Remote 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

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