Counter-Terrorism Researcher

About the Position

ActiveFence is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Counter-Terrorism Researcher to join our Counter-Terrorism team. In this role, you will lead efforts to identify and analyze terror-related threats and narratives online, conducting advanced OSINT and WEBINT investigations and delivering in-depth, client-ready intelligence reports that support global Trust & Safety operations. 

You will also manage complex research projects from scoping to delivery, coordinating across internal teams and tools, and serving as a key point of contact for client-facing engagements. If you are an experienced intelligence professional with strong analytical skills, fluent Arabic, and a drive to lead impactful research, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead research efforts on terrorism-related content and activity online using OSINT and WEBINT methodologies.
• Produce high-quality, actionable intelligence reports for clients, maintaining clarity, accuracy, and depth.
• Review, edit, and synthesize multiple reports from other analysts into unified and coherent outputs.
• Monitor online spaces for trends, emerging threats, and terror-related developments.
• Collaborate with internal teams and contribute expert analysis to cross-functional initiatives.
• Maintain a high level of organization and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Native-level spoken and written Arabic with proven ability to conduct professional, research-level analysis and write in Arabic
• At least 3–4 years of proven experience in intelligence, online investigations, or related fields.
• This role requires substantial experience conducting in-depth research and/or writing actionable intelligence reports for decision-makers.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with a structured approach to research and problem-solving.
• Native or fluent Arabic, with professional proficiency in reading, writing, and conducting research.
• Demonstrated expertise in OSINT and/or WEBINT methodologies.
• Experience producing detailed, high-quality intelligence reports.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong team player.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proactive, self-driven, and able to perform well under pressure.

ActiveFence is the leading provider of security and safety solutions for online experiences, safeguarding more than 3 billion users, top foundation models, and the world’s largest enterprises and tech platforms every day. 

As a trusted ally to major technology firms and Fortune 500 brands that build user-generated and GenAI products, ActiveFence empowers security, AI, and policy teams with low-latency Real-Time Guardrails and a continuous Red Teaming program that pressure-tests systems with adversarial prompts and emerging threat techniques. Powered by deep threat intelligence, unmatched harmful-content detection, and coverage of 117+ languages, ActiveFence enables organizations to deliver engaging and trustworthy experiences at global scale while operating safely and responsibly across all threat landscapes.