Senior Cloud Security Architect & Presales Leader

NTT America, Inc.

Cape Town

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking a Principal Cloud Security Architect to lead senior presales efforts in SA and the Middle East & Africa. You will design multi-cloud security architectures and guide clients through secure adoption and modernization of workloads across AWS, Azure and Google Cloud.

You will partner with sales and alliance teams to position security services, drive RFI/RFP responses, and shape differentiated cybersecurity solutions that reduce risk and enable digital transformation.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, Engineering or related field.
8+ years in cybersecurity, cloud architecture, or security consulting.
5+ years supporting presales, solution architecture, or cybersecurity engagements.
Deep expertise across AWS, Azure and Google Cloud security services.
Strong understanding of Zero Trust, Cloud Security, Identity Security, SOC and GRC.
Proven experience leading enterprise cybersecurity transformation initiatives.
Executive presentation, workshop facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
Experience developing solution proposals, business cases and RFP responses.

Responsibilities

Lead cybersecurity solution architecture for strategic pursuits and large opportunities.
Partner with account teams and partners to develop differentiated cybersecurity solutions.
Lead client discovery sessions, executive workshops and cybersecurity strategy engagements.
Support RFI/RFP responses, solution narratives and bid defenses.
Design multi-cloud security architectures across AWS, Azure and Google Cloud.
Develop security reference architectures covering CSPM, CNAPP, IAM, Data Protection, Network Security, DevSecOps, Kubernetes Security and Zero Trust.
Position cybersecurity services across Cloud Security, IAM, MDR/MXDR, Threat Management, Data Security and GRC.
Interface with hyperscaler and cybersecurity alliances; support joint GTM with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and strategic partners.
Position modern SOC, MDR, MXDR, SIEM, SOAR, Threat Intelligence and Identity Threat Detection & Response solutions.
Represent NTT DATA in client events, webinars and partner engagements.
Mentor architects and support capability development across cybersecurity practice.