Threat Intelligence Analyst at Moniepoint Incorporated

Moniepoint Incorporated is a global business payments and banking platform and recently became QED Investors’ first investment in Africa. We are the partner of choice for over 600,000 businesses of all sizes, powering the dreams of SMBs and providing them with equal access to the tools they need to grow and scale.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

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.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online