Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst - Africa Focus

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid

Performance bonus

Professional growth/training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst focused on the African continent. The role involves monitoring, analyzing, and disseminating threat intelligence to protect clients across Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, and beyond.

You will translate adversary motivations and capabilities into actionable guidance for security operations. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in cyber threat intelligence, strong geopolitical awareness, and proficiency with OSINT tools and threat intel platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 4+ years in cyber threat intelligence, security analysis, or related role.
• Proven ability to collect, analyze and disseminate threat intel.
• Strong understanding of Africa's geopolitical dynamics and cyber threats.
• Proficiency with OSINT tools and threat intel platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor threat data from OSINT, dark web, and feeds.
• Identify and track threat actors, campaigns, malware, and Africa-focused campaigns.
• Develop threat actor profiles, including TTPs.
• Produce intel reports, briefings, and alerts for technical and executive audiences.
• Provide intelligence to support incident response and vulnerability management.
• Build relationships with external intelligence communities and partners.
• Refine intelligence requirements and collection strategies.
• Research geopolitical events affecting Africa's cyber threat landscape.

Skills

Threat intelligence

Security analysis

Geopolitical awareness

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IR, Political Science, or related field

Tools

OSINT tools

Threat intelligence platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading global cybersecurity firm, is seeking a dedicated Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst with a specific focus on the African continent. This role is critical for proactively identifying, analyzing, and disseminating threat intelligence to protect our client's customers and operations across Durban, KwaZulu-Natal and beyond. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring the threat landscape, identifying emerging threats, actors, and campaigns relevant to industries operating in Africa, and translating this intelligence into actionable insights. This position offers the unique opportunity to contribute to a vital security function within a dynamic and growing organization, operating from our Durban hub. We are looking for a curious and analytical mind with a passion for understanding adversary motivations and capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, collect, and analyze threat intelligence data from various sources, including open-source intelligence (OSINT), dark web forums, and commercial feeds.


• Identify and track threat actors, campaigns, malware, and vulnerabilities targeting organizations in Africa.


• Develop detailed threat actor profiles, including their TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures).


• Produce high-quality threat intelligence reports, briefings, and alerts tailored to different audiences (technical, executive).


• Provide timely intelligence to support incident response, vulnerability management, and security architecture decisions.


• Build and maintain relationships with external intelligence sharing communities and partners.


• Develop and refine intelligence requirements and collection strategies.


• Conduct research on geopolitical events and trends impacting the cyber threat landscape in Africa.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, International Relations, Political Science, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrable experience.


• Minimum of 4 years of experience in cyber threat intelligence, security analysis, or a related cybersecurity role.


• Proven experience in collecting, analyzing, and disseminating threat intelligence.


• Strong understanding of geopolitical dynamics and cyber threats specific to the African continent.


• Proficiency with OSINT tools and techniques, as well as threat intelligence platforms.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.


• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.


• Familiarity with cyber kill chain, MITRE ATT&CK framework, and common malware analysis techniques.

Benefits

• Our client provides a competitive salary, comprehensive medical aid, a performance bonus structure, and significant opportunities for professional growth, including training and conference attendance.


• You will be part of a collaborative and innovative team environment in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal , working on cutting-edge threat intelligence initiatives.


• The company is committed to employee development and offers access to advanced tools and resources.


• This hybrid role allows for a blend of in-office collaboration and remote work flexibility, ensuring a productive and well-balanced professional life in the vibrant city of Durban .