Principal Threat Intelligence Analyst

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 presents an exciting opportunity for a Principal Threat Intelligence Analyst to join a global cybersecurity research team in a fully remote position. You will identify, analyze, and report on emerging cyber threats, TTPs, and potential impacts for organizations and clients, communicating complex findings to diverse audiences.

The role emphasizes deep technical expertise, analytical rigor, and proactive defense strategies, with a strong focus on mentoring, research development, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Cybersecurity, CS, or Intelligence Studies.
• Minimum 7 years of cybersecurity experience focused on threat intelligence, malware analysis, or reverse engineering.
• Experience analyzing large datasets to identify patterns and trends.
• Deep understanding of global threat landscapes and geopolitical influences on cyber activity.
• Proficiency with threat intel platforms and scripting (Python) for data analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present complex findings.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote setting; remote collaboration.
• Certifications such as GCTI, CIR, or GCFA are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of global cyber threats, actors, and malware.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive threat intelligence reports and briefings.
• Identify and track APTs and their TTPs.
• Analyze threat data from OSINT, dark web, and proprietary feeds.
• Create actionable intelligence products for defensive and strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with security operations and incident response teams.
• Develop threat models and actor profiles; contribute to hunting methodologies.
• Present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Skills

Threat intelligence

Reverse engineering

Malware analysis

Python scripting

Data analysis

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/CS/Intelligence Studies

Master’s degree in related field (advantage)

Tools

Threat intelligence platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in cybersecurity services, is actively seeking a Principal Threat Intelligence Analyst to join their world-class research team. This is a fully remote position, offering you the flexibility to work from anywhere. You will be at the forefront of identifying, analyzing, and reporting on emerging cyber threats, adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and potential impact on the organization and its clients. This role requires deep technical expertise, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex findings to diverse audiences. You will play a crucial role in proactively defending against sophisticated cyber-attacks by providing actionable intelligence to security operations, incident response, and executive leadership. Our client fosters a culture of continuous learning and innovation, providing unparalleled opportunities for professional development and research.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting in-depth research and analysis of global cyber threats, threat actors, and malware.
• Developing and maintaining comprehensive threat intelligence reports and briefings.
• Identifying and tracking advanced persistent threats (APTs) and their TTPs.
• Analyzing threat data from various sources, including open-source intelligence (OSINT), dark web, and proprietary feeds.
• Creating actionable intelligence products to inform defensive strategies and tactical decision-making.
• Collaborating with security operations and incident response teams to provide timely threat context.
• Developing and maintaining threat models and actor profiles.
• Contributing to the development of threat hunting methodologies and tools.
• Presenting findings and insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Mentoring junior analysts and contributing to team knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Intelligence Studies, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on threat intelligence, reverse engineering, or malware analysis.
• Proven experience in analyzing large datasets and identifying patterns and trends.
• Deep understanding of global threat landscapes, geopolitical influences on cyber activity, and adversary motivations.
• Proficiency in using threat intelligence platforms and tools.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for data analysis and automation.
• Excellent research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.
• Relevant certifications such as GCTI, CIR, or GCFA are highly beneficial.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and remote work compensation.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development budget for conferences, training, and certifications.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge research in a fully remote environment.
• Collaborate with leading experts in the cybersecurity field.
• Contribute to global cybersecurity initiatives from Stellenbosch, Western Cape .