Principal Digital Investigations Analyst

Principal Digital Investigations Analyst Apply for this role We're recruiting for a Principal Digital Investigations Analyst to provide expertise on our diverse portfolio of projects. Our Digital Investigations Team work with social media platforms, governments, and non-profit organisations to help them understand and navigate digital threats. Our highly skilled team work at the cutting edge of digital threat and online harm, helping clients detect and respond. We use innovative technology and have a deep understanding of everything related to social media and online infrastructure. We're not just about the platforms themselves, but also about the behaviours and intent of those who use them for adversarial outcomes, and those they target. What you'll be doing: Identifying and tracking disinformation campaigns Researching and attributing information operations Investigate state and non-state threat actors. Map and assess novel TTPs and behaviours. Deploy our in-house technical capability on investigations. Produce concise and contextualised threat reporting. Line managing Senior Analysts to aid their progression and project delivery. Client management, engagement, interaction and presentations. On day one you will bring: Experience of managing, mentoring, and training others. Experience of managing clients and building strong relationships with clients and external and internal stakeholders. The mindset of an investigative journalist, a curious and persistent investigator. The ability to write clear and concise reports. A background in OSINT / journalism / research / data science / political science. Advanced open-source intelligence skills − at least five years’ experience in OSINT, online research, digital investigations (essential). Advanced practical experience of researching and attributing information operations and/or APT actors (essential) Expertise in technical domain investigations and CTI-style investigations (essential) Why join us? A diverse workload across multiple complex projects and investigations. A collaborative and supportive team at the forefront of this sphere. Clients who get what we do and offer us genuine innovation opportunities. A meritocratic environment that promotes career progression and development Niche training to support niche skill sets. Hybrid working which allows you to strike the perfect work-life balance. Our Benefits When you join us, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including: Performance related bonus Life Assurance – 4x your annual salary £45 Monthly cost of living voucher 25 days’ annual leave plus all standard UK public holidays. Vitality Healthcare Annual eye care support Cycle to Work Scheme Subsidised gym membership Winter flu vaccination Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at PGI As a British company which operates internationally, we draw strength from the diversity of our people. Without our diverse team, we couldn’t do the work we do. We are involved in projects across 80+ geographies, our people speak 25+ languages and come from a variety of backgrounds. By hiring and cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, we can uphold values that enable every member of the team to thrive, while delivering novel solutions to novel problems. Accessibility at PGI Every individual has different requirements, so we are committed to implementing reasonable adjustments to mitigate physical and non-physical barriers in the workplace. We strive to make the recruitment process as accessible as possible, but if you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch. Please note: We are not accepting applications or speculative profiles from any recruitment agencies. If we require additional resource, we will reach out to you. Locations London Remote status Hybrid About Protection Group International We empower organisations and nations to counter digital threats. Our internationally acclaimed team of digital threat experts and thought leaders work at the cutting-edge of threat detection, continually scanning the horizon for next-generation risks. We use technology to support deep human insight, enabling us to build long-range resilience for clients.We are trusted worldwide by governments, global NGOs and corporations.