Remote Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health coverage

Home office allowance

Flexible hours

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst to join a fully remote security team. You will gather and analyze threat data, assess TTPs, and provide actionable intelligence to inform defensive strategies.

The role emphasizes collaboration with incident response, security operations, and engineering, with a focus on malware, network forensics, and geopolitical insights. Remote work and global collaboration are central to the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of threat intelligence experience or related roles.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze threat data from open-source, commercial feeds, and government reports.
• Develop threat models, actor profiles, and TTPs relevant to the industry.
• Produce timely threat intelligence reports, briefings, and alerts for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with incident response, SOC, and engineering to integrate intelligence into defenses.
• Conduct deep-dive research on threat actors, campaigns, and malware families.
• Contribute to threat intelligence platforms and processes improvement.

Skills

Threat intelligence

Malware analysis

Network forensics

Geopolitical awareness

Remote teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Threat modeling

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly analytical and experienced Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst to join their fully remote security team. This role is critical in proactively identifying, analyzing, and reporting on emerging cyber threats that could impact the organization. You will be responsible for gathering intelligence from various sources, assessing actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and providing actionable insights to inform defensive strategies. The ideal candidate is passionate about cybersecurity, possesses exceptional research skills, and thrives in a collaborative, distributed work environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to global security efforts from anywhere, working with a dedicated and expert team.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret threat intelligence data from diverse sources, including open-source, commercial feeds, and government reports.
• Develop and maintain threat models , actor profiles, and TTPs relevant to the organization's industry and assets.
• Produce timely and actionable threat intelligence reports, briefings, and alerts for various stakeholders.
• Collaborate with incident response, security operations, and engineering teams to integrate intelligence into defensive measures.
• Conduct deep-dive research on specific threat actors, campaigns, and malware families.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of threat intelligence platforms and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, International Relations, Intelligence Studies, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in threat intelligence analysis, cybersecurity operations, or a similar role.
• Proficiency in analyzing malware, network traffic, and forensic data.
• Strong understanding of geopolitical factors influencing cyber threats and various threat actor motivations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical information clearly.
• Proven ability to work independently and effectively within a remote team setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives, fully remote.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Flexible working hours and unlimited paid time off.
• Opportunity to work with a leading global organization on cutting-edge security challenges.