Senior Cybersecurity Analyst - Threat Intelligence

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is sourcing a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst specializing in Threat Intelligence for a leading financial institution. The role is based in East London and focuses on proactive threat identification, analysis, and rapid response to protect digital assets and customer data.

You will gather threat intelligence from multiple sources, develop detection strategies, and deliver actionable insights to strengthen security posture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, CS, IT or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in cybersecurity with focus on threat intelligence, SOC or IR.
• Experience with SIEMs (Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight) and threat intel platforms.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze threat intel feeds, alerts and incident reports from SIEM/IDS/IPS and intel platforms.
• Investigate and triage potential security incidents, assessing scope and impact.
• Develop threat models and profiles for the organization’s landscape.
• Research emerging threats, vulnerabilities and attack vectors.
• Produce timely threat intel reports for technical teams and leadership.
• Refine detection rules based on threat intel insights.
• Collaborate with IR teams during investigations.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements of monitoring and detection capabilities.
• Educate stakeholders on cyber threats and best practices.
• Stay current with cyber trends, tools and techniques.

Skills

Threat intelligence

Security monitoring

Incident response

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

ArcSight

Threat intelligence platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a leading financial institution committed to safeguarding its digital assets and customer data against evolving cyber threats. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Analyst specializing in Threat Intelligence to join our security operations center in East London . This role is crucial for proactively identifying, analyzing, and responding to cyber threats targeting our organization. You will be responsible for gathering and interpreting threat intelligence from various sources, developing detection strategies, and providing actionable insights to enhance our overall security posture. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a critical function within a reputable organization located in East London, Eastern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze threat intelligence feeds, security alerts, and incident reports from various sources (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, threat intelligence platforms).
• Investigate and triage potential security incidents, determining scope, impact, and appropriate response actions.
• Develop and maintain threat models and profiles relevant to the organization's industry and digital footprint.
• Research and analyze emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.
• Create timely and actionable threat intelligence reports for technical teams and executive leadership.
• Develop and refine security detection rules and mechanisms based on threat intelligence.
• Collaborate with incident response teams to provide context and support during security investigations.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of security monitoring and incident detection capabilities.
• Participate in security awareness training and educate internal stakeholders on cyber threats.
• Stay current with the latest cybersecurity trends, tools, and techniques.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a significant focus on threat intelligence, security operations, or incident response.
• Proven experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight) and other security monitoring technologies.
• Strong understanding of cyber threat landscapes, attack methodologies (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK framework), and threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Experience with threat intelligence platforms and data analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in analyzing network traffic, logs, and malware samples.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise reports.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, GIAC) are highly desirable.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Generous paid time off and holiday leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• Access to state-of-the-art security tools and technologies.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Regular team-building activities.
• Relocation assistance may be provided.
• Contribution to protecting a major financial institution.