Junior / Mid-Level Cybercrime & Dark Web Analyst – IT Training & Investigation

Softwareloyal - Merenza • Contract • Remote (Canada) • C$ 54.68k - C$ 103.68k / year • 1w ago

Job Description

Within a young, dynamic, and highly skilled team, you will divide your time between three core activities:

protecting clients by monitoring their online exposure through our Cyber-Surveillance service
conducting operational threat intelligence monitoring
performing Dark Web investigations and analysis

This role includes both operational work and the ability to deliver training sessions or workshops on cybercrime, OSINT, threat intelligence, and Dark Web methodologies.

Desired Profile

Recent graduate with a Master’s degree or equivalent (cybersecurity, risk management, economic intelligence, political science, geopolitics, or related fields)
Solid general understanding of cyber risks and cyber threat landscape
Curious, motivated, and genuinely passionate about Cyber Threat Intelligence, OSINT, and the Dark Web
Willing to learn, grow, and share knowledge within a team of experienced consultants
Able to teach or guide learners during practical training sessions (a strong plus)

Required Skills

First successful experience (internships included) in cybersecurity or risk management, ideally with strong interest in cyber investigations
Strong analytical and synthesis skills
Strong ability to assess risks and articulate impacts
Excellent writing skills in English and French
Rigor, curiosity, and team spirit
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Experience with OSINT investigation tools and techniques is a plus
Familiarity with cybercriminal ecosystems (Telegram channels, forums, marketplaces…) is a plus
Understanding of major cyber threats (ransomware groups, infostealers, hacktivists, fraud actors…) is a plus

Main Missions

As part of CERT-XMCO activities, you will join our cybersecurity consulting team. Your responsibilities will include:

1 — Establishing a presence on Dark Web platforms

Participate in monitoring major cybercriminal spaces (forums, marketplaces, closed Telegram channels, leak sites…).

2 — Qualifying and assessing threats

Evaluate impact, relevance, and criticality of identified threats, and summarize findings for internal and client reporting.

3 — Analyzing events from our Cyber-Surveillance service

Investigate alerts raised by our monitoring platform and conduct targeted manual searches to help clients anticipate potential attacks.

4 — Producing tactical and strategic analysis reports

Write clear, structured and actionable intelligence notes about cyber threats for clients.

5 — Monitoring the cybersecurity landscape

Follow daily cyber news, trends, and incidents, and contribute to the firm’s publications (blog articles, weekly intelligence reports, alerts…).

Bonus: Training Responsibilities (Optional but Valued)

Deliver or co-deliver training modules on Dark Web investigation, OSINT techniques, threat intelligence, or cybercrime trends
Build practical exercises, case studies, and real-world investigation scenarios
Guide trainees through hands-on analysis sessions