Information Security Analyst - Threat Intelligence

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Hybrid work arrangement

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development and training

Dynamic and collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley is seeking an Information Security Analyst specializing in Threat Intelligence to join our team in a hybrid role. You will gather, analyze, and disseminate intelligence on cyber threats to inform security strategies and incident response.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of threat intelligence experience, familiarity with threat intel platforms, malware analysis, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 2+ years of threat intelligence analysis or related cybersecurity experience.
• Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms and data sources.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles, malware analysis, and network protocols.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze threat intelligence data from various sources (open-source, commercial feeds, dark web).
• Identify emerging threats, TTPs used by adversaries.
• Develop threat models and profiles relevant to the organization's industry and assets.
• Produce timely and actionable threat intelligence reports for security operations and leadership.
• Support incident response investigations with contextual threat information.
• Contribute to the development of threat detection rules and capabilities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or CS

Tools

Threat intelligence platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive Information Security Analyst specializing in Threat Intelligence to join their team in Kimberley. In this hybrid role, you will be responsible for gathering, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence on cyber threats to help protect the organization. Your insights will directly inform security strategies and response efforts. This position requires a keen eye for detail, a deep understanding of the threat landscape, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze threat intelligence data from various sources (open-source, commercial feeds, dark web).
• Identify emerging threats, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by adversaries.
• Develop threat models and profiles relevant to the organization's industry and assets.
• Produce timely and actionable threat intelligence reports for security operations and leadership.
• Support incident response investigations with contextual threat information.
• Contribute to the development of threat detection rules and capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in threat intelligence analysis or a related cybersecurity role.
• Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms and data sources.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles, malware analysis, and network protocols.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement for work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Support for professional development and training.
• Dynamic and collaborative team environment.