Senior Cloud Security Architect & Presales Leader

Jhpiego; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Job summary

NTT DATA in Durban, South Africa, is seeking a Principal Cloud Security Technical Architect to lead strategic cybersecurity presales, design multi-cloud security solutions across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, and partner with sales and delivery teams to accelerate digital transformation while reducing risk.

You will mentor architects, guide RFI/RFP responses, and represent NTT DATA at client events, focusing on Zero Trust, CNAPP, IAM, and data protection across hybrid environments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead cybersecurity solution architect for strategic pursuits and large opportunities.
• Partner with account teams, client executives, and alliance partners to develop differentiated cybersecurity solutions.
• Lead client discovery sessions, executive workshops, and cybersecurity strategy engagements.
• Support RFI/RFP responses, solution narratives, technical proposals, and bid defenses.
• Design multi-cloud security architectures spanning AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Develop security reference architectures covering CSPM, CNAPP, IAM, Data Protection, Network Security, DevSecOps, Kubernetes Security and Zero Trust.
• Position NTT DATA cybersecurity services across Cloud Security, IAM, UDR/MDR/MXDR, Threat Management, Data Security, Network Security, GRC and Cybersecurity Advisory.
• Act as the primary technical interface for hyperscaler and cybersecurity alliances.
• Support joint go-to-market initiatives with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Palo Alto, CyberArk, Okta, SailPoint and other strategic partners.
• Position modern SOC, MDR, MXDR, SIEM, SOAR, Threat Intelligence and Identity Threat Detection & Response solutions.
• Represent NTT DATA in client events, webinars, conferences and partner engagements.
• Mentor architects and support capability development across the cybersecurity practice.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Cloud Security

Presales

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS Certified Security - Specialty

AWS Solutions Architect Professional

Azure Security Engineer Associate

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer

Google Professional Cloud Architect

CISSP

CCSP

CISM

CCSK

GIAC Certifications

Palo Alto Networks Certifications

Microsoft Security Certifications

CyberArk Certifications

SailPoint Certifications

Okta Certifications

Job description

NTT DATA in Durban, South Africa, is seeking a Principal Cloud Security Technical Architect to lead strategic cybersecurity presales, design multi-cloud security solutions across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, and partner with sales and delivery teams to accelerate digital transformation while reducing risk.

You will mentor architects, guide RFI/RFP responses, and represent NTT DATA at client events, focusing on Zero Trust, CNAPP, IAM, and data protection across hybrid environments.