Principal Information Security Analyst

NTT DATA, Inc.; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA in South Africa is seeking a Principal Information Security Analyst to drive platform evolution, integrate new services, and mentor the security engineering team. You will shape architecture, oversee builds, and lead security tool upgrades to meet client needs.

You will collaborate with stakeholders and vendors, perform architecture reviews, support MSSP operations, and champion automation, SOC effectiveness, and incident response across hybrid cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in IT or related field.
• Security certifications such as PaloAlto XSIAM engineer/Architect, Azure DevOps or equivalent.
• AZ-500, CEH, CISSP, CISM etc. will be added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work as part of a Security Platform Engineering team (hybrid)
• Responsible for MSSP platform architecture designing
• Lead and build new service platform and automation for SOC/security services
• Conduct architecture reviews and updates
• Support new integrations design and build
• Lead COTS capability review and analysis
• Lead tool evaluation and POC
• Advise on Platform and Content Engineering, stakeholder requests and reporting
• Support lifecycle management of security tools/technologies including patching
• Design SOPs and notify stakeholders on log flow issues
• Document best practices and identify automation opportunities for incident response
• Investigate root causes of platform disruptions and implement remedies

Skills

Excellent spoken and written comms

Team player

Self-organized

Problem solver

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Customer service oriented

Pro-active thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Security certifications such as PaloAlto XSIAM engineer/Architect, Azure DevOps or equivalent

AZ-500, CEH, CISSP, CISM, etc. will be advantageous

Tools

MS Sentinel

PaloAlto XSIAM

MS LogicApps

XSOAR

Google SecOps

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.

Your day at NTT DATA

The Principal Information Security Analyst is a highly skilled subject matter expert responsible for Platform evolution, Integration support, New COTS review/analysis, L4 Platform operations support and mentoring for the overall team.

This includes Platform architecture design, regular architecture reviews, platform build & automation, integration design & build, tool evolution, Major platform upgrades, security event reporting, and content engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and Works as part of a Security Platform Engineering team
• Responsible for the MSSP platform architecture designing
• Lead and build new service platform and automation for the SOC/security services
• Conduct architecture reviews and updates
• Support new integrations design and build
• Lead the new COTS capability review and analysis
• Lead the new tool evaluation and POC
• Act as the advisor and consultant for the Platform and Content Engineering,
• stake holder requests, escalations, reporting, trainings.
• Support the review of lifecycle management of the supported security tools/technologies, Break-fix, Patching
• Support in designing the SOPs and notify stake holders on log flow/log format issues.
• Documents best practices.
• Identifies opportunities to make automations which will help the incident response team.
• Documents and closes resolved incidents according to agreed procedures.
• Investigates and identifies root cause of major platform disruptions and assist with the implementation of agreed remedies and preventative measures.
• Cooperates with all stakeholders including vendors and carriers to expedite diagnosis of errors and problems and to identify a resolution.

Knowledge and Attributes:

• Extended knowledge on implementation and monitoring of MS sentinel, PaloAlto XSIAM, MS LogicApps, XSOAR, and/or other automation tools with Google SecOps (optional)
• Extended knowledge on security and SOC architecture, worked across different security technologies, DevOps & automation tools
• Good knowledge and experience on different cloud native services such as Azure, and Google
• Customer service orientated and pro-active thinking.
• Problem solver who is highly driven and self-organized.
• Great attention to detail.
• Good analytical and logical thinking.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Team player and lead with the ability to work well with others and in group with colleagues and stakeholders.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology or related field.
• Relevant level of security certifications such as PaloAlto XSIAM engineer/Architect, Azure DevOps or equivalent, SC-100, DW-350, DW-360 or equivalent
• Relevant level of additional Security certifications such as AZ-500, CEH, CISSP, CISM etc. will be added advantage.

Required experience:

• 14 + years' experience in Security
• Extended experience in Security technologies like SIEM, SOAR, EDR, XDR, CDR, Cloud native security services and security architecture
• Minimum experience of 5 Years in DevOps, Scripting using Python, KQL and XQL
• 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.
• Knowledge on networking, Linux, Agentic AI/RAG and security concepts.
• Good understanding and 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.
• 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.