Job Title: Threat Analyst (Cyber Security)
Location: Johannesburg
Contract type: Permanent/Contract
Hybrid
A Threat Analyst will play a critical role in identifying, analysing, and mitigating threats to the organization’s information systems and data. This role requires a keen understanding of cyber threats, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The Threat Analyst will work closely with other members of the cybersecurity team to ensure the organization’s digital assets are protected from emerging threats.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Threat Monitoring & Analysis: Continuously monitor and analyse security events from various sources, including security information and event management (SIEM) systems, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), firewalls, and endpoint protection systems.
- Incident Response: Assist in the detection, response, and remediation of cybersecurity incidents. Provide detailed analysis of incidents to identify root causes and potential impact.
- Threat Intelligence: Collect and analyse threat intelligence from various sources, including open-source intelligence (OSINT), to stay informed of the latest threats and vulnerabilities. Disseminate relevant intelligence to the security team and stakeholders.
- Vulnerability Assessment: Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify and address security weaknesses in the organization’s infrastructure.
- Security Reporting: Prepare and deliver regular reports on the security posture of the organization, including threat landscape updates, incident trends, and recommendations for improvement.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other teams, including IT, compliance, and risk management, to ensure a cohesive approach to cybersecurity. Participate in security awareness training for employees.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with the latest trends in cybersecurity and threat analysis. Recommend and implement improvements to the organization’s threat detection and response capabilities.
- Provide support for incident response, surveillance, vulnerability identification, secure network design, and threat monitoring at an enterprise level.
- Conduct research on emerging threats, maintain proficiency in exploitation tools, and develop threat profiles to rapidly address security incidents.
- Utilise industry-recognized security tools and technology to stay ahead of threats.
Experience and qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in cyber security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a cybersecurity role, with a focus on threat analysis, incident response, or a related area.
- Proficiency with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection systems.
- Strong understanding of networking, operating systems, and common cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, NIST).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to think critically and identify patterns in large datasets.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and collaborate with colleagues from various departments.
If you’re ready to take on a new challenge and make an impact, we want to hear from you. Apply now!
Desired Skills:
- Cyber
- Security
- Cybersecurity
- IDS
- IPS
- MITRE
- ATT&CK
- NIST