Information Security Analyst - Threat Intelligence

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical benefits

Pension benefits

Hybrid work model

Security tools access

Training opportunities

Diverse and challenging projects

Knowledge sharing culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a proactive Information Security Analyst specializing in Threat Intelligence for its Port Elizabeth office. In this hybrid role, you will identify, analyze, and report on cyber threats and provide actionable intelligence to strengthen defensive measures while collaborating with security teams.

You will leverage OSINT, industry reports, and threat intel platforms to build threat profiles and inform incident response.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in threat intelligence, security operations, or related security role.
• Proficiency in analyzing threat data and understanding attacker methodologies.
• Experience with threat intelligence platforms and tools.
• Knowledge of geopolitical factors influencing cyber threats.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze threat intelligence feeds, OSINT, and industry reports.
• Identify emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attacker trends relevant to the organization.
• Develop detailed threat profiles and reports on adversary TTPs.
• Provide timely and actionable intelligence to security operations and incident response teams.
• Support the development of defensive strategies based on threat intelligence.
• Conduct research on specific threat actors and campaigns.

Skills

Threat analysis

Threat intel platforms

Geopolitical awareness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

Threat intelligence platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive Information Security Analyst specializing in Threat Intelligence for their Port Elizabeth office. This role focuses on identifying, analyzing, and reporting on cyber threats that could impact the organization. You will leverage various data sources and tools to understand adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), providing actionable intelligence to enhance defensive measures. This hybrid role allows for focused work remotely and collaborative engagement in the office, contributing to a cutting-edge threat defense program.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze threat intelligence feeds, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and industry reports.
• Identify emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attacker trends relevant to the organization.
• Develop detailed threat profiles and reports on adversary TTPs.
• Provide timely and actionable intelligence to security operations and incident response teams.
• Support the development of defensive strategies based on threat intelligence.
• Conduct research on specific threat actors and campaigns.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in threat intelligence, security operations, or a related security role.
• Proficiency in analyzing threat data and understanding attacker methodologies.
• Experience with threat intelligence platforms and tools.
• Knowledge of geopolitical factors influencing cyber threats.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Medical and pension benefits.
• Hybrid work model supporting work-life balance.
• Access to advanced security tools and training.
• Opportunities to work on diverse and challenging security projects.
• A supportive team environment committed to knowledge sharing.