Senior Associate - Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

PwC Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Malaysia seeks a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst to monitor and analyze cyber threats. The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in IT and 2-3 years of experience in a Security Operations Centre. Responsibilities include producing intelligence reports on cyber threats and providing support for security incidents. The position is a 12-month contract with benefits equivalent to permanent staff, and government clearance is required.

Benefits

Standard benefits as permanent staff

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience in a Security Operations Centre.
• Solid understanding of cyber threat intelligence frameworks.
• Ability to produce intelligence reports on cybersecurity trends.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze cyber threat trends and vulnerabilities.
• Gather and disseminate threat intelligence products.
• Support security incident responses and threat assessments.

Skills

Threat monitoring

Cyber threat analysis

OSINT gathering

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Information Technology

Tools

MITRE ATT&CK framework

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Job description

Proactively monitor and communicate cyber threat trends, vulnerabilities, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

Monitor external data sources and leverage resources to gather cyber threat information and set up cyber threat intelligence infrastructure and payloads associated with priority threats.

Familiarity with deep and dark web, covert communication channels, social media platforms, and other OSINT sources.

Develop and produce intelligence reports focused on cyber events and trends, industry-level analysis of developing cybersecurity threats, and geopolitical events.

Analyze cyber-threat actors, groups, and events to report on prioritized TTPs, behaviors, motivations, malware analysis, etc.

Disseminate finished tactical, operational, and strategic threat intelligence products (reports, briefings, etc.).

Provide threat intelligence support for security incidents and respond to requests for information (RFIs) and participate in the drafting and production of company threat assessments.

Support creation of deliverables including but not limited to Security/Incident Alerts, Intelligence Reports, Trend and summary reports, Client briefings.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Information Technology, Information Security, Computer Science or a similar field.
• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience working in 24x7 Security Operations Centre (SOC) environment.
• Solid understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, Acquired or ability to acquire the following certification: CREST Registered Threat Intelligence Analyst (CRTIA).
• GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI).
• CREST Certified Threat Intelligence Manager (CCTIM).
• CREST Registered Threat Intelligence Analyst (CRTIA).

Additional Notes

• This is a 12-month contract with the opportunity to be extended based on project and performance.
• Contract staff will be getting the standard benefit as permanent staff.

Education

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Certifications

Required Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Job Posting End Date

July 31, 2026

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