Company Description
Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.
We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.
We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Dark Web Data Analyst to join our dynamic team reporting into the Dark Web Supervisor.
As a Dark Web Data Analyst, your primary responsibility will be to collect and format personally identifiable information (PII) from various sources on the dark web. Your expertise in regular expressions and data formatting will be essential in extracting valuable insights and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of collected data.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct extensive research and monitor the dark web to identify and collect PII from various targets.
- Employ advanced techniques, including regular expressions, to efficiently extract relevant data from unstructured sources.
- Format and organize large volumes of data for analysis, ensuring consistency and adherence to data quality standards.
- Conduct data cleansing and validation to identify and rectify errors or inconsistencies in collected datasets.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and contribute to the development of data collection strategies.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging trends, technologies, and methodologies related to data analysis and dark web intelligence.
Qualifications
- Experience regarding the dark web ecosystem and / or time spent working in cybersecurity would be preferable but can also be taught over time.
- Data Parsing & Formatting Skills: Experience in normalising, validating and formatting large volumes of both structured & unstructured data.
- Familiarity with Data Storage Formats: Experience working with CSV, JSON, XML & SQL databases, which are typical data types that PII will be extracted from.
- Experience with Dark Web Ecosystem: Familiarity with navigating and extracting data from dark web marketplaces, forums & TOR domains.
- Proficiency in Regular Expressions (Regex): Ability to design and apply regex patterns for the purpose of identifying and extracting PII (e.g. Email Addresses, Phone Numbers, Login Credentials, etc).
- Attention to Detail: A strong focus on data accuracy, completeness and consistency.
Additional Information
Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.
Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.
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