/SCI, Belvoir

Red Team Analyst, TS/SCI, Belvoir

Beyond SOF

Lorton, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

The Red Team Analyst is responsible for the overall conduct and management of specific vulnerability assessments, to include gathering information based on program objectives, identifying gaps in information gathering, and prioritizing courses of action pertaining to the assessment. The Red Team Analyst provides assessment data to the OPS Team Lead ensuring all statutory and regulatory requirements and other administrative directives are met. The Red TeamAnalyst is responsible for researching, reviewing, editing, planning, preparing, integrating and publishing all source studies, plans, and/or products relating to specific programs. The Red Team Analyst will perform the duties as the core subject matter expert (SME) in intelligence analysis and production in a variety of complex data topics related to various threats to national security.
Responsibilities/Tasks -
Research the structure, ideology, intentions, tactics, and capabilities of adversarial organizations to develop threat characterization. Identify information requirements, develop assessment strategies and collection plans, identify information sources, and develop and conduct Open Source research, analysis, and fusion of relevant information to emulate adversarial planning capabilities. Characterize systems and conduct nodal analysis, identify essential functions/tasks and critical assets necessary to perform them as determined by the assessment program plan.
Facilitate timely information management flow from DoD Red Team partners and other entities supporting DoD Red Team operations. Develop courses of action an adversary may employ against customer personnel, equipment, facilities, networks, information and information systems, infrastructure, and supply chains. Identify critical nodes/links or other targets and the effects of other environmental characteristics on course of action development. Support field assessments from an adversary perspective. Synthesize findings to support vulnerability identification, course of action development, protection studies, trend analyses, risk analysis, and mitigation strategies. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the implications of vulnerabilities discovered by the other specialists and fuse those findings with the systems analysis and determine impacts to the national and military missions they support. Prepare activity reports including out briefs, Senior Leader briefs, Interim progress reports and briefs, white papers, After Action Reviews, Final Reports, Risk Analysis reports, and other documents necessary to convey assessment findings to customers, partners, and other stakeholders.
Required Skills/Qualifications:
-Proficient in understanding, analyzing and summarizing comprehensive and complex technical, contractual, and research information/data.
-Demonstrated expertise performing information/data collection, analysis, and fusion.
-Excellent analytical, communications-both oral and written, and project management experience.
Required Clearance:
A Top Secret clearance with current SCI eligibility.
Desired Skills/Qualifications:
Subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas: All Source Analyst; Information Operations/CI Analyst; Geo-Spatial Analyst; Network Analyst (Physical); Threat/Target Analysis; Cyber Analyst (Logical); Insider Threat Analyst; Social Media/Big Data/Deep (Dark) Web Analyst.
Experience providing analytical support to one or more special operations forces (SOF) units or commands is strongly desired.
Tactical or operational level experience operating in a deployed environment is strongly desired.

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