Principal Security Platform Architect & Automation (Hybrid)

Mycareercraft; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking a Principal Information Security Analyst to advance platform evolution, integration support and L4 operations. The role includes architecture design, major platform upgrades and content engineering, with mentoring across the team.

The candidate will lead security platform engineering, drive automation, support new integrations, and advise stakeholders on security tooling and lifecycle management. Hybrid working arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field.
• Security certifications such as PaloAlto XSIAM engineer/Architect, Azure DevOps or equivalent.
• Certifications like AZ-500, CEH, CISSP, CISM are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead Security Platform Engineering team and MSSP platform architecture design.
• Lead and build new service platform and automation for SOC/security services.
• Conduct architecture reviews and updates.
• Support new integrations design and build.
• Lead new COTS capability review and analysis.
• Lead new tool evaluation and POC.

Skills

Security engineering

DevOps

Python scripting

Cloud security

SIEM/SOAR

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT

Security certifications (CISSP, CEH)

Tools

PaloAlto XSIAM

MS Sentinel

XSOAR

Azure DevOps

KQL

Job description

NTT DATA is seeking a Principal Information Security Analyst to advance platform evolution, integration support and L4 operations. The role includes architecture design, major platform upgrades and content engineering, with mentoring across the team.

The candidate will lead security platform engineering, drive automation, support new integrations, and advise stakeholders on security tooling and lifecycle management. Hybrid working arrangement offered.