Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

About

Our client seeks a highly experienced and proactive Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst to join their elite security operations team in Upington, Northern Cape. This critical role involves gathering, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence on cyber threats targeting the organization and its industry. You will be responsible for identifying emerging threats, understanding adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and providing actionable intelligence to inform defensive strategies and enhance overall security posture. This is a challenging opportunity to be at the forefront of combating sophisticated cyber adversaries.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze threat intelligence from a variety of sources, including open-source intelligence (OSINT), commercial feeds, dark web monitoring, and internal security telemetry.
• Identify, track, and profile threat actors, including nation-state actors, cybercriminals, and hacktivists.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of current and emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors relevant to the organization's industry.
• Produce timely and actionable intelligence reports, briefings, and alerts for various stakeholders, including C-level executives, security operations teams, and IT infrastructure teams.
• Develop and refine threat models to identify and prioritize potential risks and attack paths.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of threat hunting methodologies and playbooks.
• Collaborate with incident response teams to provide intelligence context during active security incidents.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external intelligence sharing communities and peer organizations.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the growth of the threat intelligence capability.
• Utilize threat intelligence platforms and tools to manage, analyze, and disseminate intelligence.
• Assess the impact of threats and recommend appropriate mitigation and response strategies.
• Develop metrics to measure the effectiveness of threat intelligence programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 4 years specifically focused on threat intelligence analysis.
• Deep understanding of the threat landscape, including various threat actor groups, their motivations, and TTPs.
• Proficiency in analyzing various data types, including network logs, endpoint telemetry, malware, and technical indicators.
• Experience with OSINT techniques and tools.
• Familiarity with threat intelligence frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and actionable intelligence products.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for automation is a plus.
• Relevant security certifications such as GIAC GCTI, CISSP, or relevant certifications are highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative security team.

Location

This role is based in our secure facility in Upington, Northern Cape, offering a dynamic environment for security professionals.