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NTT America Solutions, Inc. Principal Information Security Analyst in Johannesburg, South Africa

Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

This strategic role involves enhancing existing infrastructure by leveraging Cloud Security Services, SASE (Secure Access Service Edge), next-generation Firewalls, and Zero Trust Security architecture. As a key technical leader, you’ll be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing highly complex security solutions for clients. Your expertise will be crucial in monitoring, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting on various client data sources to deliver security information and recommendations.

This role combines technical leadership with subject matter expertise in security solutions to provide valuable guidance and enhance security for clients

What you'll be doing

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

  • As part of the global Cyber Defence Team, you will work with clients and various stakeholders to tune the various security platforms and client infrastructure to enable more efficient detection, analysis and reporting.

  • Monitoring of the NTT security tools to review and analyse security logs from client environments.

  • Generate continuous improvement plans for supported security tools/technologies, to enable improvements to the NTT services, employee experience and client experience.

  • Adhere to SOPs, customer Run Books and standard ITIL processes to ensure a globally consistent delivery whilst also proposing changes and improvements to these standards.

  • Utilise and document best practices and amend existing documentation as required.

  • Identify opportunities to implement and improve automations which will help the clients and security delivery teams.

  • Identify Cloud services improvements and develop infrastructure as code through Terraform/ETL pipelines.

  • Identify client Cloud services security gaps and improve client security posture through various SIP plans.

  • Security incident handling and response from several vectors including End Point Protection and Enterprise Detection and response tools, attack analysis, malware analysis, network forensics, computer forensics.,

  • Utilise a broad range of skills in AZURE, AWS, GCP, LAN, WAN technologies, Windows and Linux O/S’s, and general security infrastructure.

  • Ensure usage of knowledge articles in incident diagnosis and resolution and assist with updating as and when required.

  • Perform defined tasks to inform and monitor service delivery against service level agreements and maintain records of relevant information

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

  • Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to identify complex security issues, brainstorm potential solutions and choose the best way to resolve an issue.

  • In-depth knowledge of security technologies and understanding of managed services concepts

  • Excellent knowledge of security monitoring and management tools for performance optimization and troubleshooting

  • Demonstrates leadership skills, with effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients, vendors, and internal teams.

  • Project management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

  • Excellent scripting/programming skills

  • Applies broad expertise and knowledge in highly specialised fields or several related disciplines.

  • Excellent proficiency in understanding of patch management with the ability to deploy patches in a timely manner whilst understanding business impact.

  • Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Sentinel

  • Familiarity with security frameworks, standards, and regulations (e.g., NIST, CIS, GDPR)

  • Excellent proficiency of understanding in network and system architecture, protocols, and security controls

  • Strong analytical skills to analyse security incidents and assess potential risks

  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

Vendor certifications play a crucial role in demonstrating expertise and qualifications in specific areas and are mandatory .

Azure Certified Solutions Architect / PCNSE /NSE8 / CCIE / CISSP / Automation certifications or equivalent preferred

Cloud Security certifications and certifications like AZ-500, SC-200, Security+, CEH, CISSP, CISM or similar Certification in different networking technologies such as CCIE / CCDP Security, JNCIA, ACCA, PCNSE, PCNSC, FCE, CCSA, ITIL, Azure Security Engineer, Azure Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure Certified Network Engineer, Azure Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator Associate, will be an advantage.

Certifications relevant to the services provided (certifications carry additional weightage on a candidate’s qualification for the role)

Terraform

Azure,

Sentinel

EDR Defender for Cloud

Microsoft Security

Devops Ci/CD Pipelins

Azure Governance (Defender for Cloud, Azure Policies, Secure Score and Compliance)

Version Control (Git)

Microservices (Kubernetes, Azure Containers)

Azure / AWS/ GCP Infrastructure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)

Azure Infrastructure as Code

Azure Administration

Hybrid Cloud

Networking (Firewalls, LAN, VPN)

Automation

MS Office365

Power BI Administration

Scripting (PowerShell)

ZTNA

Required Experience:

10 years’ experience in the same role of similar worked experience.

Extended demonstrated experience in information security or cybersecurity, or related roles

Kusto Query Language (KQL)

JavaScript Object Notation (JSON)

Git

Azcli

Azure specific:

· Log Analytics Workspace functions

· Log Analytics Workbooks

· Logic apps

· Sentinel Analytics rules

· Sentinel Automation rules

· Sentinel Watchlists

· API Connections and Storage accounts

Workplace type :

Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.

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