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Cairo, Egypt

Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Team Lead

Cairo, Egypt
Posted 22 days ago
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Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Team Lead to lead and develop a team of analysts responsible for gathering, analyzing, and delivering from publicly available sources. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of OSINT methodologies, digital investigations, and threat landscapes.

 

Qualifications

Required:

  • 10+ years of experience in intelligence, cybersecurity, law enforcement, or investigative research, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Experience leading OSINT or intelligence analysis teams
  • Deep knowledge of OSINT techniques, tools (e.g., Maltego, Recon-ng, Spiderfoot), and other frameworks.
  • Demonstrated expertise in OSINT methodologies, including advanced techniques for social media intelligence (SOCMINT), deep/dark web investigations, metadata analysis, geolocation, social listening and data correlation.
  • Experience utilizing Commercial-Off-The-Shelf  OSINT tools which include but are not limited to OSINT Tool Kit applications.
  • Demonstrated experience in a field related to OSINT research, collection management, or analysis or the exploitation of PAI or social media.
  • Strong writing and presentation skills with the ability to distill complex information into actionable insights.
  • Familiarity with social media analysis, threat actor profiling, and investigations.
  • Experience managing operational risks in online investigations.
  • In dept knowledge of OSINT systems both in product and technology.
  • Proven experience in product management and development of different open-source tools.
  • Strong Data collection and automation platforms (e.g., Python scripts, APIs, scraping frameworks) knowledge and implementation. 
  • Demonstrated ability to participate in cross-functional planning, coordination, and task execution
  • Proven ability to create high-quality analytical reports, threat assessments, and strategic intelligence briefings tailored to diverse audiences (executives, law enforcement, clients).
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple investigations or projects simultaneously while mentoring and developing team members.
  • Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and interpersonal—with the ability to brief senior stakeholders and collaborate cross-functionally.
  • Strong critical thinking and investigative mindset with proven problem-solving abilities.

Job Requirements

Requirements Preferred:

  • Certifications such as GIAC Open Source Intelligence (GOSI), SANS SEC487, or similar.
  • Proficiency in one or more foreign languages.
  • Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Intelligence Studies, , Cybersecurity, Computer Science).
  • Professional certifications such as:
  • GIAC Open Source Intelligence (GOSI)
  • SANS SEC487: OSINT Gathering and Analysis
  • Certified Cyber Intelligence Professional (CCIP)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • Experience working with government, defense, or corporate security clients.
  • Familiarity with intelligence fusion operations, combining OSINT with other intelligence disciplines (HUMINT, SIGINT, IMINT, etc.).
  • Experience in training, coaching, or developing OSINT tradecraft across diverse teams or organizations
  • Practical knowledge of data visualization tools such as i2 Analyst’s Notebook and others. 

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