Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Health benefits

Paid time off

Learning opportunities

Remote work

Threat intel tools

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a proactive Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst to join its security team. This fully remote role focuses on researching, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence to defend against advanced cyber threats from your home office.

You will analyze sources, maintain threat models, and contribute to detection development. The role offers exposure to cutting-edge intelligence tools, continuous learning, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, International Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in cyber threat intelligence, security analysis, or a related cybersecurity role.
• Strong understanding of threat actor TTPs (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK framework).
• Experience with various intelligence analysis tools and platforms.
• Familiarity with malware analysis, reverse engineering concepts, and digital forensics is a plus.
• Proficiency in researching and synthesizing information from diverse sources.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, actionable intelligence.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for data analysis and automation is beneficial.
• Must be able to work independently and manage multiple intelligence requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and analyze threat intelligence data from various sources (open-source, commercial feeds, internal logs).
• Identify and track threat actors, their TTPs, and motivations targeting the organization or industry.
• Produce and disseminate intelligence reports, alerts, and briefings to relevant stakeholders (SOC, incident response, leadership).
• Develop and maintain threat models relevant to the organization's risk profile.
• Contribute to the development of detection rules and defensive strategies based on threat intelligence.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and reliability of threat intelligence sources and tools.
• Stay current with global cyber threats, geopolitical events impacting cybersecurity, and emerging attack vectors.
• Collaborate with internal security teams to provide context and actionable intelligence for incident response and threat hunting activities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external intelligence sharing communities.

Skills

Threat intelligence analysis

Analytical thinking

Writing skills

Presentation skills

Independent work

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, International Relations, or related field

Tools

MITRE ATT&CK framework

Malware analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, WhatJobs Direct, is seeking a proactive and analytical Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst to join their security team. This role is primarily remote, offering flexibility to work from home. You will be responsible for researching, analyzing, and disseminating timely and actionable threat intelligence to protect the organization from advanced cyber threats. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of the threat landscape, adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and various intelligence gathering methodologies. You will play a key role in informing strategic security decisions and enhancing our defensive capabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge security program from your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and analyze threat intelligence data from various sources (open-source, commercial feeds, internal logs).
• Identify and track threat actors, their TTPs, and motivations targeting the organization or industry.
• Produce and disseminate intelligence reports, alerts, and briefings to relevant stakeholders (e.g., SOC, incident response, leadership).
• Develop and maintain threat models relevant to the organization's risk profile.
• Contribute to the development of detection rules and defensive strategies based on threat intelligence.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and reliability of threat intelligence sources and tools.
• Stay current with global cyber threats, geopolitical events impacting cybersecurity, and emerging attack vectors.
• Collaborate with internal security teams to provide context and actionable intelligence for incident response and threat hunting activities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external intelligence sharing communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, International Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in cyber threat intelligence, security analysis, or a related cybersecurity role.
• Strong understanding of threat actor TTPs (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK framework).
• Experience with various intelligence analysis tools and platforms.
• Familiarity with malware analysis, reverse engineering concepts, and digital forensics is a plus.
• Proficiency in researching and synthesizing information from diverse sources.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, actionable intelligence.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for data analysis and automation is beneficial.
• Must be able to work independently and manage multiple intelligence requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous paid time off.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, training, and attending industry conferences.
• A fully remote work environment with flexibility.
• Be part of a critical function that proactively defends the organization.
• Access to advanced threat intelligence tools and resources.