Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,959,000 - 2,775,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Fully remote position

Flexible working hours

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst to join a global security team in a fully remote role. You will collect, analyze, and interpret threat data from open sources, commercial feeds, and internal investigations to anticipate adversaries and protect critical assets.

You will develop actionable intelligence for security operations and executives, track TTPs, and collaborate with threat-hunting teams while staying current on geopolitical factors and emerging cyber threats.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Intelligence Studies, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in threat intelligence, cybersecurity analysis, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience with threat intelligence platforms (TIPs) and data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of geopolitical factors influencing cyber threats.
• Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information concisely.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and analyze threat intelligence data from diverse sources, including open-source, commercial feeds, and internal investigations.
• Identify and track threat actors, their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Develop timely and actionable intelligence reports for security operations and executive leadership.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to improve defensive capabilities.
• Collaborate with threat hunting teams to proactively search for indicators of compromise (IOCs).
• Stay current with the global threat landscape and emerging cybersecurity trends.

Skills

Threat intelligence

Geopolitical awareness

Analytical communication

Malware analysis knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Threat intelligence platforms (TIPs)

Data analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an expert Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst to join their global security team, working remotely. This role is central to understanding and anticipating cyber threats that could impact the organization. You will analyze threat data from various sources, identify emerging trends, and provide actionable intelligence to security operations and leadership. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with a highly skilled, geographically dispersed team, leverage advanced analytical tools, and significantly contribute to the proactive defense strategy of the company, helping to safeguard critical assets and information from evolving adversaries.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and analyze threat intelligence data from diverse sources, including open-source, commercial feeds, and internal investigations.
• Identify and track threat actors, their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Develop timely and actionable intelligence reports for various stakeholders, including security operations and executive leadership.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to improve the organization's defensive capabilities.
• Collaborate with threat hunting teams to proactively search for indicators of compromise (IOCs).
• Stay current with the global threat landscape and emerging cybersecurity trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Intelligence Studies, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in threat intelligence, cybersecurity analysis, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience with threat intelligence platforms (TIPs) and data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of geopolitical factors influencing cyber threats.
• Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information concisely.
• Familiarity with malware analysis and reverse engineering concepts is a plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-driven bonuses.
• Fully remote position with flexible working hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous allowance for professional development and conference attendance.
• Opportunity to contribute to a world-class cybersecurity intelligence function.