collection specialist

job description

The Collection Specialist will participate in the full lifecycle of intelligence production – from collection to analysis and through reporting. Please note that this is NOT a remote position

roles and responsibilities

The Collection Specialist will research, collect, and report intelligence findings. Core duties include:

• Conduct primary and secondary collection and research on “open” sources as well as the DarkWeb, Deep Web, and other restricted information sources.
• Identify and evaluate new data sources.
• Improve internal collection systems.
• Produce reports and deliverables.
• Make fact-based assessments on a wide range of threats and risks affecting our clients.

required qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Analytical and detail oriented
• Strong team and interpersonal skills along with the ability to work independently and achieve individual goals.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledgeable in internet platforms.
• High level of interest in combating cybercrime and fraud.
• Self-starter, can-do attitude.

About Q6 Cyber

Q6 Cyber was founded in 2016 to address a growing gap in how financial institutions detect and prevent fraud and cybercrime. As the dark web matured into a sophisticated marketplace for stolen data and financial crime activity, the founding team saw that financial institutions lacked visibility into where attacks were being planned and enabled. Q6 was built on the belief that monitoring threat actors and underground ecosystems directly would allow institutions to act earlier, reducing losses before fraud ever reaches customers or systems. The company's mission has remained focused on proactive intelligence that leads to real prevention, not just detection.

Q6 Cyber delivers a threat intelligence platform focused on monitoring the digital underground, including the dark web and other covert online channels where cybercriminals operate. The platform identifies early indicators of fraud, compromised data, and emerging attack methods, allowing customers to intervene before incidents occur. Unlike traditional security tools that surface alerts after an attack is underway, Q6 emphasizes actionable intelligence that fraud and security teams can operationalize quickly. Its solutions are designed primarily for banks, credit unions, and financial services organizations that need to protect assets, customers, and brand trust.

Growth Stage & Market Differentiation

Both profitable and private equity-backed, Q6 has established strong credibility in a market that highly values proactive fraud prevention. They have helped financial institutions identify and mitigate hundreds of millions of dollars in fraud losses, demonstrating clear and substantial ROI.

It serves a broad range of customers, from smaller financial institutions to large global banks, and operates in a market that remains underpenetrated, as many institutions have not fully adopted dark-web intelligence as part of their security stack.

In August 2025, Q6 Cyber received a strategic growth investment from Charlesbank Capital Partners. The funding is intended to support expansion of the product portfolio, go-to-market scale, geographic growth, and potential acquisitions. This is an exciting time to join the company due to the growth trajectory and aspirations, and associated equity upside.

Rooted in Entrepreneurialism

Q6 consists of a lean, mission-driven team working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. Q6 embodies the following practices:

• Accountability in one's work
• Meritocracy and a flat organization
• Willingness to take on any challenge and dig into any project
• Building solutions with a real, tangible impact