Threat Intelligence Analyst

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a sharp Threat Intelligence Analyst in Sandton to identify, analyze and contextualize cyber threats, and to advise on defensive measures. You will gather data from open-source and proprietary feeds and produce actionable intelligence for security teams.

You will integrate insights into incident response, risk management and security operations, and contribute to shaping the organization’s proactive security posture through clear reporting and strategic recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Intelligence Studies, or a related field.
• 2+ years in threat intelligence, cybersecurity analysis, or a related security role.
• Strong understanding of the cyber threat landscape, attack vectors, and threat actor methodologies.
• Proficiency in using threat intelligence platforms, OSINT tools, and data analysis techniques.
• Excellent research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and synthesize threat intelligence from various open-source and proprietary sources.
• Identify and track threat actors, their TTPs, and motivations.
• Develop and disseminate timely and actionable threat intelligence reports to relevant stakeholders.
• Integrate threat intelligence into security operations, incident response, and risk management processes.
• Maintain and develop tools and platforms for threat intelligence collection and analysis.
• Provide strategic insights into emerging threats and recommend defensive strategies.

Skills

Threat intelligence

OSINT tools

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/Computer Science/Intelligence Studies

Tools

Threat intelligence platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a sharp and analytical Threat Intelligence Analyst to join their dynamic team, supporting operations from Sandton. This role is essential for identifying, analyzing, and understanding potential cyber threats targeting the organization. You will be responsible for gathering threat data from various sources, producing actionable intelligence reports, and advising on defensive measures to proactively protect the company's assets. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to the organization's proactive security posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and synthesize threat intelligence from various open-source and proprietary sources.
• Identify and track threat actors, their Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), and motivations.
• Develop and disseminate timely and actionable threat intelligence reports to relevant stakeholders.
• Integrate threat intelligence into security operations, incident response, and risk management processes.
• Maintain and develop tools and platforms for threat intelligence collection and analysis.
• Provide strategic insights into emerging threats and recommend defensive strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Intelligence Studies, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in threat intelligence, cybersecurity analysis, or a related security role.
• Strong understanding of the cyber threat landscape, attack vectors, and threat actor methodologies.
• Proficiency in using threat intelligence platforms, OSINT tools, and data analysis techniques.
• Excellent research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and specialized training in threat intelligence.
• A collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.