Information Security Specialist-2

Dimension Data Solutions Limited (Kenya); Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Job summary

NTT DATA is a leading technology services company driving innovation and impact. The role focuses on configuring and managing NextGen SIEM, SOAR, and EDR, with hands-on Linux/Windows expertise and API integration to support secure operations.

The candidate will implement zero trust policies, monitor privileged and non-human accounts, and contribute to cloud and compliance initiatives across CIS/NIST/PCI-DSS/SOC2/HIPAA benchmarks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field.
• Cloud certifications such as AWS, AZURE, GCP preferred.
• Security certifications such as AZ-500, SC-200, Security+, CEH, CISSP, CISM add advantage.

Responsibilities

• Configuring, deploying, and managing experience with NextGen SIEM, SOAR, EDR.
• Hands-on experience with Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Experience with API integration and authentication.
• Creating playbooks, correlation rules, dashboards, and workflows to manage.
• Oversee JIT access and monitor non-human/service account hygiene.
• Create and maintain zero trust and conditional access policies for privileged accounts.

Skills

NextGen SIEM

SOAR

EDR

Linux

Windows

API integration

Python

Zero Trust

Firewalls

SOC/CSIRT

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related

Tools

CrowdStrike

Falcon Privileged Access

Qualys

CIS Benchmarks/NIST/PCI-DSS/SOC2/HIPAA

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Configuring, deploying, and managing experience with NextGen SIEM, SOAR, EDR
• Hands-on experience with Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Experience with API integration and authentication.
• Creating playbooks, correlation rules, dashboards, and workflows to manage.
• Non-Human & Privileged Access Control: Oversee JIT (just-in-time) access via Falcon Privileged Access, manage standing privileges, and monitor non-human/service account hygiene
• Policy Configuration & Customization: : Create and maintain Zero Trust and conditional access policies for privileged accounts, service/non-human accounts, stale accounts, risky logins
• Compliance Framework Mapping: Enabling and assigning compliance benchmarks out of the box (e.g., CIS Benchmarks, NIST, PCI-DSS, SOC2, HIPAA) to specific cloud groups or accounts.
• Custom Policy Creation: Building tailored posture policies to catch non-standard infrastructure risks
• Deployment and administration tasks in CrowdStrike (Containers scans, CI/CD image scanning)
• Knowledge of CASM /Policy Compliance reports, container security within DevOps, deploying passive network sensors, and cloud connectors in Qualys.
• Troubleshooting experience in Linux, firewalls, Python scripts, AD logs, and system logs.
• Troubleshooting security agent deployment and systems that aren't reporting in tools UI.
• Troubleshooting system performance issues due to security agent deployment.
• Create IOA/IOC/ML exclusions and USB exceptions and block IOCs in security tools.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology or related field.
• Relevant level of Cloud certifications such as AWS, AZURE, GCP preferred.
• Relevant level of Security certifications such as AZ-500, SC-200, Security+, CEH, CISSP, CISM etc. will be added advantage.

Required experience

• Extended experience in Security technologies like (Firewall, IPS, IDS, Proxy etc.).
• Extended experience in technical support to clients.
• Extended experience in diagnosis and troubleshooting.
• Extended experience providing remote support in Security Technologies.
• Extended experience in SOC/CSIRT Operations.
• Extended experience in handling security incidents end to end.
• Knowledge on networking, Linux and security concepts.
• Extensive experience in configuring/managing security controls such as Firewall, IDS/IPS, EDR, NDR, UTM, Proxy, SOAR, HoneyPots and other security tools.
• Knowledge on log collection mechanism such as Syslog, Log file, DB API.
• Knowledge in security architecture.
• Extensive experience in Security Engineering.

Workplace type

Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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.