Security Analyst (Threat Intelligence)

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Security Analyst specializing in Threat Intelligence to join our team in Rustenburg, North West. The role focuses on identifying and reporting emerging cyber threats to enhance client defenses.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of threat intelligence or security analysis experience, strong OSINT skills, and a solid understanding of MITRE ATT&CK. This position offers growth in a dynamic cybersecurity environment in Rustenburg.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, International Relations or related field.
• 2–4 years of threat intelligence or security analysis experience.
• Proven ability to collect, analyze and disseminate threat intelligence.
• Familiarity with threat intelligence frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK).
• Strong OSINT techniques and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze threat intelligence feeds, advisories, and OSINT.
• Identify, profile threat actors and their TTPs.
• Develop threat intelligence reports, briefings and alerts for teams and clients.
• Correlate threat data to identify patterns and predict trends.
• Support incident response with threat context and intelligence integration.

Skills

Threat intelligence

OSINT

MITRE ATT&CK

Scripting (data analysis)

Analytical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in International Relations

Tools

Threat intelligence platforms (TIPs)

OSINT tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent cybersecurity firm providing advanced threat detection services, is seeking a motivated Security Analyst specializing in Threat Intelligence to join their dedicated team in Rustenburg, North West. This role is pivotal in proactively identifying, analyzing, and reporting on emerging cyber threats and threat actors that could impact our clients. You will leverage various intelligence sources, tools, and techniques to develop actionable insights that enhance our clients' security defenses. The ideal candidate possesses a strong analytical mindset, excellent research skills, and a deep understanding of the global threat landscape. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization and play a key role in protecting businesses from sophisticated cyber adversaries in Rustenburg, North West. You will be part of a team that is at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze threat intelligence feeds, security advisories, and open-source intelligence (OSINT).
• Identify, track, and profile threat actors, their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Develop threat intelligence reports, briefings, and alerts for internal teams and clients.
• Correlate threat data to identify patterns and predict future attack trends.
• Support incident response activities by providing timely threat context.
• Develop and maintain threat intelligence platforms and tools.
• Collaborate with security operations and incident response teams to integrate intelligence into defensive strategies.
• Conduct research on new malware, attack vectors, and cybersecurity trends.
• Participate in threat modeling exercises and provide intelligence-driven insights.
• Stay current with the evolving geopolitical landscape and its impact on cyber threats.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, International Relations, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in threat intelligence, security analysis, or a related cybersecurity role.
• Proven experience in collecting, analyzing, and disseminating threat intelligence.
• Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms (TIPs) and cyber threat frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK).
• Strong understanding of global threat actors, motivations, and operational methods.
• Proficiency in OSINT techniques and tools.
• Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Ability to interpret complex technical and geopolitical information.
• Experience with scripting languages for data analysis is a plus.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in threat intelligence.
• A collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment in Rustenburg, North West.
• Access to cutting-edge threat intelligence tools and resources.
• Generous paid time off.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing company.