Junior Threat Intelligence Analyst

M-KOPA-SOLAR; London; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join M-KOPA as a Junior Threat Intelligence Analyst and empower progress through cybersecurity. You will develop advanced tools for threat detection, collaborate with fraud and application security teams, and participate in red teaming operations. This remote opportunity offers significant learning and growth while providing vital insights into the landscape of threats against our business and products.

Benefits

Annual Learning and Development Fund: $1,200

Home Office Setup: Up to $1,000 for IT equipment

International travel for conferences and training

On-site retreats and trips to operational markets

Qualifications

• Moderate experience in Python programming or development.
• Familiarity with modern development practices, CI/CD.
• Knowledge of Threat Intelligence principles.

Responsibilities

• Build automated tools for internet threat detection.
• Identify new threats against M-KOPA's products and personnel.
• Analyze cyber threat alerts and communicate findings.

Skills

Python programming

Cloud microservices

Threat Intelligence principles

Windows command line

Linux command line

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Junior Threat Intelligence Analyst, London

Location: London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

At M-KOPA, We Finance Progress. Recognized twice by the Financial Times as one of Africa's fastest-growing companies (2022 and 2023) and by TIME100 as one of the Most Influential Companies in the World 2023, we've served over 3 million customers, unlocking $1 billion in credit for the unbanked across Africa. We empower our people through diverse development programs, coaching, and on-the-job training, supporting individual growth with family-friendly policies, well-being focus, and flexibility. Join us in shaping the future of M-KOPA.

M-KOPA's Threat Intelligence team, within the Security department, identifies and assesses threats against our products, business, and personnel. The team has developed a custom analysis platform instead of standard tools, such as Recorded Futures, using Azure Microservices to provide real-time information to Fraud, Application Security, and Management teams.

Your role involves acting as a developer, primarily in Python, with elements of Threat Hunting. This includes building automated tools for internet threat detection and identifying new threats to monitor. It is a fully remote role within UTC -1 to UTC +3, reporting to the Senior Threat Intelligence Researcher, and collaborating with Application Security and Global Fraud teams to develop intelligence-gathering systems.

You're excited about this opportunity because:

• You will create, build, and enhance a bespoke Threat Intelligence platform, exceeding the capabilities of most Threat Intelligence teams.
• You will identify new threats against M-KOPA, our products, and employees.
• You will learn about development best practices, Continuous Integration, and Continuous Deployment processes.
• You will gain knowledge of the latest hardware hacking, web application hacking, and malware attacks.
• You will analyze cyber threat alerts from various sources and communicate findings to relevant teams.
• You will perform trend analysis, assist with cybersecurity requirements, and establish reporting mechanisms.
• You will develop and deliver threat alerts, notifications, case studies, and after-action reports.
• You will coordinate and communicate across multiple stakeholder groups.
• You will monitor external data sources for cyber threats and provide mitigation recommendations.
• You will review intelligence reports, collection plans, and programs.

We're excited about you because you have experience with:

• Moderate experience in Python programming or development.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure or cloud microservice architectures.
• Familiarity with modern development practices, CI/CD.
• Knowledge of Threat Intelligence principles.
• Windows and Linux command line skills.

Benefits - What's in it for you!

• Participation in Application and Information Security Red Teaming operations.
• Opportunities for international travel to conferences and training.
• Annual Learning and Development Fund: $1,200 allowance for learning and development, pro-rated in the first year.
• Home Office Setup: Up to $1,000 for IT equipment after signing the offer.
• On-site retreats and trips to operational markets.

M-KOPA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. We prohibit forced or child labor and respect employee rights. We do not charge any fees for recruitment or employment processes.