Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, disability and life insurance

Training and professional certs

Generous leave & public holidays

Challenging security role in Queenstow

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst based in Queenstown to enhance security defenses. The role focuses on researching, analyzing, and disseminating actionable intelligence on current and emerging cyber threats, and informing proactive defenses.

You will analyze threat actors, their TTPs, and threat campaigns while developing reports for diverse audiences and integrating TI into security operations, incident response, and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in cyber threat intelligence, security analysis, or incident response.
• Proficiency in analyzing malware, network traffic, and forensic data.
• Strong understanding of global threat landscape, attack vectors, and adversary motivations.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze threat intelligence from OSINT, dark web, and threat feeds.
• Identify and track threat actors, their campaigns, and TTPs.
• Develop and maintain threat intelligence reports and presentations for different audiences.
• Integrate threat intelligence into security operations, incident response, and risk management processes.
• Provide early warnings of potential threats and recommend proactive defensive measures.
• Contribute to development and enhancement of threat intelligence platforms and tools.

Skills

Threat intelligence analysis

Malware & network traffic analysis

Research & reporting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/C Cybersecurity

Tools

Threat intelligence platforms (TIPs)

Data analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and analytical Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst to enhance their security defenses from their base in Queenstown . This role is dedicated to researching, analyzing, and disseminating actionable intelligence on current and emerging cyber threats. You will play a key role in helping the organization anticipate and defend against potential attacks by understanding threat actors, their motivations, and their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). This is a crucial position for identifying and mitigating sophisticated cyber risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze threat intelligence from various sources, including open-source intelligence (OSINT), dark web, and threat feeds.
• Identify and track threat actors, their campaigns, and their TTPs relevant to the organization.
• Develop and maintain threat intelligence reports and presentations for different audiences.
• Integrate threat intelligence into security operations, incident response, and risk management processes.
• Provide early warnings of potential threats and recommend proactive defensive measures.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of threat intelligence platforms and tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in cyber threat intelligence , security analysis, or incident response.
• Proficiency in analyzing malware, network traffic, and forensic data.
• Strong understanding of global threat landscape, attack vectors, and adversary motivations.
• Experience with threat intelligence platforms (TIPs) and data analysis tools.
• Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related incentives.
• Comprehensive health, disability, and life insurance.
• Opportunities for specialized training and professional certifications.
• Generous annual leave and paid public holidays.
• A challenging and rewarding role within a growing security team in Queenstown .