Digital Investigator

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The Digital Investigator role conducts research using various tools and methods to gather information from public records and digital footprints. It includes analyzing social media, performing web reconnaissance, and writing detailed reports. Additionally, the job requires supporting compliance research, unmasking anonymous online identities, and assessing digital vulnerabilities to ensure online safety and security.

Core Responsibilities

• Unmasking or attributing anonymous online identities
• Assessing digital vulnerabilities for individuals
• Conducting open-source research using various tools, databases, and manual methods
• Performing public records research
• Discovering digital footprints through both manual and tool-based methods
• Conducting basic web reconnaissance, including researching IP addresses and domains
• Analyzing social media
• Writing clear and detailed reports
• Supporting compliance research

Competencies

Preferred Education and Experience

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This position may require long hours.

Travel

Travel out-of-area to client sites may occur.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, much of the work may be done sitting at a desk, using a computer, typing, handling phone calls, filing, and using office equipment such as like printers and copiers. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary Range

The base annual salary range offered for this position is based on numerous factors, including job-related skills and knowledge, experience, specific location, relevant education and / or training. In addition to the annual salary, we offer a full benefits package.

Guidepost Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.