Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst - Remote First

Placements24; O Mente; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and remote work

Comprehensive health, dental, and full

Generous PTO and holidays

Retirement savings plan with company 5

Professional growth opportunities

Access to cutting-edge TI tools

Dynamic global team

Annual performance bonuses

Life and disability insurance

Home office equipment stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst for a fully remote team. You will identify, analyze, and disseminate actionable threat intelligence to protect organizations globally, leveraging advanced tools to track threat actors and TTPs.

Remote-first environment offers flexible work from anywhere within operational regions. You will produce timely intelligence reports, mentor junior analysts, and collaborate with incident response and security operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 5 years in threat intelligence or related security roles.
• Ability to interpret large data sets from diverse sources.
• Strong knowledge of cyber threats, APTs, malware and attack vectors.
• Experience with TIPs and SIEM platforms; scripting desirable.
• Excellent analytical and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote-first environment.
• Certs such as GCTI/CTI are advantageous.
• Familiarity with geopolitical factors affecting cyber threats.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze global cyber threat intelligence sources.
• Identify and track APTs and other actors.
• Develop threat actor profiles, TTPs, and IOCs.
• Produce reports, briefings, and alerts for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with IR/SOC teams to provide context and support remediation.
• Refine threat hunting methodologies based on intelligence.
• Contribute to TI platforms and tooling improvements.
• Present findings to technical and executive audiences.
• Mentor junior analysts and grow TI capabilities.
• Stay current with cybersecurity trends and defenses.

Skills

Threat intelligence analysis

Data analysis

Written communication

Remote collaboration

Scripting (Python/PowerShell)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity / CS / Intelligence Studies

Tools

TIPs

SIEM

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in cybersecurity threat research, is seeking an experienced Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst to join their fully remote team. In this critical role, you will be at the forefront of identifying, analyzing, and disseminating actionable threat intelligence to protect organizations worldwide. You will leverage advanced tools and techniques to track threat actors, understand their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and provide strategic insights to enhance defensive measures. This is a remote-first opportunity, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within our client's operational regions. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of the threat landscape, strong analytical skills, and a passion for proactive defense. You will play a vital role in shaping our client's threat intelligence strategy and contributing to global cybersecurity efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze global cyber threat intelligence sources, including open-source, dark web, and proprietary feeds.
• Identify, track, and attribute advanced persistent threats (APTs) and other malicious actors.
• Develop and maintain threat actor profiles, TTPs, and indicators of compromise (IOCs).
• Produce timely and actionable intelligence reports, briefings, and alerts for various stakeholders.
• Collaborate with incident response and security operations teams to provide threat context and support remediation efforts.
• Develop and refine threat hunting methodologies based on intelligence analysis.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of threat intelligence platforms and tools.
• Present intelligence findings and recommendations to technical and executive audiences.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the overall growth of the threat intelligence function.
• Stay current with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and defensive technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Intelligence Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in threat intelligence analysis, cybersecurity operations, or a related discipline.
• Proven ability to analyze and interpret large volumes of data from diverse intelligence sources.
• Strong understanding of cyber threat landscapes, APTs, malware, and attack vectors.
• Experience with threat intelligence platforms (TIPs) and security information and event management (SIEM) systems.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for data analysis and automation is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, research, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote-first environment.
• Relevant certifications such as GCTI, CTI, or similar are advantageous.
• Familiarity with geopolitical factors influencing cyber threats is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work benefits.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with company contributions.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Access to cutting-edge threat intelligence tools and resources.
• A dynamic and collaborative global team.
• Annual performance bonuses.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Home office equipment stipend.