Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Training in threat intelligence tools

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State, seeks a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst to join the security operations team. You will monitor threat feeds, analyze TTPs, and create actionable reports for SOC and executives.

The role requires 3+ years in cybersecurity with threat intelligence focus, OSINT and dark web proficiency, and on-site work in Bloemfontein. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a cyber/security related field.
• Minimum 3 years of cybersecurity experience with threat intelligence or security analysis.
• Proven ability to analyze threat data from multiple sources, including OSINT and dark web.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze threat intelligence feeds, OSINT, and dark web forums for relevant information.
• Identify emerging threats, TTPs, vulnerabilities, and adversary patterns.
• Develop threat actor profiles with motivations, capabilities, and targets.
• Produce timely, actionable threat intelligence reports for SOC and leadership.
• Collaborate with incident response to provide context during investigations.
• Develop and maintain indicators of compromise (IOCs).
• Research threat campaigns, malware families, and attack vectors.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Written and verbal communication

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Intelligence Studies, Computer Science, or related discipline

Tools

Threat intelligence platforms (TIPs)

SIEM systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst to join their growing security operations center in Bloemfontein, Free State . This role is crucial for proactively identifying, analyzing, and reporting on cyber threats targeting the organization and its clients. The analyst will be responsible for gathering intelligence from various sources, assessing threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and providing actionable insights to enhance defensive strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a keen analytical mind, a passion for uncovering hidden patterns in data, and a deep understanding of the global threat landscape. This is an excellent opportunity for an intelligence enthusiast to contribute significantly to the organization's security posture. The Bloemfontein location offers a stable base for focused threat research.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze threat intelligence feeds, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and dark web forums for relevant threat information.
• Identify emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and adversary TTPs that could impact the organization.
• Develop comprehensive threat actor profiles, including motivations, capabilities, and targets.
• Produce timely and actionable threat intelligence reports for various stakeholders, including security operations and executive leadership.
• Collaborate with incident response teams to provide context and support during security investigations.
• Develop and maintain indicators of compromise (IOCs) for detection and prevention systems.
• Conduct research on specific threat campaigns, malware families, and attack vectors.
• Build and maintain relationships with external threat intelligence sharing communities.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of threat intelligence tools and processes.
• Provide briefings and presentations on the current threat landscape to internal teams in Bloemfontein, Free State .

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Intelligence Studies, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on threat intelligence or security analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing threat data from various sources.
• Strong understanding of global threat actors, attack vectors, and TTPs.
• Proficiency in utilizing threat intelligence platforms (TIPs) and security information and event management (SIEM) systems.
• Excellent research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for data analysis is a plus.
• Relevant certifications such as GCTI, CompTIA CySA+, or Security+ are beneficial.
• Must be willing to work on-site in Bloemfontein, Free State .

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for specialized training in threat intelligence.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Access to advanced threat intelligence tools and platforms.
• Supportive team environment in Bloemfontein .
• Retirement savings plan.