Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Work from anywhere

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst for a fully remote, remote-first global team. You will lead in-depth research on threat actors, malware, and cyber attack trends; assess risk to client ecosystems; and produce timely, actionable intelligence to guide security decisions across industries worldwide.

The role demands expertise with OSINT, dark web research, and threat intel platforms (e.g., MISP, ThreatConnect), plus Python scripting and automation.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 5+ years of threat intelligence analysis or cybersecurity research experience.
• Proven ability to research and analyze complex cyber threats.
• Strong understanding of threat actor motivations, TTPs, and attack methodologies.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct in-depth research on threat actors, malware, and cyber attack trends.
• Analyze threat data from OSINT, dark web, and commercial feeds.
• Develop and maintain threat intelligence platforms and databases.
• Produce timely, actionable threat intelligence reports and alerts for clients.
• Map TTPs to MITRE ATT&CK and other models.
• Collaborate with incident response and security operations teams.
• Identify and track emerging threats relevant to client industries.
• Develop and refine intelligence collection requirements.
• Present findings to clients and internal stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Threat intelligence analysis

OSINT research

Python scripting

Automation techniques

Analytical thinking

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/Computer Science/International Relations or related

Herramientas

MISP

ThreatConnect

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a leading global cybersecurity firm, is seeking a highly motivated Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst to join their expanding, remote-first team. This position is critical for identifying, analyzing, and disseminating actionable threat intelligence to protect client organizations from advanced cyber threats. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in researching threat actors, their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and emerging attack vectors. This role is entirely remote, offering unparalleled flexibility while requiring strong self-discipline and communication skills. You will be responsible for gathering intelligence from various sources, correlating data, and producing timely, relevant reports that empower clients to make informed security decisions. Your expertise will directly contribute to building a proactive defense against sophisticated adversaries. This is an opportunity to work with a cutting-edge team and make a significant impact on global cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting in-depth research on threat actors, malware, and cyber attack trends.
• Analyzing threat data from various sources, including open-source intelligence (OSINT), dark web, and commercial feeds.
• Developing and maintaining threat intelligence platforms and databases.
• Producing timely and actionable threat intelligence reports and alerts for clients.
• Mapping TTPs to the MITRE ATT&CK framework and other relevant models.
• Collaborating with incident response and security operations teams to provide contextual threat information.
• Identifying and tracking emerging threats relevant to client industries.
• Developing and refining intelligence collection requirements.
• Presenting threat intelligence findings to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Contributing to the development of threat hunting hypotheses based on intelligence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, International Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in threat intelligence analysis, cybersecurity research, or a related field.
• Proven experience in researching and analyzing complex cyber threats.
• Strong understanding of threat actor motivations, TTPs, and attack methodologies.
• Proficiency with threat intelligence tools and platforms (e.g., MISP, ThreatConnect).
• Experience with data analysis, scripting (e.g., Python), and automation techniques.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex findings clearly.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple intelligence streams in a remote environment.
• Familiarity with geopolitical factors influencing cyber threats is a plus.

Benefits

This fully remote position offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, significant professional development opportunities, and the flexibility to work from anywhere. Our client is committed to fostering a collaborative and intellectually stimulating remote work environment. You will be part of a team at the forefront of cybersecurity, working with cutting-edge intelligence tools and methodologies. The company values employee growth and provides resources for continuous learning and skill enhancement, making this an excellent opportunity for career advancement in threat intelligence.