Remote Lead Threat Intelligence Analyst

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Annual bonuses

Long-term incentive plans

Professional development budget

Remote-first culture

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a global cybersecurity leader seeking a Lead Threat Intelligence Analyst for a remote-first role. You will guide the threat intelligence function, shape defensive strategies, and report on threats affecting clients worldwide.

You will lead analysis, mentor juniors, develop predictive models, and integrate intel into security operations. This role suits a strategic thinker who thrives on deep analysis and proactive threat mitigation from anywhere.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Intelligence Studies, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in cyber threat intelligence or a related cybersecurity discipline.
• Proven experience leading intelligence analysis efforts and teams.
• Expertise in malware, network traffic, and forensic data analysis for intelligence.
• Deep understanding of geopolitical factors shaping cyber threats.
• Familiarity with threat intel platforms, tools, and data sources (e.g., OSINT, feeds).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to convey complex topics clearly.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Python for data analysis and automation.
• Certs such as GCTI or CIHA are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead collection, analysis, and dissemination of cyber threat intel from multiple sources.
• Develop and refine intelligence methodologies to identify threats and actor motivations.
• Produce high-quality intelligence reports, briefings, and alerts for technical and executive audiences.
• Develop relationships with external intel sharing communities and government agencies.
• Mentor junior threat intelligence analysts.
• Develop predictive threat models and assess potential impacts.
• Integrate threat intel into security operations, incident response, and risk management.
• Manage and tune threat intel platforms and tools.
• Conduct deep-dive investigations into APTs and targeted attacks.
• Contribute to strategic direction of the cybersecurity program.

Skills

Threat intelligence

Team leadership

Data analysis

Python

Geopolitical awareness

OSINT

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Cybersecurity/Intelligence

Tools

Threat intel platforms

Malware analysis tools

Forensic data tools

OSINT feeds

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a global cybersecurity leader seeking a Lead Threat Intelligence Analyst for a remote-first role. You will guide the threat intelligence function, shape defensive strategies, and report on threats affecting clients worldwide.

You will lead analysis, mentor juniors, develop predictive models, and integrate intel into security operations. This role suits a strategic thinker who thrives on deep analysis and proactive threat mitigation from anywhere.