Senior Threat Intelligence Lead - Remote

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1.500.000 - 2.501.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Unlimited PTO

Professional development budget

Remote work

Home office allowance

Laptop provided

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst for a remote-first role with a global cybersecurity client. You will research threat actors, TTPs, and produce actionable intelligence for proactive defense.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years in threat intelligence, OSINT, malware analysis, and SIEM familiarity; strong communication; ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of threat intelligence analysis or related cybersecurity work.
• Experience researching sophisticated threat actors and campaigns.
• Proficiency with OSINT techniques and tools.
• Strong malware analysis, reverse engineering, and digital forensics knowledge.
• Experience with TIPs and SIEM systems.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Aufgaben

• Conduct research and analysis of current and emerging cyber threats, threat actors, and TTPs.
• Develop intelligence collection requirements and methodologies.
• Produce threat intelligence reports, briefings, and alerts for varied audiences.
• Monitor OSINT, dark web, and other sources for threat information.
• Analyze malware samples and forensics data to understand capabilities.
• Identify IOCs and develop detection rules for security tools.
• Collaborate with SOCs and incident response teams to provide intelligence support.
• Engage with external intelligence communities and vendors.
• Develop and present threat intelligence briefings to technical and executive audiences.
• Contribute to threat models and risk assessments.
• Utilize threat intel platforms effectively.
• Stay updated on geopolitical events affecting cyber threats.

Kenntnisse

Threat intelligence analysis

OSINT techniques

Malware analysis

Digital forensics

SIEM experience

Threat modeling

Communication skills

Remote work

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Intelligence Studies, or related field

Tools

Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs)

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst for a remote-first role with a global cybersecurity client. You will research threat actors, TTPs, and produce actionable intelligence for proactive defense.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years in threat intelligence, OSINT, malware analysis, and SIEM familiarity; strong communication; ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment.