Cybersecurity Analyst - Threat Intelligence

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Training & conferences

Flexible hours & remote policy

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Cybersecurity Analyst with a specialization in Threat Intelligence to join the Centurion team. You will identify and analyze emerging cyber threats, develop threat profiles, and deliver actionable intelligence to inform defensive strategies.

The role requires 3+ years in threat intelligence, strong analytical and reporting skills, and experience with threat intel platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Intelligence Studies, or a related field.
• 3+ years of threat intelligence analysis experience.
• Strong understanding of geopolitical factors influencing cyber threats and common attack vectors.
• Proficiency with threat intelligence platforms and data analysis tools.
• Excellent research, analytical, and reporting skills with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret data from threat intelligence sources to identify trends.
• Develop and maintain threat profiles for known and emerging adversaries.
• Produce actionable threat intelligence reports for security operations and leadership.
• Collaborate with internal security teams to integrate threat intelligence into detection and response.
• Monitor OSINT sources and dark web for relevant threat information.
• Provide expert advice on threat landscape evolution and security enhancements.

Skills

Threat intelligence analysis

Geopolitical awareness

Threat intel platforms

Research

Analytical

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive and analytical Cybersecurity Analyst with a specialization in Threat Intelligence to join their team, based in Centurion . In this role, you will be at the forefront of identifying, analyzing, and disseminating information about emerging cyber threats, threat actors, and their methodologies. Your insights will directly inform defensive strategies and help protect the organization from sophisticated attacks. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge threat intelligence platforms and contribute to critical security decision-making within a forward-thinking company, driving proactive defense measures.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret data from various threat intelligence sources to identify trends and patterns.
• Develop and maintain threat profiles for known and emerging adversaries targeting the organization.
• Produce actionable threat intelligence reports for different stakeholders, including security operations and executive leadership.
• Collaborate with internal security teams to integrate threat intelligence into detection and response capabilities.
• Monitor the dark web and other open-source intelligence (OSINT) channels for relevant threat information.
• Provide expert advice on threat landscape evolution and recommend strategic security enhancements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Intelligence Studies, or a related field.
• Proven experience (3+ years) in threat intelligence analysis or a similar cybersecurity role.
• Strong understanding of geopolitical factors influencing cyber threats and common attack vectors .
• Proficiency with threat intelligence platforms and data analysis tools.
• Excellent research, analytical, and reporting skills, with the ability to communicate complex findings clearly.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including specialized care options.
• Access to advanced training programs and industry conferences to stay current with threats.
• Flexible working hours and a generous remote work policy.
• A dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment focused on innovation in cybersecurity.