Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Health and wellness benefits

Advanced training and conferences in T

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst to join a proactive security team in Polokwane. You will identify, analyze, and disseminate intelligence on current and potential cyber threats, informing defensive strategies and enhancing security posture.

The role requires 1–3 years in threat intelligence, strong analytical and writing skills, and familiarity with TIPs and OSINT. A hybrid work model is offered to balance office and remote work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Intelligence Studies, or related field.
• 1–3 years of cyber threat intelligence, security analysis, or related cybersecurity role.
• Proficiency in analyzing malware, network traffic, and forensic data.
• Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms (TIPs) and OSINT gathering techniques.
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret threat intelligence data from OSINT, feeds, and telemetry.
• Identify and track threat actors and their TTPs.
• Produce actionable threat intelligence reports for technical teams and senior management.
• Develop threat models relevant to the organization’s industry.
• Provide recommendations to improve defensive capabilities based on intel insights.
• Collaborate with SOC and incident response teams to integrate intel into workflows.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Written communication

Malware and traffic analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Related field experience

Tools

Threat intelligence platforms (TIPs)

OSINT gathering techniques

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an astute Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst to join their proactive security team in Polokwane . This role is focused on identifying, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence about current and potential cyber threats facing the organization. You will play a key role in informing defensive strategies and enhancing the overall security posture by providing actionable intelligence on threat actors, campaigns, and malware. This is an ideal position for a curious and analytical individual passionate about understanding the threat landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret threat intelligence data from various sources, including open-source, commercial feeds, and internal security telemetry.
• Identify and track threat actors, their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Produce timely and actionable threat intelligence reports for different audiences, including technical teams and senior management.
• Develop and maintain threat models relevant to the organization's industry and environment.
• Provide recommendations for improving defensive capabilities based on threat intelligence insights.
• Collaborate with SOC and incident response teams to integrate intelligence into operational workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Intelligence Studies, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in cyber threat intelligence, security analysis, or a related cybersecurity role.
• Proficiency in analyzing malware, network traffic, and forensic data.
• Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms (TIPs) and open-source intelligence (OSINT) gathering techniques.
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Understanding of geopolitical factors influencing cyber threats is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and opportunities for bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Access to advanced training and conferences in threat intelligence.
• Hybrid work model to balance office and remote work.
• A collaborative environment focused on continuous learning and threat mitigation.