Cybersecurity Analyst - Threat Intelligence

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive and analytical Cybersecurity Analyst specializing in Threat Intelligence to join their team, ideally based near Port Elizabeth , but the role is fully remote. You will be responsible for identifying, analyzing, and reporting on cyber threats that could impact the organization. Your work will involve monitoring global threat landscapes, understanding adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and providing actionable intelligence to defensive security teams.

This role is critical for enhancing the organization's ability to anticipate and defend against sophisticated cyber attacks.

• Monitor and analyze threat intelligence feeds, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and dark web sources for relevant threat actor activity.
• Research and document threat actors, their TTPs, motivations, and targets relevant to the organization's industry and geography.
• Develop and disseminate timely threat intelligence reports and alerts to inform security operations and incident response teams.
• Contribute to the development of threat hunting hypotheses and hunt activities based on intelligence gathered.
• Collaborate with internal security teams to operationalize threat intelligence into security controls and detection mechanisms.
• Maintain and improve intelligence collection, analysis, and dissemination processes and tools.

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in cybersecurity analysis, threat intelligence, or a related role.
• Strong understanding of cyber threats, attack vectors, malware analysis, and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Proficiency with threat intelligence platforms (TIPs) and various OSINT tools.
• Excellent analytical, research, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with scripting (e.g., Python) and data analysis is a plus.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in the field of threat intelligence.
• Engage in cutting-edge cybersecurity work, contributing to organizational security from any location.