Security Risk Assessment Architect

NTT DATA, Inc.; Plano (TX); Remote; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

HSA/FSAs

Life & AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401k with company match

Employee assistance

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking a Security Risk Assessment Architect to lead technology risk assessments and security governance for enterprise applications and cloud environments. You will communicate risk findings to business and technical leadership, while shaping security controls and remediation plans.

The role emphasizes collaboration, strong technical communication, and delivering measurable risk reduction across diverse IT environments, including third-party arrangements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in security architecture.
• 8+ years of experience with Technology Risk Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Perform technology risk assessments for EPR, custom apps, COTS, AI, full-stack systems.
• Apply information security principles, compliance, policy, risk management and remediation.
• Identify process improvements and develop plans to meet security best practices.

Skills

Security architecture

Technology risk assessment

Information security

Risk management

Contract reviews

MITRE & OWASP

Tools

Hands-on security tools

Job description

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization,

We are currently seeking a Security Risk Assessment Architect to join our team in Boston, Massachusetts (US-MA), United States (US).

Responsibilities

• Technology Risk assessment for technologies around EPR, Custom App, COTS, AI, Full stack, etc.
• Great knowledge of System and security consideration
• Knowledge of information security, compliance, policy, risk management, and remediation
• Identifying process improvements and developing plans to meet or exceed security best practices
• Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the information residing on or transmitted to/from/through the enterprise’s devices, servers, and other systems and data repositories
• Conduct risk assessments on various applications, systems, infrastructure, cloud-environments, and third‑party arrangements. Document identified risk through a risk report to be effectively communicated shared with business and/or technical leadership
• Confidently represent the Cyber & Information Security risk assessment services function with reviewing and assessing contracts, application designs, integration plans, etc.
• Create documentation in support of the risk assessment services team
• Self-directed; expected to identify and lead efforts to correct security controls and/or process improvements
• Explain complex technical issues to non-technical colleagues and business executives
• Troubleshoot and independently solve problems as they arise
• Experience with Hands-on Security Tools

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in security architecture
• 8+ years of experience with Technology Risk Assessment

Additional Preferences

• Experience with application and infrastructure security and gold imaging, data protection; advance threat protection; identity and access management; integrated technologies with cross-functional impact
• Familiar with frameworks like MITRE and OWASP
• Broad knowledge of commonly used information security concepts, best practices, and standard
• Strong collaboration, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Familiarity with HIPAA Security Rule and other regulatory requirements
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Project and program management planning and organizational skills
• Customer service focused
• Time management and prioritization

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this remote role is $95,918 – $177,625. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.

This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

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 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com, @nttdatafed.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us.

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