Threat Intelligence Analyst

Placements24; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Annual bonuses

Generous leave policy

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Threat Intelligence Analyst for a prominent financial services group. The role focuses on identifying and analyzing emerging cyber threats, tracking actors and campaigns, and producing intelligence for SOC and IR teams.

You will gather data from open-source, commercial feeds, and internal sources, develop threat profiles, and help shape detection rules and monitoring strategies. A Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in cybersecurity are expected; strong writing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Cybersecurity, IR or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in cybersecurity with threat intelligence, security research or IR.
• Familiarity with threat actors, APTs, malware, IOCs and attack vectors.
• Experience with TIPs and OSINT techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to craft actionable reports.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze threat intelligence from diverse sources.
• Identify and track threat actors, campaigns and malware.
• Develop threat profiles including TTPs, motivations and IOCs.
• Produce regular threat intelligence reports for technical and executive audiences.
• Provide timely alerts on critical threats and vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with SOC, IR and vulnerability teams to operationalize intelligence.
• Contribute to threat detection rules and security monitoring strategies.
• Participate in threat hunting based on intelligence insights.
• Stay current with geopolitical events and cyber threat landscape.

Skills

Threat intelligence

OSINT techniques

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Communication skills

Python basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity/IR

Tools

TIP platforms

OSINT tools

Python

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent financial services group with operations in East London, Eastern Cape , is actively seeking a skilled Threat Intelligence Analyst to join their dynamic cybersecurity team. This role is crucial for proactively identifying, analyzing, and reporting on emerging cyber threats, threat actors, and their methodologies that could impact the organization. You will be responsible for gathering intelligence from various sources, assessing its relevance and reliability, and translating it into actionable insights for the security operations and incident response teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of the threat landscape, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the organization's defense strategy by providing forward-looking intelligence that helps anticipate and mitigate cyber risks. We are looking for an inquisitive and detail-oriented individual who thrives on uncovering patterns and understanding adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze threat intelligence from diverse sources (open-source, commercial feeds, internal data).
• Identify and track threat actors, campaigns, and malware relevant to the organization.
• Develop and maintain threat profiles, including TTPs, motivations, and indicators of compromise (IOCs).
• Produce regular threat intelligence reports for various stakeholders, including technical and executive audiences.
• Provide timely alerts on critical threats and vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with SOC, incident response, and vulnerability management teams to operationalize intelligence.
• Contribute to the development of threat detection rules and security monitoring strategies.
• Participate in threat hunting exercises based on intelligence insights.
• Stay current with geopolitical events and their impact on the cyber threat landscape.
• Evaluate and recommend new threat intelligence tools and data sources.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, International Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on threat intelligence, security research, or incident response.
• Strong understanding of the cyber threat landscape, including APT groups, malware families, and attack vectors.
• Proficiency in analyzing various data types, including network traffic, logs, and malware samples.
• Experience with threat intelligence platforms (TIPs) and open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques.
• Excellent analytical, research, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and actionable reports.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python) is a plus.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., GCTI, CySA+) are advantageous.
• This role requires the analyst to be physically present in East London, Eastern Cape .

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced threat intelligence training.
• A collaborative and high-performing security team environment.
• Exposure to cutting-edge threat intelligence tools and data.
• Contribution to protecting a major financial institution.
• Annual performance bonuses and salary reviews.
• Generous annual leave policy.