Senior Information Security Analyst - Threat Intelligence

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Medical aid and provident fund

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development

Advanced certifications

Hybrid work in Johannesburg

Job summary

Placements24 invites a Senior Information Security Analyst specializing in Threat Intelligence for its Security Operations Center in Johannesburg. You will monitor threat feeds, analyze data, and produce actionable intelligence to protect critical assets and infrastructure.

The role offers a hybrid work model in Johannesburg and requires 5+ years in information security, strong knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and NIST CSF, experience with TIPs and OSINT, and Python scripting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in information security with focus on threat intelligence, SOC analysis, or incident response.
• Experience with threat intelligence platforms (TIPs) and OSINT gathering techniques.
• Proficiency in analyzing network traffic, logs, and malware samples.
• Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF and common attack methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, or CompTIA Security+ are a plus.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python) for automation; familiarity with cloud security concepts is an advantage.]

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor and analyze threat intelligence feeds, security alerts, and incident data from various sources.
• Develop and maintain threat models, identifying vulnerabilities and attack vectors relevant to operations.
• Conduct in-depth research on emerging threats, malware, and cybercriminal activities, providing actionable insights.
• Produce regular threat intelligence reports for technical and executive audiences detailing risks, impacts, and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with incident response teams to provide timely intelligence during security incidents.
• Develop and implement threat hunting methodologies and tools to proactively discover threats.
• Contribute to the enhancement of security tools and processes (SIEM, SOAR, EDR).
• Mentor junior security analysts and share knowledge within the team.

Skills

Threat intelligence

Analytical thinking

Python scripting

Communication

SOC experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/InfoSec

Tools

Threat intelligence platforms (TIPs)

SIEM/SOAR/EDR

Cloud security concepts (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading innovator in the South African financial sector, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Information Security Analyst specializing in Threat Intelligence. This is a critical role within the Security Operations Center (SOC), focused on proactively identifying, analyzing, and mitigating cyber threats that could impact the organization's sensitive data and critical infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the current threat landscape, adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and a passion for staying ahead of evolving cyber risks. This position offers a challenging yet rewarding environment where you can make a significant impact on protecting our client's digital assets. The role involves a Hybrid work model, combining the benefits of remote flexibility with in-office collaboration and team engagement in Johannesburg, Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor and analyze threat intelligence feeds, security alerts, and incident data from various sources.
• Develop and maintain threat models, identifying potential vulnerabilities and attack vectors relevant to our client's business operations.
• Conduct in-depth research on emerging threats, malware, and cybercriminal activities, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
• Produce regular threat intelligence reports for technical and executive audiences, detailing risks, impacts, and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with incident response teams to provide timely and accurate intelligence during active security incidents.
• Develop and implement threat hunting methodologies and tools to proactively discover and neutralize threats.
• Contribute to the enhancement of security tools and processes, including SIEM, SOAR, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.
• Mentor junior security analysts and share knowledge within the information security team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in information security, with a strong focus on threat intelligence, SOC analysis, or incident response.
• Proven experience with threat intelligence platforms (TIPs) and open-source intelligence (OSINT) gathering techniques.
• Proficiency in analyzing network traffic, log data, and malware samples.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF) and common attack methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, or CompTIA Security+ are a plus.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for automation is highly desirable.Familiarity with cloud security concepts (AWS, Azure, GCP) is an advantage.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary package, comprehensive medical aid and provident fund, performance-based bonuses, and opportunities for professional development and advanced certifications. You will also benefit from a dynamic work environment, access to cutting-edge security technologies, and the chance to work alongside a dedicated team of security professionals in a Hybrid capacity in Johannesburg .