Threat Intelligence Analyst at Moniepoint Incorporated Full Time

Job Title: Threat Intelligence Analyst 

Location: Lagos (Remote)
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Threat Intelligence Analyst to join our Information Security team.
• The Threat Intelligence Analyst will be responsible for gathering, analyzing, and disseminating actionable threat intelligence to protect the organization’s assets from cyber threats.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity, intelligence analysis, and threat research.

What You’ll Get To Do
Threat Intelligence Gathering:

• Collect and analyze threat data from various internal and external sources, including open sources, dark web, threat feeds, and industry reports.
• Monitor cyber threat landscape for new and emerging threats relevant to the organization.
• Utilize threat intelligence platforms and tools to aggregate and analyze threat data.

Threat Analysis and Reporting:

• Perform deep-dive analysis on cyber threats, threat actors, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Develop and maintain threat profiles and threat models to understand and predict adversarial behavior.
• Create detailed threat intelligence reports, briefings, and alerts for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with incident response, security operations, and risk management teams to provide actionable intelligence and support ongoing investigations.
• Participate in threat-hunting activities to identify potential security incidents.
• Maintain relationships with external intelligence communities, industry groups, and information-sharing organizations.

Continuous Improvement

• Stay current with the latest cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and intelligence methodologies.
• Continuously improve threat intelligence processes, tools, and techniques.
• Participate in security-related training, conferences, and development activities.

Compliance and Standards:

• Ensure threat intelligence practices comply with relevant regulations and standards such as PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and industry-specific requirements.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of security policies and procedures related to threat intelligence.

To Succeed In This Role, We Think You Should Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in threat intelligence, cybersecurity analysis, or a related field.
• Proven experience in analyzing and interpreting threat data from multiple sources.
• Relevant certifications such as CEH, GCTI, CISSP, or other SANS GIAC certifications are highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of cyber threat intelligence frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, STIX/TAXII, and Cyber Kill Chain.
• Proficiency with threat intelligence platforms and tools such as ThreatConnect, Anomali, or Recorded Future.
• Knowledge of malware analysis, digital forensics, and incident response processes.
• Experience with scripting and programming languages such as Python or PowerShell is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

What We Can Offer You

• Culture -We put our people first and prioritize the well-being of every team member. We’ve built a company where all opinions carry weight and where all voices are heard. We value and respect each other and always look out for one another. Above all, we are human.
• Learning – We have a learning and development-focused environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing, training, and regular internal technical talks.
• Compensation – You’ll receive an attractive salary, pension, health insurance,, Employee Stock Options, annual bonus, plus other benefits.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.