Veröffentlicht: 02.11.2026

Are you an experienced technologist who wants to use your expertise to defend human rights and help protect civic space from unlawful surveillance? Have you experience researching the surveillance industry? We are looking for applicants with experience in technical investigations, tracking spyware or phishing campaigns, threat analysis and malware analysis.

JOB PURPOSE

Working as part of the Amnesty Tech's Security Lab, the Technologist will conduct research on surveillance technologies and help develop tools and technologies to protect human rights defenders from unlawful surveillance.

The location for this post is London but we will consider applications from candidates based in the following locations: Bangkok, Berlin, Colombo, Johannesburg, Mexico, Nairobi. Salary will be dependent on location and in the range of USD 69,292 - USD 93,251 per annum.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead research on unlawful targeted surveillance against civil society and research into the surveillance industry
• Track surveillance companies and technical infrastructure of spyware and phishing attacks against civil society
• Assist Human Rights Defenders with digital security and forensics analysis of their devices
• Capacity building for partner organisations to assist them to do research on targeted surveillance
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Security Lab and other parts of the Amnesty movement to ensure that research supports broader campaigning and advocacy activities
• Build relationships with other civil society organisations working on combating unlawful surveillance of human rights defenders

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in technical investigations to identify, map and track spyware or phishing campaigns, in threat intelligence, and in malware analysis, with emphasis on confidentiality and operational security
• Proven ability to investigate cyber-surveillance from state actors and the surveillance industry
• Significant experience doing mobile device forensics on Android, iOS, or both
• Knowledge of how sophisticated digital threats, including surveillance, impact civil society globally, and/or in a specific world region Existing record of publications on digital security or surveillance issues
• Development knowledge (preferably in python or go) will be a plus
• Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies and ability to conduct them during investigations and research projects

Please see attached job description for more information on responsibilities, skills and experience required.

ABOUT US

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world.

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.

For further information on our benefits, please visit https://www.amnesty.org/en/careers/benefits/

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click ‘Apply for this Role' below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let's get to work.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy BEFORE the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities, therefore we recommend you apply now if you are interested.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Amnesty International believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable. Together, we're committed to being an anti-racist organisation with a diverse workforce that can better tackle the global human rights challenges that face our world today. We know that different voices, ideas, perspectives, experiences and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of people around the world.

We are committed to building and sustaining an anti-racist, culturally diverse and inclusive organisation, where all employees feel valued, have a sense of belonging and an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential. We therefore strongly welcome applications from suitably qualified people regardless of their background; including underrepresented groups, LGBTQI+ individuals and those who may have or are living with a disability.

Amnesty International is committed to being an inclusive employer and providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like us to do anything differently to help you apply for our roles, please get in touch with the team by emailingrecruitment@amnesty.org

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