Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,479,000 - 2,136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Health insurance

Professional development

Threat intel tools

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst to join our cybersecurity team. This remote-first role focuses on identifying and disseminating actionable intelligence to strengthen global defense.

The ideal candidate will analyze malware, track threat actors, and produce reports for technical teams and senior management, contributing to proactive defense strategies across industries. You will collaborate with incident response teams, develop threat models, and stay ahead of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, International Relations, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in threat intelligence, security operations, or related cybersecurity discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing malware, network traffic, and forensic data.
• Strong understanding of geopolitical factors influencing cyber threats.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret threat intelligence from diverse sources.
• Identify and track APTs and cybercriminal groups and their TTPs.
• Produce timely and actionable threat intelligence reports for stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain threat models and scenarios relevant to the organisation.
• Collaborate with incident response teams to provide context during investigations.
• Contribute to development and refinement of threat hunting methodologies and tools.

Skills

5+ years experience

Geopolitical awareness

Threat intel tools

Excellent communicator

Education

Bachelor's degree (Cybersecurity/CS/IR)

Tools

Malware analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly analytical and proactive Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst to join their growing cybersecurity team. This remote-first position is crucial for staying ahead of evolving cyber threats by identifying, analyzing, and disseminating actionable intelligence. You will be responsible for monitoring the threat landscape, tracking threat actors, and providing insights that inform defensive strategies and enhance the organisation's security posture globally. This role requires a deep understanding of geopolitical trends, malware analysis, and attack methodologies, contributing to a proactive defense mechanism.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret threat intelligence from various sources, including open-source, dark web, and commercial feeds.
• Identify and track advanced persistent threats (APTs), cybercriminal groups, and their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Produce timely and actionable threat intelligence reports for various stakeholders, including technical teams and senior management.
• Develop and maintain threat models and scenarios relevant to the organisation's industry and operations.
• Collaborate with incident response teams to provide context and support during security investigations.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of threat hunting methodologies and tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, International Relations, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in threat intelligence, security operations, or a related cybersecurity discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing malware, network traffic, and forensic data.
• Strong understanding of geopolitical factors influencing cyber threats.
• Proficiency with threat intelligence platforms and tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical information.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development, including conferences and training.
• Access to cutting-edge threat intelligence tools and resources.
• A dynamic, challenging, and highly collaborative virtual work environment.