Remote Threat Intelligence Analyst

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Home office stipend

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional growth

Tools access

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Analyst to join a globally distributed team. The role focuses on researching, analyzing, and disseminating actionable threat intelligence to protect diverse customers.

You will track threat actors, study TTPs, and deliver reports and alerts. Strong research skills and remote-work discipline are required, with opportunities for growth and advanced trainings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, CS, IR, or related field.
• 2–5 years of cybersecurity experience focusing on threat intelligence.
• Experience researching cyber threats, malware, and threat actors.
• Proficiency with threat intel platforms, SIEM, and data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with intelligence disciplines and analytic frameworks.
• Understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and attack vectors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Familiarity with Python for data analysis is a plus.
• Curiosity-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze threat intelligence sources, including OSINT, dark web forums, and security vendor reports.
• Identify and track APTs, malware campaigns, and cybercriminal activities.
• Analyze threat actor TTPs, motivations, and infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain threat intelligence feeds and IoCs.
• Produce timely and actionable threat intelligence reports, briefings, and alerts for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with incident response and security operations teams to enhance defensive measures based on intelligence insights.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of threat intelligence platforms and methodologies.
• Research emerging cybersecurity trends and their potential impact on organizations.
• Support tabletop exercises and simulations based on intelligence findings.
• Maintain a strong understanding of geopolitical events and their relevance to cyber threats.

Skills

Threat intelligence

OSINT

SIEM

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, International Relations, or related field

Tools

Threat intel platforms

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Analyst to join a globally distributed team. The role focuses on researching, analyzing, and disseminating actionable threat intelligence to protect diverse customers.

You will track threat actors, study TTPs, and deliver reports and alerts. Strong research skills and remote-work discipline are required, with opportunities for growth and advanced trainings.