Security Technical Architect

Ntt Data, Inc.; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1 386 000 - 2 080 000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology services company is seeking a Security Technical Architect to design security architectures that safeguard systems and applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security into every project, apply secure coding practices, and manage incident responses. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in IT or a related field, deep knowledge of security domains, and proficiency in security technologies. This hybrid role offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of security domains including network, application, and cloud security.
• Proficiency in enterprise architecture principles and frameworks, e.g., TOGAF.
• Understanding of security regulations and frameworks like ISO, NIST, PCI DSS.
• Hands-on experience with various security technologies and tools.
• Experience in a large-scale, multinational technology services environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong client engagement skills.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design robust security architectures for systems, applications, and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with project managers to embed security into every lifecycle stage.
• Apply secure coding practices and manage incident response activities.
• Set technical standards and provide technical support.
• Manage client proof-of-concept initiatives.
• Document executive summaries and validate proposals.

Skills

Network security

Application security

Cloud security

Data protection

Identity and access management

Cryptography

Secure coding

Analytical skills

Client engagement

Technical consulting

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, computer science, or related field

Tools

Firewalls

Intrusion detection/prevention systems

SIEM

Vulnerability scanners

Secure coding analysis tools

Job description

Overview Security Technical Architect at NTT DATA, Inc.

Design robust security architectures that safeguard systems, applications, and infrastructure.

Work with cross-functional teams to embed security throughout the system design and development lifecycle, ensuring solutions are secure, compliant, and industry-leading.

Responsibilities

• Design robust security architectures for systems, applications, and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with developers, engineers, and project managers to embed security into every project and lifecycle stage.
• Apply secure coding practices, network security, identity and access management, data protection, and other security domains.
• Evaluate and select security technologies; create and enforce security policies; lead incident response activities.
• Set technical standards and provide pre-sales technical support to help ensure solutions meet client objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Manage client proof-of-concept initiatives and oversee transitions from proposed solutions to delivery.
• Document executive summaries, statements of work, and network diagrams; review pricing formats and validate proposals.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of security domains: network security, application security, cloud security, data protection, identity and access management, cryptography, and secure coding.
• Proficiency in enterprise architecture principles and frameworks (e.g., TOGAF).
• Understanding of security regulations, standards, and frameworks (e.g., ISO, NIST, PCI DSS).
• Hands‑on experience with security technologies and tools (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM, vulnerability scanners, secure coding analysis tools).
• Experience in a large‑scale, multinational technology services environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities for assessing risks and analyzing security issues.
• Strong client engagement skills and technical consulting aptitude.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with team members.
• Bachelor's degree in IT, computer science, or a related field.

Workplace type: Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA NTT DATA is a global innovator of business and technology services with over $30 billion in annual revenue.

We serve a large portion of the Fortune Global and invest in R&D to move organizations and society toward a digital future.

As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem.

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