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About DeleteMe, The Online Privacy Company

DeleteMe is the online privacy company that makes easy-to-use tools for consumers and businesses to control what personal information companies, third parties, and what other people see about them online.

DeleteMe is a rapidly growing SaaS privacy business operating globally and remotely / WFH – we are the emerging leader based on # customers and $ revenues in a fast-growing nascent category of consumer and enterprise security Privacy Services. What we do - our mission - matters because we are restoring a sense of privacy, fairness, and control of personal data in the possession of others. Easier, simpler, control underpinned by a suite of new data privacy laws being passed worldwide will play a part in greater personal security, and freedom, and in stronger democracies in an era where data collection is at unprecedented levels. This is what our work and brand stand for and we are building a large, sustainable, for-profit business to catalyze this. We have strong B2C and B2B businesses with respective product offerings informed by feedback from an active customer base growing between 30% and 200% year/year. DeleteMe is well-capitalized: profitable for the last three years with an 8-figure balance sheet and large-scale venture firms as investors.

DeleteMe is led by a passionate team, backed by premier investment firms, and supercharged by a strong mission to empower consumers with privacy.

Job Summary:

DeleteMe’s Privacy Operations team is the beating heart of the organization, delivering timely and high quality service to protect our members. As an OSINT Researcher you will become a trusted resource for both the Privacy Operations team and the whole company. Your focus will be conducting thorough open-source investigations using public, social media, and deep/dark web resources. These investigations will help enhance DeleteMe’s scan and risk assessment capabilities for our members. They will also inform development of Product tooling and service delivery. Utilizing your vocational experience and a passion for privacy you will research and document the ecosystem of open source intelligence collection, aiding DeleteMe in its goal of protecting the online privacy of its valued members.

This position is a fixed-term contract for six months, with the potential for a full-time opportunity based on performance.

Job Responsibilities:
Conduct thorough open-source investigations using public, social media, and deep/dark web resources.
Utilize advanced search techniques and OSINT tools for data collection and analysis.
Identify threats, trends, and patterns in public data relevant to organizational objectives.
Deliver findings in high quality research products for internal and external use.
Act as subject matter expert for data privacy, fielding ad hoc operational requests from Revenue, Product and Privacy Operations teams.
Assist in managing escalations for high priority customer issues.
Audit internal and external documentation for accuracy, updating as required.

Job Requirements:
Batchelor’s degree preferred- ideally with a concentration in Cybersecurity or Information Technology
Proven experience (1–3 years) in OSINT or a related field.
A passion for privacy protection, with professional qualifications preferred (eg. SANS SEC487, OSINT Academy or OSINT Foundation certification)
Power user of relevant tools in the following areas: Data Collection, Social Media Analysis, Geolocation/ Mapping and Network Analysis
Experience using investigative tooling such as Maltego, Spiderfoot or Shodan
Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills, with a strong attention to detail
Good interpersonal skills, able to coherently communicate verbally and in writing
Adaptability, able to keep up in a fast moving, dynamic workplace
Familiarity with G Suite tools (Gmail, Google Sheets etc.)

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What You Should Know About OSINT Researcher, DeleteMe

Are you passionate about privacy and the investigation realm of open-source intelligence? Join DeleteMe as an OSINT Researcher in Bengaluru, where you'll dive deep into public, social media, and even deep/dark web resources to strengthen our mission of restoring privacy and control to individuals. At DeleteMe, we believe everyone should have the power to control what personal information gets shared online, and we take this job seriously! As part of our dynamic Privacy Operations team, you'll be working alongside talented individuals who are dedicated to protecting the privacy of our members. Your key responsibilities will include conducting thorough investigations, utilizing advanced search techniques and OSINT tools to analyze and identify threats, trends, and patterns that align with our organizational goals. You will contribute your insights to create high-quality research products that support our internal teams and enhance our service delivery. Plus, this is not just any job; it's a role with the potential for growth, as we're looking for individuals who can evolve into full-time positions based on performance. If you hold a Bachelor’s degree with a focus on Cybersecurity or Information Technology, have a year or more of experience in OSINT, and a genuine desire to make a difference in privacy protection, we would love for you to bring your skills to our innovative team!

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What are the primary responsibilities of an OSINT Researcher at DeleteMe?

As an OSINT Researcher at DeleteMe, you will conduct in-depth open-source investigations across various platforms, including public and social media sources, to bolster our privacy operations. Your work will identify trends and threats relevant to our goals, contributing significantly to the organization's risk assessment capabilities and research products.