Webint Analyst (Mobile)

At ActiveFence, our commitment is to significantly reduce the influence of bad actors—such as extremists, child predators, and others—on society through online platforms. This mission drives our daily efforts.

We are dedicated to combating some of the most pressing issues of our era and are seeking skilled, passionate professionals to join us in this endeavor.

As a Webint Analyst on ActiveFence’s Mobile team, you will leverage your expertise in internet and mobile applications (both Android and iOS), online resourcefulness, diverse interests, technical skills, and hacker-like mindset to solve puzzles and lawfully access hard-to-find open-source data from the deep web. You have a passion for discovering information online and within mobile apps, and you are relentless in your pursuit of answers. You are adept with data, thrive in a highly technical environment, and excel in high-stakes situations. You enjoy working on multiple topics simultaneously and are eager to learn new things.

Among the day-to-day tasks:

• Monitoring dark web sources, external websites, forums, and messaging app channels to identify malicious activities.
• Conducting in-depth research on mobile apps, policies, and mitigations to detect threats to users, platforms, or mobile devices.
• Analyzing extensive data sets of apps to extract valuable insights.
• Compiling research findings and insights into comprehensive intelligence reports.
  
  

• 1-2 years of experience as an analyst with proven experience in OSINT/WEBINT tools.
• Fluent in English, both writing and speaking.
• Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new tools and technologies rapidly.
• Strong team player with excellent collaboration skills.
• Excellent research and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong technical aptitude and comfort working in a highly technical environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work on diverse topics simultaneously.
• Proven ability to produce comprehensive and well-structured intelligence reports.
• Passion for discovering and analyzing information from online sources, including deep web and mobile apps.
  
  

• Knowledge in coding/scripting (e.g., Python, JavaScript).
• Familiarity with mobile apps and ad-tech ecosystems.
• Experience in cybersecurity intel research, including understanding of malware threats.
• Background in analyzing large data sets and extracting actionable insights.
• Prior experience with threat detection and mitigation strategies.