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