Monitoring Analyst- JSN

UJA Federation of Greater Toronto•Toronto, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Jewish Security Network is hiring a Monitoring Analyst to join the Integrated Security Operations Centre (ISOC). The monitoring analyst is responsible for near-real-time monitoring, threat triage, investigative follow-up, and ongoing research into relevant platforms, narratives, and actors. Reporting to the ISOC Director, the Monitoring Analyst will coordinate the research collection plan in consultation with, and under the direction of, the Research Manager, and ensure monitoring missions are prepared and executed based on the threat landscape and needs of the organization.

Requirements

Proven experience in a security, risk, fraud, intelligence, trust and safety, or monitoring role
Strong analytical judgment and the ability to distinguish credible threats from noise
Familiarity with social media platforms, forums, messaging environments, and open web research
2 years of experience with OSINT tools and monitoring workflows required
Fluent in English with strong written communication skills and the ability to produce clear operational reporting
Comfort working in a fast-paced setting that may require responsiveness outside standard hours when needed
Collaborative mindset, sound judgment, and strong sense of discretion
Familiarity with databases, knowledge management, or structured research workflows

Nice To Haves

Basic technical ability in areas such as Python, SQL, automation, or scripting is an advantage
Familiarity with fringe platforms or dark web environments is a strong plus

Responsibilities

Monitor online platforms and digital channels in near real time to identify potential threats, hostile narratives, suspicious behavior, and other relevant security indicators
Build, refine, and maintain keyword queries, watchlists, dashboards, and alerting workflows using OSINT and monitoring tools
Review and triage findings quickly, identify what matters, and escalate urgent issues when needed
Conduct rapid initial assessments as well as deeper investigative work on incidents, actors, networks, and patterns
Support broader research efforts by improving monitoring coverage and contributing to field-specific investigations
Produce clear alerts, summaries, reports, and recommendations for internal stakeholders
Work closely with cross-functional teams to support timely information sharing and operational awareness
Stay current on threat trends, platform changes, language shifts, and new tools relevant to community security monitoring
Support all other research efforts as needed