Remote Cyber Threat Analyst - Incident Response & Intel

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexibility and remote-friendly hours

Professional development and training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Cybersecurity Threat Analyst to bolster global security operations. This fully remote role focuses on identifying, analyzing, and responding to evolving threats affecting our client’s networks and data.

You will monitor SIEMs, investigate incidents, develop threat intelligence, perform vulnerability assessments, and collaborate with IT and development teams to implement controls. Strong communication is essential in a distributed, remote team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in cybersecurity analysis, incident response, or threat intelligence.
• Proficiency with security tools such as SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar), IDS/IPS, EDR solutions, and vulnerability scanners.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, operating systems, and cloud security concepts.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) for automation is a plus.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, GIAC, or CompTIA Security+ are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events from SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, endpoint detection.
• Analyze and investigate potential security incidents, determining scope, impact, and root cause.
• Develop and maintain threat intelligence, identifying new attack patterns and threat actors relevant to the organization.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify weaknesses in systems and applications.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of security policies, procedures, and incident response plans.
• Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.
• Provide technical expertise and support during security incidents and investigations.
• Collaborate with IT and development teams to implement security controls and remediation strategies.
• Generate regular reports on threat trends, incident summaries, and security posture.
• Participate in security awareness training and education initiatives.

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Cybersecurity Threat Analyst to bolster global security operations. This fully remote role focuses on identifying, analyzing, and responding to evolving threats affecting our client’s networks and data.

You will monitor SIEMs, investigate incidents, develop threat intelligence, perform vulnerability assessments, and collaborate with IT and development teams to implement controls. Strong communication is essential in a distributed, remote team.