OSINT Researcher

• Contribute to the acquisition of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) to enable military cyber operations
• Act as an important sensor in the intelligence process of military cyber operations
• Ensure that the intelligence needed to achieve operational goals is available
• Conduct in-depth research into publicly available information based on intelligence needs
• Be the point of contact and advisor for OSINT within your work environment and external representative
• Be responsible for acquiring, developing, and securing knowledge in the field of OSINT

What they ask

• Experience and knowledge in the field of OSINT, SOCMINT, and affinity with cyber
• Proficiency in conducting research in open sources
• Proficiency in applying research and analysis methods and techniques
• Proficiency in writing and presenting OSINT semi-finished and finished products
• Relevant HBO/WO education or equivalent work and thinking level
• Additional courses in the use of the internet, social media, and research with information providers
• Extensive experience with OSINT
• Extensive (technical) knowledge of online (social media) platforms and information sources
• Competencies: Analysis, Communication, Delegation, Judgment, Persuasion
• Good command of English, both written and spoken
• Dutch nationality and resided in the Netherlands for the past 10 years

Desired.

• Experience with scripting or programming languages
• Experience in the intelligence domain (e.g., with an intelligence service)
• Experience in the cyber domain
• Experience working in a joint environment
• Experience as an OSINT researcher within an intelligence service
• Knowledge of at least 1 other language (e.g., French, Spanish)
• Knowledge of a non-Western language (e.g., Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Farsi)

• A security screening is part of the selection procedure; Dutch nationality or a combined permit for residence and work (GVVA) is required
• An assessment may be part of the selection procedure
• The vacancy is published both internally and externally; internal candidates are processed first
• The organization is committed to employing individuals who fall under the target group of the Employment Participation Act
• Integrity and professionalism are paramount; the organization's code of conduct applies