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

NTT is a leading global IT solutions and services organisation that brings together people, data and things to create a better and more sustainable future.

In today’s ‘iNTTerconnected’ world, connections matter more now than ever. By bringing together talented people, world-class technology partners and emerging innovators, we help our clients solve some of the world’s most significant technological, business and societal challenges.

With people at the heart of our success, NTT is committed to attracting and growing the best talent and providing an environment where everyone feels they can belong and their contribution matters.

Want to be a part of our team?

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

Working at NTT

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

Skills Summary

Information Security Compliance, Information Security Engineering, Information Security Incident Management, Information Security Management, Information Security Services, Penetration Testing, Security Controls, Security Vulnerability Assessments

Workplace type :

Hybrid Working

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT 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, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, veteran status, or other protected category

Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.

A career at NTT means:

  • Being part of a global pioneer – where you gain exposure to our Fortune 500 clients and world-leading global technology partners and work with a network of over 40,000 smart and diverse colleagues across 57 countries, delivering services in over 200 countries.

  • Being at the forefront of cutting-edge technology – backed with a 150-year heritage of using technology for good. With 40% of the world’s internet traffic running on our network and where Emoji were first invented, you can be proud of the group’s many new ‘firsts’.

  • Making a difference – by doing meaningful work that helps to shape the future for our clients, and across industries and communities around the world.

  • Being your best self – in a progressive ‘Connected Working’ environment that promotes flexibility, connection and wellbeing. Where diversity and different perspectives are embraced to ensure equal opportunities for all.

  • Having ongoing opportunities to own and develop your career – with a personal and professional development plan and access to the broadest learning offerings in the industry.

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