Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst - Remote

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

Remote work environment

Professional development budget

Flexibility and autonomy

Job summary

You will collaborate with SOC and incident response teams, develop threat models, and refine intelligence collection strategies while staying ahead of evolving threats across networks, endpoints, and cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, CS, Intelligence Studies, or related field.
• 5+ years of threat intelligence, cybersecurity analysis, or related field.
• Proven experience analyzing threat actor TTPs, malware analysis, and attack lifecycles.
• Strong knowledge of geopolitical factors influencing cyber threats.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and report on global cyber threats, threat actors, and their TTPs.
• Develop and maintain threat intelligence feeds and databases.
• Conduct deep-dive analysis of malware, phishing campaigns, and other cyber attack vectors.
• Produce timely and actionable threat intelligence reports for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with SOC and incident response teams to provide contextual intelligence during security events.
• Develop and refine threat modeling frameworks and intelligence collection strategies.
• Identify and assess new threat intelligence sources and tools.
• Contribute to defensive strategies based on threat intelligence findings.
• Build and maintain relationships with external intelligence sharing communities and partners.
• Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Threat intel

TTPs analysis

OSINT

Python

Geopolitics

Threat modeling

Open-source intel

SIEM

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

TIPs

SIEM

OSINT tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst to join their elite cybersecurity team, operating in a fully remote capacity. This role is pivotal in proactively identifying, analyzing, and disseminating actionable threat intelligence to protect the organization and its clients from sophisticated cyber adversaries. You will be responsible for tracking threat actors, understanding their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and translating this intelligence into practical security recommendations. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned analyst to contribute significantly to our defense strategy, working from anywhere. We pride ourselves on a remote-first culture that fosters collaboration, innovation, and work-life balance. You will work with a global team of experts, making a real impact on cybersecurity posture without the need to relocate. The insights you gather will be crucial for defending against emerging threats relevant to a global user base, impacting regions like Paarl and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and report on global cyber threats, threat actors, and their TTPs.
• Develop and maintain threat intelligence feeds and databases.
• Conduct deep-dive analysis of malware, phishing campaigns, and other cyber attack vectors.
• Produce timely and actionable threat intelligence reports for various stakeholders, including executive leadership and technical teams.
• Collaborate with Security Operations Center (SOC) and incident response teams to provide contextual intelligence during security events.
• Develop and refine threat modeling frameworks and intelligence collection strategies.
• Identify and assess new threat intelligence sources and tools.
• Contribute to the development of defensive strategies based on threat intelligence findings.
• Build and maintain relationships with external intelligence sharing communities and partners.
• Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Intelligence Studies, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in threat intelligence, cybersecurity analysis, or a related field.
• Proven experience in analyzing threat actor TTPs, malware analysis, and understanding of attack lifecycles.
• Strong knowledge of geopolitical factors influencing cyber threats.
• Experience with threat intelligence platforms (TIPs), SIEM, and open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques.
• Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python) for automation is a plus.
• Familiarity with various security domains such as network security, endpoint security, and cloud security.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.
• Relevant certifications such as GIAC GCTI or relevant cybersecurity certifications are beneficial.

Benefits

• This remote position offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plan with company match, and a generous professional development budget.
• Our client champions a supportive and inclusive remote work environment, emphasizing flexibility and autonomy.
• You will have the opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects with a world-class team.
• This role is perfect for an individual passionate about staying ahead of cyber threats and making a significant contribution to global cybersecurity efforts.