Cybersecurity Analyst - Threat Intelligence

About the Role Our client, a fast-paced technology startup, is looking for a sharp and analytical Cybersecurity Analyst with a specialization in Threat Intelligence to join their team in Midrand, Gauteng, ZA. This role is crucial in proactively identifying, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence on emerging cyber threats, adversaries, and their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). You will leverage various data sources and tools to provide actionable intelligence that enhances our client's defensive capabilities.

This hybrid position offers the benefit of working from the Midrand, Gauteng, ZA office and remotely. The ideal candidate is curious, detail-oriented, and passionate about staying ahead of cyber threats. Your contributions will directly impact the security posture and resilience of our client's digital infrastructure.

• Collect, process, and analyze threat intelligence from various sources (open-source, commercial feeds, government agencies).
• Develop intelligence reports, briefings, and alerts for different audiences, including technical teams and senior management.
• Identify and track threat actors, campaigns, and malware relevant to our client's industry.
• Map TTPs to relevant frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK.
• Support incident response efforts by providing timely and relevant threat context.
• Evaluate and recommend new threat intelligence tools and data sources.
• Contribute to the development of proactive defense strategies based on intelligence insights.
• Build and maintain relationships with threat intelligence sharing communities.

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a significant focus on threat intelligence analysis.
• Proven experience using threat intelligence platforms, OSINT tools, and data analysis techniques.
• Strong understanding of cyber threat landscapes, attacker methodologies, and malware analysis concepts.
• Excellent analytical, research, and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable intelligence.
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.
• Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or similar environment is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid setting in Midrand, Gauteng, ZA.

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, opportunities for continuous learning and skill development, and a dynamic, collaborative hybrid work environment. Join our innovative team in Midrand, Gauteng, ZA and play a critical role in protecting our client from evolving cyber threats.