Maritime Intelligence Analyst (Permanent)
Surrey Hybrid working
A fast-growing UK maritime surveillance and data business is expanding its analyst/data capability and is looking for a Maritime Intelligence Analyst to turn complex maritime data into clear, actionable insight for government, security and commercial stakeholders.
What you`ll do
- Monitor maritime activity using AIS, sensor feeds and OSINT
- Identify and assess unusual, suspicious or high-risk vessel behaviours
- Produce alerts, vessel summaries, incident reports, threat assessments and briefings
- Build customer-ready analytical outputs (dashboards/models/workflows) that make maritime data operational
- Partner with product, ML, engineering and customer teams to improve tools and processes
- Maintain watchlists, reporting standards and repeatable intelligence workflows
What we`re looking for
- Relevant degree (maritime-focused) or experience in maritime intelligence/security, shipping, insurance, risk, defence or similar
- Python and SQL (essential) - used to analyse data and create repeatable analytical workflows/products
- Strong judgement, curiosity and evidence-based decision making
- Exposure to maritime domain awareness, vessel behaviour analysis, AIS, geospatial data, OSINT or sensor-derived intelligence
- Clear, concise written reporting and confident communication with stakeholders
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-moving environment
Nice to have
- Experience with maritime data platforms, GIS, intel databases or visual analytics tools
- Knowledge of piracy, smuggling, illegal fishing, sanctions evasion or grey-zone maritime activity
- Ops centre / watchkeeping / incident monitoring / customer briefing experience
Why join
- Mission-led work supporting maritime safety and security outcomes
- Hands-on exposure to a diverse sensor stack (e.g., radar, EO/IR, AIS, ADS-B) including shore-based and drone-mounted deployments
- Real ownership and visible impact from day one in an innovative team
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