Remote Threat Intelligence Analyst

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

International team

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a global cybersecurity firm to fill a remote Cybersecurity Analyst role focused on Threat Intelligence. You will identify, analyze, and disseminate intelligence to protect clients from sophisticated adversaries, translating complex data into actionable insights.

The position demands 4+ years in threat intelligence or related security roles, strong writing skills, and familiarity with platforms like MISP, STIX/TAXII, and OSINT feeds. Remote, international team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, International Relations, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in threat intelligence analysis or related security roles.
• Proven experience in collecting and analyzing threat data from diverse sources.
• Strong understanding of cyber threat actors, motivations, and TTPs.
• Familiarity with threat intel platforms and frameworks (MISP, STIX/TAXII).
• Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical and geopolitical information clearly.
• Experience with scripting or data analysis tools (Python, SQL) is a plus.
• Relevant certifications such as GCTI, CTIA, or SANS GIAC desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret threat intelligence data from OSINT, commercial feeds, and dark web.
• Identify emerging threats, attack vectors, and TTPs.
• Develop and maintain threat models for client environments.
• Produce threat intelligence reports, briefings, and alerts for stakeholders.
• Support incident response with contextual information during investigations.
• Monitor threat landscape for shifts in adversary behavior and geopolitics.
• Refine threat intel collection and analysis methodologies.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to share intelligence.
• Utilize threat intelligence platforms and analytical tools.
• Provide SME insights on threat actors and motivations.

Skills

Threat intelligence analysis

OSINT collection

Threat modeling

Analytical writing

Geopolitical awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IR

Tools

Python

SQL

MISP

STIX/TAXII

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a global cybersecurity firm to fill a remote Cybersecurity Analyst role focused on Threat Intelligence. You will identify, analyze, and disseminate intelligence to protect clients from sophisticated adversaries, translating complex data into actionable insights.

The position demands 4+ years in threat intelligence or related security roles, strong writing skills, and familiarity with platforms like MISP, STIX/TAXII, and OSINT feeds. Remote, international team.