Information Security Analyst (Threat Intelligence)

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Industry tools access

Growth opportunities

Collaborative team

Benoni focus

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a specialized Information Security Analyst focusing on Threat Intelligence to join their security team in Benoni. The role involves gathering intelligence from open-source, commercial, and government feeds, assessing relevance, and turning insights into actionable security measures.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field, 3+ years in information security, proficiency with TIPs, malware analysis, and network forensics, plus strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in information security, with a focus on threat intelligence or security operations.
• Proficiency with threat intelligence platforms (TIPs) and data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of malware analysis, network forensics, and cyber kill chain concepts.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and disseminate threat intelligence from open-source, commercial, and government feeds.
• Develop and maintain threat models specific to the organization's threat landscape.
• Identify and track threat actors, their motivations, capabilities, and attack methodologies.
• Provide timely and actionable intelligence reports to security operations, incident response, and management teams.
• Develop and tune security tools and processes based on threat intelligence insights.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting to discover undetected malicious activity within the network.
• Collaborate with external partners and information sharing communities.

Skills

Threat intelligence

Security operations

Python

Malware analysis

Network forensics

Cyber kill chain

Research & analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs)

Data analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a specialized Information Security Analyst with a focus on Threat Intelligence to join their security team in Benoni . This role is crucial for proactively identifying, analyzing, and mitigating emerging cyber threats. You will be responsible for gathering intelligence from various sources, assessing its relevance and impact, and translating it into actionable security measures. This hybrid position offers a dynamic environment for an analyst passionate about understanding and countering sophisticated cyber adversaries.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and disseminate threat intelligence from open-source, commercial, and government feeds.
• Develop and maintain threat models specific to the organization's industry and threat landscape.
• Identify and track threat actors, their motivations, capabilities, and attack methodologies.
• Provide timely and actionable intelligence reports to security operations, incident response, and management teams.
• Develop and tune security tools and processes based on threat intelligence insights.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting to discover undetected malicious activity within the network.
• Collaborate with external partners and information sharing communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in information security, with a specific focus on threat intelligence or security operations.
• Proficiency with threat intelligence platforms (TIPs) and various data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of malware analysis, network forensics, and cyber kill chain concepts.
• Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for data processing and automation is a plus.
• Familiarity with geopolitical factors influencing cyber threats.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid work arrangement providing a balance of office and remote work.
• Access to industry-leading threat intelligence tools and resources.
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and certifications.
• A collaborative team environment focused on combating advanced threats in Benoni .