Principal Threat Intelligence Analyst (Remote)

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Annual leave

Professional development

Access to cutting-edge tools

Bonuses & travel opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a highly experienced Principal Threat Intelligence Analyst to join a globally recognized leader in threat intelligence. This fully remote role focuses on identifying and analyzing state-sponsored actors, cybercrime groups, and advanced threats to inform defensive strategies.

You will mentor junior analysts, develop strategic reports for executives, and collaborate with partners to share intelligence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in threat intelligence or related field.
• Proven track record of producing strategic and tactical threat intelligence reports.
• Strong understanding of geopolitics, cyber warfare and APTs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of emerging cyber threats, TTPs and actors.
• Develop strategic threat intelligence reports for executives and security teams.
• Create tactical intelligence products to support incident response.
• Mentor junior analysts and grow the threat intelligence function.
• Collaborate with partners to share and enrich threat intelligence.
• Present findings to technical teams and C-level executives.
• Contribute to automation tools for intelligence collection and analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Multilingual

OSINT methods

Education

Master's degree in Cybersecurity, IR, CS or related field

Tools

Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs)

OSINT tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a globally recognized leader in threat intelligence, is looking for a highly experienced Principal Threat Intelligence Analyst to join their elite team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute your expertise from anywhere. You will be at the forefront of identifying, analyzing, and disseminating critical threat intelligence concerning state-sponsored actors, cybercrime syndicates, and other advanced persistent threats. Your insights will directly inform defensive strategies and protect critical infrastructure worldwide. This role demands a proactive, analytical mind with a deep understanding of the geopolitical landscape and attacker methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth research and analysis of emerging cyber threats, TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures), and threat actors. Develop and maintain strategic threat intelligence reports for executive leadership and security operations teams. Create tactical intelligence products to support incident response and security operations. Identify and track key threat actors, their motivations, capabilities, and targets. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to share and enrich threat intelligence. Develop and refine methodologies for threat hunting and proactive detection. Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the growth of the threat intelligence function. Build and maintain relationships within the cybersecurity community to gather and share intelligence. Present findings and recommendations to diverse audiences, from technical teams to C-level executives. Contribute to the development of automation tools and processes for intelligence collection and analysis.

Requirements

Master's degree in Cybersecurity, International Relations, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent extensive experience. Minimum of 8 years of experience in threat intelligence, cybersecurity analysis, or a related field. Proven track record of producing high-quality strategic and tactical threat intelligence reports. Deep understanding of geopolitical contexts, cyber warfare, and advanced persistent threats (APTs). Expertise in analyzing malware, network traffic, and attacker infrastructure. Strong proficiency in open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques and tools. Experience with threat intelligence platforms (TIPs) and data analysis tools. Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fully remote environment. Fluency in multiple languages is a significant asset. Relevant certifications such as GIAC Certified Threat Intelligence (GCTI) or equivalent are highly valued.

Benefits

• This position offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with the senior level of this role.
• As a fully remote employee, you will enjoy unparalleled flexibility in your work location.
• Our client provides a generous annual leave allowance, support for professional development, and access to cutting-edge tools and resources.
• You will be part of a globally distributed, high-performing team focused on making a tangible difference in cybersecurity.
• Performance-based bonuses and opportunities for international travel for conferences are available.