Digital Protection Specialist (9 Month Placement / £25,000)

Who Is Nisos?

Nisos is the human risk management company specializing in unmasking threats before they escalate. We are a trusted advisor who operates as an extension of security, intelligence, legal, and human resource teams to protect their people and business. Our intelligence-led solutions help enterprises make critical decisions, manage human risk, and drive real world consequences for digital threats.

For more information, visit: https://www.nisos.com.

What Is The Opportunity?

The Nisos Intelligence Team, also known as the Pandion Team, are core contributors to Nisos’ Intelligence Services offerings. There are currently five Pandion roles: Intelligence Principals, Intelligence Consultants, Intelligence Senior Analysts, Intelligence Analysts, and Intelligence Specialists. Nisos’ cadre of Intelligence Specialists are experienced in providing actionable analysis for a diverse set of challenging issues, ranging from geopolitical to cybersecurity.

Specialists are capable individuals who consistently identify solutions for clients, are team players who work towards a common goal, and are developing their investigative, technical and writing skills from basic to intermediate.  They may specialize in a few service lines until their skillset is more mature.  They will work as part of the team to deliver projects. 

What You’ll Do

• Monitor and triage alerts from Ascend, Nisos’ proprietary investigative platform, to identify potential client exposure of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and other online threats. 
• Review flagged content and execute timely removal of PII in accordance with internal protocols and client requirements. 
• Escalate complex or ambiguous alerts to team lead and contribute to resolution efforts as needed. 
• Collaborate closely with team lead to ensure consistent standards and process adherence. 
• Communicate and coordinate with client success team members to confirm actions taken and provide updates as necessary. 
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of findings, actions, and outcomes. 
• Apply foundational knowledge of the digital landscape and cybersecurity best practices to identify risks and protect sensitive data. 
• Demonstrate initiative and self-sufficiency in managing workload and following through on tasks. 
• Participate in ongoing training to ensure quality and standards, and to enhance your skills. 

What You Bring

• Working towards your Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity, online data privacy, and intelligence principles. 
• Familiarity with digital platforms, online forums, and search tools. 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow processes meticulously. 
• Comfortable working on routine tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• You have an understanding of OSINT collection and analysis methodologies.

• You have an understanding of challenging issues, ranging from geopolitical to cyber.
• You have basic skills in data collection, management, and analysis.
• An effective communicator with a collaborative mindset. 
• You have a desire to learn and grow in a threat intelligence-focused environment. 

Things You’ll Use

• Ascend, Nisos’ proprietary investigative platform
• Google Workspace/ GSuite 
• Monday.com
• Mac and MacOS
• Other investigative tools

Where You’ll Work

• This position is located on-site in the Belfast, Northern Ireland office. You must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.  

Nisos’ Equal Opportunity Employment Commitment

Nisos is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Nisos evaluates qualified candidate without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Nisos will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.