OPT Threat Intelligence Analyst Jobs
Threat Intelligence Analyst jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in cybersecurity, computer science, or information systems. Most roles qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Employers in this space actively recruit analysts with hands-on experience in threat detection, malware analysis, and SIEM platforms.
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Control Risks is looking to hire an Online Threat Intelligence Researcher to support a major client of ours. This position will conduct open-source intelligence research to support our client's threat intelligence program. The role will provide open source intelligence support, focusing on Person of Interest research. OSINT analysts also support Executive Protection and employee, facility, event safety and security by providing persistent situational awareness research and support.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor, triage, and assess high-volume intelligence alerts from OSINT and security platforms, identifying potential risks to employees.
- Conduct deeper-dive investigations into relevant threats and provide actionable insights to support incident response.
- Support response efforts for incidents impacting remote employees and travelers, including monitoring and communications during active events.
- Refine and optimize search queries and alerting frameworks to reduce noise and improve intelligence quality.
- Produce written reports outlining findings identified from threat monitoring and OSINT research.
- Partner closely with Corporate Security leadership to prioritize alerts, manage workload, and enhance intelligence processes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A bachelor’s degree in history, political science, international relations, intelligence analysis, criminal justice, regional studies, or a related discipline
- 1+ years of experience in intelligence, travel security, protective intelligence, security analysis, threat management, risk management or a related field
- Proven ability to accurately draw conclusions by synthesizing raw data and information from multiple, unrelated sources into a finished comprehensive product
- Practical knowledge of open-source intelligence collection and threat analysis.
- Ability to prepare concise written reports with strong attention to detail.
- Experience in directing, collecting, and analyzing information, including following leads, in order to produce timely and actionable intelligence.
- Practical knowledge of the deep and dark web threat landscape preferable.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer.
- We operate a discretionary bonus scheme that incentivizes, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
- Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasize the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
- Medical Benefits, Prescription Benefits, FSA, Dental Benefits, Vision Benefits, Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Disability Benefits, Voluntary Benefits, 401 (K) Retirement, Nationwide Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
COMPENSATION
The base salary range for this position is $80000-95000 per year. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Control Risks is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.
Control Risks participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment authorization of all newly hired employees. The E-Verify process is completed during new hire onboarding and completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, at the start of employment. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For more information on E-Verify, please visit www.uscis.gov.
INTRODUCTION
Control Risks is looking to hire an Online Threat Intelligence Researcher to support a major client of ours. This position will conduct open-source intelligence research to support our client's threat intelligence program. The role will provide open source intelligence support, focusing on Person of Interest research. OSINT analysts also support Executive Protection and employee, facility, event safety and security by providing persistent situational awareness research and support.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor, triage, and assess high-volume intelligence alerts from OSINT and security platforms, identifying potential risks to employees.
- Conduct deeper-dive investigations into relevant threats and provide actionable insights to support incident response.
- Support response efforts for incidents impacting remote employees and travelers, including monitoring and communications during active events.
- Refine and optimize search queries and alerting frameworks to reduce noise and improve intelligence quality.
- Produce written reports outlining findings identified from threat monitoring and OSINT research.
- Partner closely with Corporate Security leadership to prioritize alerts, manage workload, and enhance intelligence processes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A bachelor’s degree in history, political science, international relations, intelligence analysis, criminal justice, regional studies, or a related discipline
- 1+ years of experience in intelligence, travel security, protective intelligence, security analysis, threat management, risk management or a related field
- Proven ability to accurately draw conclusions by synthesizing raw data and information from multiple, unrelated sources into a finished comprehensive product
- Practical knowledge of open-source intelligence collection and threat analysis.
- Ability to prepare concise written reports with strong attention to detail.
- Experience in directing, collecting, and analyzing information, including following leads, in order to produce timely and actionable intelligence.
- Practical knowledge of the deep and dark web threat landscape preferable.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer.
- We operate a discretionary bonus scheme that incentivizes, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
- Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasize the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
- Medical Benefits, Prescription Benefits, FSA, Dental Benefits, Vision Benefits, Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Disability Benefits, Voluntary Benefits, 401 (K) Retirement, Nationwide Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
COMPENSATION
The base salary range for this position is $80000-95000 per year. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Control Risks is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.
Control Risks participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment authorization of all newly hired employees. The E-Verify process is completed during new hire onboarding and completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, at the start of employment. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For more information on E-Verify, please visit www.uscis.gov.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Threat Intelligence Analyst
Lead with certifications, not just your degree
CompTIA Security+, CEH, or GIAC certifications signal job-readiness to hiring managers faster than coursework alone. Many Threat Intelligence Analyst roles list certifications as preferred qualifications, and holding one can move your application past initial screening.
Target employers with established security operations centers
Large financial institutions, defense contractors, and managed security service providers run dedicated threat intel teams and are far more likely to have sponsorship infrastructure in place. Smaller companies rarely have the legal and HR capacity to support OPT paperwork reliably.
Confirm your role qualifies for STEM OPT before applying
Threat Intelligence Analyst positions typically qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related STEM field. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before accepting any offer.
Highlight hands-on tool experience in your resume
Employers screening for threat intel roles look for SIEM platforms like Splunk or Microsoft Sentinel, threat intel feeds, and malware sandboxing tools. Listing specific platforms you have used, even from coursework or labs, directly addresses what hiring managers are scanning for.
Address your OPT timeline proactively in interviews
Bring up your work authorization status before an offer is extended, not after. Explaining your current OPT duration, your STEM extension eligibility, and your H-1B visa cap timeline shows maturity and helps the employer plan rather than scramble when an offer is on the table.
Build a portfolio of threat research or CTF write-ups
Capture-the-flag competitions and published threat analyses demonstrate applied skills that a transcript cannot. Employers in this field weigh practical output heavily, and a GitHub repository or blog with documented investigations can differentiate your application from candidates with similar academic backgrounds.
Threat Intelligence Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Threat Intelligence Analyst jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most do, provided your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field such as cybersecurity, computer science, or information systems. The extension gives you an additional 24 months of work authorization beyond your initial 12-month OPT period, for a total of 36 months. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO and verify that the employer is E-Verify enrolled, which is required for STEM OPT.
What types of employers commonly hire OPT students for threat intelligence roles?
Financial services firms, defense contractors, federal agencies and their contractors, managed security service providers, and large technology companies are the most active hirers for threat intelligence positions. These organizations run dedicated security operations centers and generally have HR and legal processes in place to handle OPT documentation. You can browse employers actively hiring on Migrate Mate.
Will a Threat Intelligence Analyst role count as a qualifying STEM job?
USCIS evaluates whether the role directly relates to your STEM degree and involves the application of STEM knowledge. Threat Intelligence Analyst positions that require analyzing malware, building detection logic, or working with data pipelines typically satisfy this standard for graduates in cybersecurity or computer science. Your employer must complete the Form I-983 training plan, which documents this connection formally.
Does security clearance eligibility affect my OPT job search in this field?
Many federal and defense-adjacent threat intelligence roles require or prefer candidates who can obtain a U.S. security clearance, which F-1 OPT students are generally not eligible for as non-permanent residents. However, a large share of private-sector and commercial threat intel positions do not require clearance. Focus your search on financial services, technology, and commercial cybersecurity firms where clearance is not a prerequisite.
What should I do if my OPT expires before I receive an H-1B approval?
If you file for an H-1B cap-subject petition before your OPT expires and USCIS receives it by April 1, you may be eligible for a cap-gap extension that bridges your status until October 1. STEM OPT students have a longer runway since their authorization extends up to 36 months, which covers two H-1B lottery cycles. Talk to your DSO immediately if your timeline is tight and review the cap-gap rules on the USCIS website.