Threat Intelligence Cyber Analyst (Hybrid)

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Hybrid work

Medical aid

Retirement savings

Training opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Cybersecurity Analyst specializing in Threat Intelligence to join the security operations center in Rustenburg. You will identify, analyze, and report on emerging cyber threats and threat actors to shape defensive strategies and strengthen the organization's security posture, especially within mining and industrial sectors in the Rustenburg area.

The role emphasizes threat research, profiling, and actionable intelligence, with hybrid work arrangements,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Intelligence Studies, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in threat intelligence or cybersecurity operations.
• Strong understanding of cyber threat landscapes and attacker methods.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and analyze threat intelligence data from open-source, government, and commercial feeds.
• Identify and track threat actors, TTPs, and likely targets.
• Develop threat profiles and reports for security teams and leadership.
• Integrate threat intelligence into SIEM, SOAR, and firewalls.
• Research emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and geopolitical events affecting the org.

Skills

Threat intelligence

Data analysis

Threat platforms

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Threat intel platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Cybersecurity Analyst specializing in Threat Intelligence to join the security operations center in Rustenburg. You will identify, analyze, and report on emerging cyber threats and threat actors to shape defensive strategies and strengthen the organization's security posture, especially within mining and industrial sectors in the Rustenburg area.

The role emphasizes threat research, profiling, and actionable intelligence, with hybrid work arrangements,