Remote Principal Threat Intelligence Leader

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 2,488,000 - 3,151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Bonuses

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Training budgets

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Principal Threat Intelligence Analyst to join a globally distributed security team, operating fully remotely. This senior role leads collection, analysis, and dissemination of intelligence to defend against advanced threats and nation-state actors.

The ideal candidate will translate complex intelligence into actionable insights for security operations and executive leadership, mentoring analysts and shaping the company’s defensive posture.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, International Relations, Intelligence Studies, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in threat intelligence or cybersecurity analysis.
• Experience leading intelligence analysis efforts and producing intelligence products.
• Strong understanding of geopolitical dynamics and nation-state activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive threat intelligence program (strategic and operational).
• Collect, analyze, and correlate threat data from OSINT, dark web, and commercial feeds.
• Develop threat actor profiles, TTPs, and impact assessments.
• Produce high-quality intelligence reports, briefings, and alerts for technical and non-technical audiences, including executives.
• Collaborate with IR, vulnerability management, and security engineering to embed intelligence into defense.
• Build and maintain relationships with external threat intelligence communities and info sharing groups.
• Mentor junior threat intelligence analysts and enhance analytical capabilities.
• Explore advanced analytical tools, including machine learning, to improve intelligence gathering and analysis.
• Stay ahead of emerging threats, vectors, and geopolitical factors.

Skills

Threat intelligence

Leadership

Geopolitical analysis

Communication

Mentoring

Autonomy

Education

Master's degree in Cybersecurity, IR, Intelligence Studies, or related field

Tools

TIPs

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Principal Threat Intelligence Analyst to join a globally distributed security team, operating fully remotely. This senior role leads collection, analysis, and dissemination of intelligence to defend against advanced threats and nation-state actors.

The ideal candidate will translate complex intelligence into actionable insights for security operations and executive leadership, mentoring analysts and shaping the company’s defensive posture.