Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst for Incident Response

S-RM; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading intelligence and cybersecurity consultancy in South Africa seeks a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst to join their expanding team. This role plays a critical part in incident response, requiring strong analytical skills and a keen interest in cyber threats. Candidates must communicate effectively, analyze complex data, and possess a foundational understanding of cyber concepts. This position offers flexible work arrangements and various benefits, including generous holiday allowances and medical coverage.

Benefits

23 days holiday increasing to 28

Flexible working hours

Private pension with company match

Life Insurance 4X annual salary

Health benefits including medical aid

Qualifications

• Skilled in creating concise reports from complex information.
• Ability to analyze ambiguous or conflicting data.
• Interested in cyber threats like ransomware.

Responsibilities

• Track developments in the cybercrime ecosystem.
• Monitor leak sites and engage with threat actors.
• Conduct dark web monitoring and research.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Understanding of foundational cyber concepts

Demonstrated interest in cyber threats

Education

Academic background in Political Science, Intelligence Studies, Criminology, Cybersecurity, or Data Science

Tools

Threat Intelligence platforms (e.g., VirusTotal, Shodan)

Job description

A leading intelligence and cybersecurity consultancy in South Africa seeks a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst to join their expanding team. This role plays a critical part in incident response, requiring strong analytical skills and a keen interest in cyber threats. Candidates must communicate effectively, analyze complex data, and possess a foundational understanding of cyber concepts. This position offers flexible work arrangements and various benefits, including generous holiday allowances and medical coverage.