Senior Associate - Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

PwC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Malaysia is seeking a Senior Associate in Risk Architecture to monitor cyber threat trends, analyze threat actors, and produce intelligence reports within a 12-month contract. You will support 24x7 SOC operations, apply MITRE ATT&CK, and contribute to client briefings and security alerts.

Travel up to 40% may be required; government clearance is not specified. The role emphasizes OSINT, risk assessment, and collaboration with security teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Security, Computer Science or related field.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in a 24x7 Security Operations Centre (SOC).
• Solid understanding of MITRE ATT&CK.
• GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI) certification or CREST certs preferred.
• CREST Registered Threat Intelligence Analyst (CRTIA) or CREST Certified Threat Intelligence Manager (CCTIM) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Proactively monitor and communicate cyber threat trends, vulnerabilities, IOCs, and TTPs.
• Monitor external data sources to gather cyber threat intelligence and set up intel infrastructure.
• Familiarity with OSINT sources, deep/dark web and covert channels.
• Develop intelligence reports on cyber events, threats and geopolitical trends.
• Analyze threat actors and report on prioritized TTPs and malware analysis.
• Disseminate finished threat intelligence products and briefings.
• Support security incidents and respond to RFIs; draft threat assessments.
• Produce deliverables such as security alerts, intelligence reports and client briefings.

Skills

Threat intelligence

Cybersecurity

OSINT

Threat reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/InfoSec/CS

Tools

MITRE ATT&CK

Job description

Line of Service Assurance Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Risk Architecture Management Level Senior Associate

Key Responsibilities

• 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 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: 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.

Additional Skills

• Accepting Feedback
• Active Listening
• AI Fluency
• AI-Human Collaboration
• Analytical Thinking
• Auditing
• Auditing Standards
• Audit Internal Controls
• Audit Preparation
• Audit Reporting
• Audit Risk Assessments
• Audit Support
• Business Process Improvement
• Communication
• Compliance and Standards
• Compliance Assurance
• Compliance Auditing
• Compliance Risk Assessment
• Compliance Training
• Creativity
• Data Analysis and Interpretation
• Developing Policies and Guidelines
• Digital Tooling
• Embracing Change
• ... and more

Travel Requirements and Other Conditions

Travel Requirements: Up to 40%.

Work Visa Sponsorship: No.

Government Clearance Required: Yes.