Threat Intelligence Analyst – On-Site (Durban)

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement annuity

Training & certifications

Career progression

Conferences

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst specializing in Threat Intelligence to join our on-site team. You will collect and analyze threat intel from OSINT, feeds and internal logs, produce reports, and support SOC/IR teams.

The role requires 3–5 years in cybersecurity, a relevant degree, knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, and familiarity with TIPs, SIEM, and EDR. This is an on-site Durban role offering opportunities to contribute to a major South African industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Forensics, or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity focusing on threat intelligence, malware analysis or incident response.
• Experience with threat intelligence platforms (TIPs) and data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of malware analysis techniques, network protocols and attack vectors.
• Familiarity with threat actor TTPs and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Excellent analytical, research and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced Durban-based environment.
• Relevant certifications such as GCTI, CIFA or similar are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret threat intelligence data from OSINT, commercial feeds, and internal logs.
• Develop and maintain threat intelligence reports and actor profiles.
• Identify and assess emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities relevant to the industry.
• Provide timely, actionable threat intelligence to SOC and IR teams.
• Contribute to tuning of security tools based on threat intel insights.
• Research APTs and advanced attack methodologies.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to share threat information.
• Develop threat hunting playbooks and methodologies.

Skills

Threat intelligence

Malware analysis

Incident response

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

TIPs

SIEM

EDR

Job description

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst specializing in Threat Intelligence to join our on-site team. You will collect and analyze threat intel from OSINT, feeds and internal logs, produce reports, and support SOC/IR teams.

The role requires 3–5 years in cybersecurity, a relevant degree, knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, and familiarity with TIPs, SIEM, and EDR. This is an on-site Durban role offering opportunities to contribute to a major South African industry.