Specializing in locating, harvesting, and transforming data, the OSINT Engineer provides the technical backbone of any research, investigative or intelligence team. Their scripting, coding, and data processing expertise ensures that raw data is converted into useful information. This role is crucial for mitigating collection risks and ensuring the reliability of data sources. Their data visualization and storytelling work enhances the team's ability to communicate findings effectively.

The OSINT Engineer leads the research phase, identifying and harvesting data from many sources related to human behavior and interactions online. Their expertise in locating and gathering information ensures that the team has access to comprehensive and reliable data. The ability to transform raw data into structured formats is crucial for setting the stage for in-depth analysis. This meticulous approach to research ensures that the team gathers high-quality data, providing a solid foundation for subsequent analysis and decision-making.

The need for this expertise is growing, with government agencies and corporations creating roles dedicated to technical data collection, scripting and coding for publicly available data.