OSINT Analyst

Swarmer
Warsaw and Kyiv and Lviv

Who this role is best for

Background investigators with OSINT expertise and European regional knowledge will find this security-focused role in defense-tech.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years of OSINT experience and a track record in European due diligence
    — “5 + years of experience in OSINT, background screening, due diligence, investigations, or a related field”
  • Individuals who can synthesize complex data into actionable security reports
    — “Prepare clear and structured background check reports with key findings, risk indicators, and an overall assessment”
  • Professionals with a background in verifying visual content and geolocation data
    — “Experience with verifying and geolocating visual content, including images and videos using open-source methods and tools”

Things to consider

  • The role requires handling sensitive data and adhering to strict confidentiality protocols
    — “Handle personal and sensitive information in accordance with confidentiality, data protection requirements”
  • The position demands a high level of analytical independence and initiative
    — “The ideal candidate can independently verify information from multiple sources”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience in link analysis and digital footprint investigations in your resume
    — “Experience with link analysis, digital footprint analysis, and social media investigations”
  • Showcase your ability to synthesize large volumes of information into concise reports
    — “Strong analytical skills and the ability to connect the dots across large volumes of information”
  • Demonstrate your familiarity with Eastern European geopolitical and reputational risk landscapes
    — “Conduct OSINT-based background checks on candidates in Ukraine and other European countries”
  • Emphasize your proficiency in English, particularly in professional and analytical contexts
    — “English at B2 level or higher”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Conduct OSINT-based background checks
  • Research and verify information from multiple sources
  • Prepare clear and structured background check reports
  • Handle sensitive information securely
  • Support Merger & Acquisitions and Partnership due diligence
Typical background
5+ years of experience in OSINT, background screening, due diligence, investigations

Skills & requirements

Required

OsintBackground ScreeningDue DiligenceSanctions ScreeningRisk AssessmentInformation VerificationLink AnalysisDigital Footprint AnalysisSocial Media Investigations

Preferred

Higher Education In IT, Analytics, Cybersecurity, Intelligence, LawIntelligence AnalysisVisual Content Verification

Stack & domain

OsintBackground ScreeningDue DiligenceInvestigationsSanctions ScreeningAdverse MediaReputational Risk ScreeningBackground Check ReportsLink AnalysisDigital Footprint AnalysisSocial Media InvestigationsOpen-source ResourcesPublic RegistriesCorporate DatabasesSocial NetworksVisual Content VerificationGeolocationImagesVideosIntelligence AnalysisCommunicationCuriosityQuestioning SkillsSelf-motivationTime ManagementProactive ApproachSecurity

About the role

Original posting from Swarmer via Ashby

Swarmer develops software that makes drones autonomous and allows them to operate together, in large, coordinated teams – no pilots needed. Our technology has been battle-tested in Ukraine – the world’s most intense proving ground for drone warfare.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

Mid-Level OSINT Analyst to support our Security Team in a fast-paced defense-tech environment. The role will focus on background checks, due diligence, sanctions screening, and identifying potential security, insider, reputational, and geopolitical risks. The ideal candidate can independently verify information from multiple sources, identify relevant connections and risk indicators, and provide clear, actionable conclusions to support security-related decisions.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

  • Conduct OSINT-based background checks candidates in Ukraine and other European countries
  • Research and verify information using open and professional sources, including public registries, corporate databases, media, and social networks
  • Conduct sanctions, watchlist, adverse media, and reputational risk screening and Identify potential security, insider, reputational, compliance, and geopolitical risks
  • Prepare clear and structured background check reports with key findings, risk indicators, and an overall assessment
  • Handle personal and sensitive information in accordance with confidentiality, data protection requirements, and internal security procedures
  • Support Merger & Acquisitions and Partnership due diligence

WHAT WE NEED:

  • 5 + years of experience in OSINT, background screening, due diligence, investigations, or a related field
  • Strong knowledge of OSINT tools, public registries, corporate databases, social media, and other open-source resources
  • Experience conducting background checks on individuals and companies in Ukraine and other European countries
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to connect the dots across large volumes of
  • information
  • Ability to verify information from multiple independent sources and assess its reliability
  • Experience with link analysis, digital footprint analysis, and social media investigations
  • English at B2 level or higher

WOULD BE AN ADVANTAGE:

  • Higher education in IT, analytics, cybersecurity, intelligence, law, or a related field
  • Experience in intelligence analysis or related intelligence activities
  • Experience in verifying and geolocating visual content, including images and videos using open-source methods and tools
  • Experience conducting investigations informed by intelligence analysis

Source: Swarmer careers (Ashby)

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