Lead Security Platform Engineer – MSSP & SIEM Automation

NTT DATA, Inc.; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking a Principal Information Security Analyst to drive platform evolution, integration support, and automation across the security stack. You will lead architecture reviews, build and upgrade security tooling, and mentor the SOC engineering team.

Required are 14+ years in security, strong SIEM/SOAR experience, and DevOps proficiency with Python and cloud security know-how in Azure and Google Cloud. Hybrid work arrangements apply.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience in security.
• Extensive experience with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, XDR and cloud security services.
• 5+ years in DevOps, scripting (Python), and query languages (KQL, XQL).

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute as part of a Security Platform Engineering team.
• Design architecture for MSSP platform and oversee automation.
• Support new integrations design and build; review COTS capabilities.
• Lead tool evaluations, POCs, and lifecycle reviews.
• Mentor the team and coordinate with stakeholders on incidents and reporting.

Skills

SIEM

SOAR

XSIAM

Cloud security

DevOps

Python

KQL

Linux

Networking

Log analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Azure

Google Cloud

MS Sentinel

PaloAlto XSIAM

Job description

NTT DATA is seeking a Principal Information Security Analyst to drive platform evolution, integration support, and automation across the security stack. You will lead architecture reviews, build and upgrade security tooling, and mentor the SOC engineering team.

Required are 14+ years in security, strong SIEM/SOAR experience, and DevOps proficiency with Python and cloud security know-how in Azure and Google Cloud. Hybrid work arrangements apply.