Threat Intelligence Analyst
- Job Type Full Time , Remote
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate
- Experience 3 – 5 years
- Location Nigeria
- Job Field ICT / Computer 
- The Threat Intelligence Analyst will support Moniepoint’s security operations by monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on emerging cyber threats targeting the financial sector. This role is ideal for early-career cybersecurity professionals looking to build hands-on experience in threat intelligence, OSINT, and adversary analysis within a fast-paced fintech environment.
- The analyst will work closely with SOC, Fraud Operations, Product Security and other relevant stakeholders to translate threat data into actionable intelligence.
Key Responsibilities
Threat Monitoring & Collection
- Monitor open-source, dark web, and underground forums for threats relevant to Moniepoint and the financial sector
- Track ransomware groups, stealer malware, phishing campaigns, brand impersonation, and fraud-related threats
- Collect Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) including domains, IPs, URLs, hashes, and malicious infrastructure
Analysis & Intelligence Production
- Perform basic triage and analysis of threat data to determine relevance and risk
- Assist in identifying adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
- Support mapping of threats to MITRE ATT&CK where applicable
- Contribute to daily, weekly, and ad-hoc threat intelligence reports
Stakeholder Support
- Share relevant intelligence with relevant stakeholders
- Assist in validating alerts and external threat reports
- Support investigations related to phishing, account takeover, and third-party risks
Documentation & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain threat logs, actor profiles, and intelligence repositories
- Document analytical findings clearly and concisely
- Learn and apply CTI frameworks, tools, and best practices
Support Incident Response & Vulnerability Management Units
- Assist in Incident Response tasks and post-incident analysis when needed.
- Assist in Threat Intelligence tasks from internal and external sources when needed.
- Conduct regular vulnerability scans and assessments on networks, systems, and applications.
- Analyze scan results to identify vulnerabilities, potential risks and ensure timely remediation.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- Good understanding of cybersecurity concepts (malware, phishing, ransomware, fraud)
- Familiarity with OSINT concepts and publicly available intelligence sources
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
- Good written communication skills with attention to detail
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- 3 – 5 years of Experience in SOC, IR or Threat Intelligence
- Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, Pyramid of Pain, or Diamond Model
- Good knowledge of SIEM, EDR, Threat Intelligence Tools, OSINT Tools.
- Exposure to fintech or financial-sector threats is a good advantage.
- Certifications such as Security+,EC-Council CTIA
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