Duties include maintaining a portfolio of threat profiles, activities, and trends from open-source, agency, commercial, and dark web sources; developing and refining OSINT targeting and exploitation ...
Duties include maintaining a portfolio of threat profiles, activities, and trends from open-source, agency, commercial, and dark web sources; developing and refining OSINT targeting and exploitation ...
They analyze surface, deep, and dark web sources to identify phishing, brand impersonation, and leaked credentials, taking proactive action to eliminate risks before they impact operations. Key ...
They analyze surface, deep, and dark web sources to identify phishing, brand impersonation, and leaked credentials, taking proactive action to eliminate risks before they impact operations. Key ...
Prescients cyber practice helps enterprise, law firm, financial services, and private clients manage their cyber risk and uncover critical intelligence from the open, deep, and dark web using ...
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Prescients cyber practice helps enterprise, law firm, financial services, and private clients manage their cyber risk and uncover critical intelligence from the open, deep, and dark web using ...
They analyze surface, deep, and dark web sources to identify phishing, brand impersonation, and leaked credentials, taking proactive action to eliminate risks before they impact operations. Key ...
They analyze surface, deep, and dark web sources to identify phishing, brand impersonation, and leaked credentials, taking proactive action to eliminate risks before they impact operations. Key ...
Associate, Executive Digital Protection (EDP)
Chicago, IL · On-site
$80K - $100K/yr
Prescient's cyber practice helps enterprise, law firm, financial services, and private clients manage their cyber risk and uncover critical intelligence from the open, deep, and dark web using ...
Associate, Executive Digital Protection (EDP)
Chicago, IL · On-site
$80K - $100K/yr
Prescient's cyber practice helps enterprise, law firm, financial services, and private clients manage their cyber risk and uncover critical intelligence from the open, deep, and dark web using ...
Senior Software Engineer (Backend, Data at Scale)
Austin, TX · On-site
$121K - $160K/yr
You'll be working with tens of billions of records, including dark web intelligence, to help protect organizations from stolen credentials, malware, and compromised devices. The systems you build ...
Senior Software Engineer (Backend, Data at Scale)
Austin, TX · On-site
$121K - $160K/yr
You'll be working with tens of billions of records, including dark web intelligence, to help protect organizations from stolen credentials, malware, and compromised devices. The systems you build ...
Prescient's cyber practice helps enterprise, law firm, financial services, and private clients manage their cyber risk and uncover critical intelligence from the open, deep, and dark web using ...
Prescient's cyber practice helps enterprise, law firm, financial services, and private clients manage their cyber risk and uncover critical intelligence from the open, deep, and dark web using ...
Familiarity with dark web analysis and OSINT tools Physical and Environmental Conditions Normal Office Environment. Requires Sitting, Standing, Near Acuity, Speaking with colleagues and customers ...
Familiarity with dark web analysis and OSINT tools Physical and Environmental Conditions Normal Office Environment. Requires Sitting, Standing, Near Acuity, Speaking with colleagues and customers ...
Familiarity with dark web analysis and OSINT tools Physical and Environmental Conditions Normal Office Environment. Requires Sitting, Standing, Near Acuity, Speaking with colleagues and customers ...
Familiarity with dark web analysis and OSINT tools Physical and Environmental Conditions Normal Office Environment. Requires Sitting, Standing, Near Acuity, Speaking with colleagues and customers ...
... OSINT), dark web forums, and commercial threat intelligence feeds. This includes evaluating the credibility and relevance of intelligence sources and identifying actionable intelligence for the ...
... OSINT), dark web forums, and commercial threat intelligence feeds. This includes evaluating the credibility and relevance of intelligence sources and identifying actionable intelligence for the ...
Social media & Dark Web Investigation: Conduct deep-dive investigations into emerging social media and dark web trends to identify how threat actors exploit platforms for planning targeted attacks.
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Social media & Dark Web Investigation: Conduct deep-dive investigations into emerging social media and dark web trends to identify how threat actors exploit platforms for planning targeted attacks.
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Our state-of-the‐art AI scans over 10 million entities daily across the web, dark web, social media, and app stores, offering unparalleled breadth in detecting digital threats, including piracy ...
Our state-of-the‐art AI scans over 10 million entities daily across the web, dark web, social media, and app stores, offering unparalleled breadth in detecting digital threats, including piracy ...
Systems Engineer
Reston, VA · On-site
Demonstrated experience with Dark Web and ToR. * Demonstrated experience with Cryptocurrency exchanges. * Demonstrated experience with surveillance detection route. * Demonstrated experience managing ...
Systems Engineer
Reston, VA · On-site
Demonstrated experience with Dark Web and ToR. * Demonstrated experience with Cryptocurrency exchanges. * Demonstrated experience with surveillance detection route. * Demonstrated experience managing ...
Systems Engineer
Reston, VA · On-site
Demonstrated experience with Dark Web and ToR. * Demonstrated experience with Cryptocurrency exchanges. * Demonstrated experience with surveillance detection route. * Demonstrated experience managing ...
Systems Engineer
Reston, VA · On-site
Demonstrated experience with Dark Web and ToR. * Demonstrated experience with Cryptocurrency exchanges. * Demonstrated experience with surveillance detection route. * Demonstrated experience managing ...
Open-Source Intelligence Coordinator
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$141K/yr
Social media & Dark Web Investigation: Conduct deep-dive investigations into emerging social media and dark web trends to identify how threat actors exploit platforms for planning targeted attacks.
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Open-Source Intelligence Coordinator
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$141K/yr
Social media & Dark Web Investigation: Conduct deep-dive investigations into emerging social media and dark web trends to identify how threat actors exploit platforms for planning targeted attacks.
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Knowledge of multiple open-source areas including surface, deep, and dark web. * Knowledge of multiple collection techniques or approaches. * Knowledge of developing a collection plan and ...
Knowledge of multiple open-source areas including surface, deep, and dark web. * Knowledge of multiple collection techniques or approaches. * Knowledge of developing a collection plan and ...
Social media & Dark Web Investigation: Conduct deep-dive investigations into emerging social media and dark web trends to identify how threat actors exploit platforms for planning targeted attacks.
Social media & Dark Web Investigation: Conduct deep-dive investigations into emerging social media and dark web trends to identify how threat actors exploit platforms for planning targeted attacks.
Dark Web and Closed-Source Monitoring: Establish collection and monitoring across dark web forums, marketplaces, breach dumps, and closed channels to identify emerging TTPs, credential leaks, data ...
Dark Web and Closed-Source Monitoring: Establish collection and monitoring across dark web forums, marketplaces, breach dumps, and closed channels to identify emerging TTPs, credential leaks, data ...
Demonstrated experience with Dark Web and ToR. Demonstrated experience with Cryptocurrency exchanges. Demonstrated experience with surveillance detection route. * Demonstrated experience managing and ...
Demonstrated experience with Dark Web and ToR. Demonstrated experience with Cryptocurrency exchanges. Demonstrated experience with surveillance detection route. * Demonstrated experience managing and ...
Dark Web and Closed-Source Monitoring: Establish collection and monitoring across dark web forums, marketplaces, breach dumps, and closed channels to identify emerging TTPs, credential leaks, data ...
Dark Web and Closed-Source Monitoring: Establish collection and monitoring across dark web forums, marketplaces, breach dumps, and closed channels to identify emerging TTPs, credential leaks, data ...
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How much do dark web jobs pay per year?
As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for dark web in the United States is $80,851.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,000.00 and $94,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is a Dark Web job?
A Dark Web job typically refers to illicit or anonymous work conducted through hidden parts of the internet that require special software like Tor to access. These jobs can range from cybersecurity research and ethical hacking to illegal activities such as fraud, data theft, and hacking services. While some Dark Web jobs involve research or privacy-focused roles, many are associated with criminal enterprises. It is important to distinguish between ethical cybersecurity roles and illegal activities when discussing Dark Web jobs.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Dark Web position, and why are they important?
To thrive in a Dark Web Analyst role, you need a solid background in cyber security, threat intelligence, and digital forensics, typically supported by a degree in computer science or cyber security. Familiarity with tools such as TOR browsers, threat intelligence platforms, and certifications like CEH or CompTIA Security+ are often essential. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and excellent written communication are key soft skills that help in interpreting findings and working with cross-functional teams. These competencies are vital for effectively monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on potential threats originating from the dark web, ultimately protecting organizational assets and data.
What types of challenges do Dark Web Analysts typically face in their daily work?
Dark Web Analysts often encounter challenges such as sifting through vast amounts of hidden content to identify credible threats and differentiating between legitimate risks and false positives. Maintaining operational security while navigating anonymous online environments and adapting quickly to evolving cybercriminal tactics are also common hurdles. Analysts may also face mental fatigue from exposure to sensitive or alarming material and must exercise discretion when sharing findings with stakeholders. Staying up to date with the latest tools and techniques is crucial for keeping pace with the fast-changing dark web landscape.
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All Source Intelligence Analyst - Open Source Collection Specialist
Assertive ProfessionalsWashington, DC • On-site
$110K/yr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 29 days ago
Job description
Assertive Professionals is seeking a Open Source Collection Specialist supporting our National Security customer in Washington, DC.
This is an open and funded position.
The salary for this position is $110,000. This is a great opportunity to work for an employee-centric, fast-growing small business. We offer an excellent benefits package, including PTO, 401k Match at 5%, Profit Sharing, Company paid Life Insurance, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, and two options under a national medical plan with employee contribution. There is an additional $1,200 annual corporate bonus for time and attendance compliance!
Responsibilities Include:
The Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst / Watch Officer will provide 24/7/365 operational intelligence support to the National Security Customer through rotational shift work, ensuring continuous situational awareness and timely response to emerging threats. The analyst will identify, collect, and aggregate publicly available information (PAI) - including open-source, media, social media, gray literature, and other data sources - using customer-approved OSINT tools and methodologies. Responsibilities include producing daily, weekly, and monthly intelligence summaries; responding to Requests for Information (RFIs); and supporting ongoing information exchanges with the organization, Intelligence Community (IC), and Federal, State, Local, Territorial, Tribal, and Private (FSLTTP) partners. The OSINT Analyst / Watch Officer will research, evaluate, correlate, and analyze information from multiple sources to generate actionable intelligence and provide updates on emergent threats, breaking events, and crisis situations as directed.
The OSINT Analyst / Watch Officer will support the development of OSINT collection plans, methodologies, and analytical procedures to adapt to evolving mission requirements and maximize operational success. Duties include maintaining a portfolio of threat profiles, activities, and trends from open-source, agency, commercial, and dark web sources; developing and refining OSINT targeting and exploitation techniques; and participating in exercises through analysis, scenario development, and briefings to leadership. The analyst will use Government-approved tools, techniques, and tradecraft to access and collect information from the clear, deep, and dark web, ensuring all activities align with established policies, TTPs, and the Homeland Security Intelligence Priority Framework (HIPF). Additional responsibilities include translating foreign language material using publicly available tools, maintaining compliance with approved information-sharing procedures, and supporting departmental missions such as counterterrorism, critical infrastructure protection, cybersecurity, border security, disaster response, and countering exploitation crimes.
Required Experience and Qualifications:
Desired Experience and Qualifications:
This is an open and funded position.
The salary for this position is $110,000. This is a great opportunity to work for an employee-centric, fast-growing small business. We offer an excellent benefits package, including PTO, 401k Match at 5%, Profit Sharing, Company paid Life Insurance, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, and two options under a national medical plan with employee contribution. There is an additional $1,200 annual corporate bonus for time and attendance compliance!
Responsibilities Include:
The Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst / Watch Officer will provide 24/7/365 operational intelligence support to the National Security Customer through rotational shift work, ensuring continuous situational awareness and timely response to emerging threats. The analyst will identify, collect, and aggregate publicly available information (PAI) - including open-source, media, social media, gray literature, and other data sources - using customer-approved OSINT tools and methodologies. Responsibilities include producing daily, weekly, and monthly intelligence summaries; responding to Requests for Information (RFIs); and supporting ongoing information exchanges with the organization, Intelligence Community (IC), and Federal, State, Local, Territorial, Tribal, and Private (FSLTTP) partners. The OSINT Analyst / Watch Officer will research, evaluate, correlate, and analyze information from multiple sources to generate actionable intelligence and provide updates on emergent threats, breaking events, and crisis situations as directed.
The OSINT Analyst / Watch Officer will support the development of OSINT collection plans, methodologies, and analytical procedures to adapt to evolving mission requirements and maximize operational success. Duties include maintaining a portfolio of threat profiles, activities, and trends from open-source, agency, commercial, and dark web sources; developing and refining OSINT targeting and exploitation techniques; and participating in exercises through analysis, scenario development, and briefings to leadership. The analyst will use Government-approved tools, techniques, and tradecraft to access and collect information from the clear, deep, and dark web, ensuring all activities align with established policies, TTPs, and the Homeland Security Intelligence Priority Framework (HIPF). Additional responsibilities include translating foreign language material using publicly available tools, maintaining compliance with approved information-sharing procedures, and supporting departmental missions such as counterterrorism, critical infrastructure protection, cybersecurity, border security, disaster response, and countering exploitation crimes.
Required Experience and Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI
- Degree from an accredited institution
- With a degree from an accredited institution in an area applicable to the position: 3 - 10 years of relevant experience
- With a degree from an accredited institution in an area not relevant to the position: 7 - 14 years of relevant experience
Desired Experience and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution preferred in International Studies, Intelligence, Homeland Security, Criminal Justice, or other related concentration.
- Six (6) years of prior experience performing Open Source Collection for tactical/operational support.
- Intelligence Community (IC) experience
- National Security Customer-specific intelligence analysis experience
- Experience working with the National Security Customer's data sources
- Knowledge of the National Security Customer's intelligence authorities, the organization's component missions, and the role of the organization in supporting the National Security Customer's Intelligence Enterprise
- Knowledge of the overall organization's intelligence research, analysis, and production process.
- Knowledge of multiple open source areas, including surface, deep, and dark web.
- Knowledge of multiple collection techniques or approaches.
- Knowledge of developing a collection plan and dissemination practices.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office suite, common Open Source tools, and the National Security Customer's data systems.
About Assertive Professionals
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Industry
Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing
Company size
11 - 50 Employees
Headquarters location
McLean, VA, US
Year founded
2015