Information Security Analyst (Threat Intelligence)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Training and development

Hybrid work in Sandton

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a specialized Information Security Analyst focused on Threat Intelligence to join our client in Sandton. You will identify, analyze, and report on current and emerging cyber threats to inform defensive strategies in a dynamic financial services environment, operating in a hybrid model.

Responsibilities include collecting and analyzing threat data, tracking threat actors and TTPs, producing executive reports, and integrating intelligence into security operations and risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years in threat intelligence or security analysis.
• Strong understanding of threat landscape, malware, and attack vectors.
• Experience with threat intelligence platforms and tools.
• Excellent analytical, research, and written communication skills.
• Experience with scripting or programming (Python) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze threat intelligence from multiple sources.
• Identify and track threat actors, campaigns, and TTPs.
• Develop threat profiles and provide timely alerts.
• Integrate threat intelligence into security operations and incident response.
• Produce detailed threat intelligence reports for technical and executive audiences.
• Collaborate with internal teams on threat landscape and defensive capabilities.

Skills

Threat intelligence

Security analysis

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Scripting (Python)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related

Tools

Threat intelligence platforms

Security monitoring tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a specialized Information Security Analyst with a focus on Threat Intelligence to join their team in Sandton . This role is crucial for identifying, analyzing, and reporting on current and emerging cyber threats that could impact the organization. You will leverage various data sources to provide actionable intelligence that informs defensive strategies and enhances security posture. The ideal candidate is passionate about staying ahead of threat actors and possesses strong analytical skills, contributing to a proactive security approach within a dynamic financial services environment, operating in a hybrid model.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret threat intelligence from various sources (open-source, commercial feeds, internal data).
• Identify and track threat actors, campaigns, and their Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs).
• Develop threat profiles and provide timely alerts on significant security threats.
• Integrate threat intelligence into security operations, incident response, and risk management processes.
• Produce detailed threat intelligence reports for technical and executive audiences.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand the organization's threat landscape and defensive capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in threat intelligence, security analysis, or a related cybersecurity field.
• Strong understanding of the threat landscape, malware analysis, and attack vectors .
• Proficiency in utilizing threat intelligence platforms and tools.
• Excellent analytical, research, and written communication skills.
• Experience with scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python) is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for training and development in threat intelligence specializations.
• A dynamic hybrid work environment located in the heart of Sandton .
• Contribute to high-impact security intelligence gathering.