Senior Cybersecurity Analyst - Threat Intelligence

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Home office stipend

Flexible hours

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst with Threat Intelligence expertise to join a fully remote security operations team. You will identify, analyze, and mitigate cyber threats, gather intelligence from diverse sources, and develop countermeasures to protect critical assets.

You will work with global security teams, incident responders, and stakeholders to maintain a robust security posture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years in cybersecurity, focusing on threat intelligence or security operations.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and best practices.
• Experience with SIEM systems.
• Familiarity with threat intel sources and data feeds.
• Knowledge of malware analysis and reverse engineering.
• Understanding of network, endpoint, and cloud security.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; strong communication.
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, GIAC) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alerts and logs to identify threats.
• Research and gather intelligence on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and actors.
• Develop and disseminate threat intelligence reports to stakeholders.
• Analyze threat actor TTPs and develop detection strategies.
• Collaborate with incident response teams to investigate security incidents.
• Contribute to security policies and procedures refinement.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and tools.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing (or manage external providers).
• Stay current with cybersecurity trends, threats, and mitigation techniques.
• Participate in on-call rotation for incident response.

Skills

Threat intelligence

SIEM experience

Threat hunting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

CISSP/GIAC desirable

Tools

SIEM platforms

Threat intel platforms

Malware analysis concepts

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leader in safeguarding digital assets, is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst with expertise in Threat Intelligence to join their fully remote security operations team. This crucial role involves proactive identification, analysis, and mitigation of cyber threats to protect the organization's infrastructure and data. You will be responsible for gathering, analyzing, and disseminating threat intelligence from various sources, identifying emerging threats, and developing effective countermeasures. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and experience with security tools and platforms. You will collaborate with global security teams, incident responders, and other stakeholders to ensure a robust security posture. Our client fosters a collaborative and continuous learning environment, empowering security professionals to work effectively from anywhere and stay ahead of evolving cyber risks. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a vital mission in a fully remote capacity, ensuring the security of a leading organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alerts and logs from various sources to identify potential threats.
• Research and gather intelligence on emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and threat actors.
• Develop and disseminate threat intelligence reports to relevant stakeholders.
• Analyze threat actor TTPs and develop corresponding detection and prevention strategies.
• Collaborate with incident response teams to investigate and mitigate security incidents.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of security policies and procedures.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and tools.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing (or manage external providers).
• Stay current with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and mitigation techniques.
• Participate in on-call rotation for security incident response.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on threat intelligence or security operations.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and best practices.
• Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) systems.
• Knowledge of various threat intelligence platforms and data sources.
• Familiarity with malware analysis and reverse engineering concepts.
• Understanding of network security, endpoint security, and cloud security.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, GIAC) are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous allowance for professional development, certifications, and conferences.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
• Opportunities to work with cutting-edge security technologies.
• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating global team.
• Home office setup stipend.
• Significant paid time off.