Remote Threat Intelligence Analyst, Aviation Cybersecurity

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Aviation Cybersecurity Analyst specializing in Threat Intelligence to join a fully remote team. The role focuses on monitoring, analyzing, and reporting threats targeting the aviation sector, identifying attacker TTPs, and providing strategic defense recommendations to protect critical aviation infrastructure.

You will work independently in a global team, applying NIST-aligned frameworks, threat feeds, and SIEM tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of cybersecurity experience with focus on threat intelligence and analysis.
• Experience monitoring threat feeds, analyzing malware, and understanding attacker TTPs.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST) and aviation regulations.
• Proficiency with threat intelligence platforms, SIEM tools, and data analysis software.
• Certifications such as CISSP or GIAC are desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work in a fully remote team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze global cyber threat intelligence sources relevant to aviation.
• Identify, track, and report on emerging threats, attack vectors, and threat actors impacting aviation systems.
• Assess potential impact of threats on aviation operations, data integrity, and passenger safety.
• Develop and maintain threat intelligence reports, briefings, and alerts for stakeholders.
• Contribute to defense strategies and incident response plans; support incident response activities.

Skills

Threat intelligence

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Threat intelligence platforms

SIEM tools

Data analysis software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Aviation Cybersecurity Analyst specializing in Threat Intelligence to join a fully remote team. The role focuses on monitoring, analyzing, and reporting threats targeting the aviation sector, identifying attacker TTPs, and providing strategic defense recommendations to protect critical aviation infrastructure.

You will work independently in a global team, applying NIST-aligned frameworks, threat feeds, and SIEM tools.