OSINT Specialist (Bulk Email Discovery)
Location
Anywhere
Experience
Senior
Occupation
Freelance
Company Type
Start-up
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
February 20, 2025
We are seeking a highly skilled OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) Specialist to assist in identifying and verifying email addresses for millions of business owners using publicly available information. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in bulk data collection, automation, and ethical OSINT techniques. This role requires expertise in handling large-scale datasets, advanced research methodologies, and the ability to deliver accurate results efficiently.
Responsibilities:
- Use company names, domains, and addresses to identify and verify email addresses for millions of business owners.
- Develop and implement scalable processes for bulk email discovery using OSINT tools and techniques.
- Automate data collection and verification workflows where possible to handle large volumes of data.
- Ensure the accuracy and deliverability of obtained email addresses through validation techniques.
- Adhere to ethical guidelines and legal standards while gathering and processing information.
- Provide detailed reports on the methodology, success rates, and any challenges encountered during the process.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven experience in bulk OSINT research and data collection, particularly for email discovery.
- Proficiency in using OSINT tools and platforms, including:
- Google Dorking/Advanced Search Operators
- WHOIS lookup tools
- Social media platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, etc.)
- Bulk email discovery tools (Hunter.io, VoilaNorbert, Clearbit, etc.)
- Business directories and public records databases
- Strong expertise in automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for large-scale data processing.
- Experience with data validation and verification techniques to ensure email accuracy.
- Strong understanding of online privacy, data protection laws, and ethical OSINT practices.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage and process large datasets efficiently.
- High level of discretion and professionalism.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Background in cybersecurity, intelligence, or investigative work with a focus on bulk data collection.
- Experience with cloud-based data processing tools and platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud).
- Familiarity with database management systems MongoDB for storing and querying large datasets.
- Knowledge of machine learning or AI tools for data enrichment and pattern recognition.