Senior Data Management Security Engineer

Ntt Data, Inc.; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 750 000 - 950 000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology innovator is seeking a Senior Data Management Security Engineer to define and enforce data security strategies. Responsibilities include designing secure data platforms, ensuring compliance with regulations like POPIA and GDPR, and developing role-based access controls. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in information security or a related field and relevant certifications, including CISSP. This role offers a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in information security, cybersecurity, or computer science.
• Certifications like CISSP or cloud security certifications are essential.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement data security architecture aligned with enterprise security frameworks.
• Lead the design of secure data platforms including data lakes and warehouses.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and protection regulations such as POPIA and GDPR.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Risk identification

Network vulnerability mitigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in information security or related field

Tools

Cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Security Specialty)

CISSP

CIPP / CIPM

CDMP

Job description

Senior Data Management Security Engineer NTT DATA, Inc. is hiring for a Senior Data Management Security Engineer.

The role focuses on defining and enforcing data security strategies, policies, and controls across the organization's data landscape to protect data assets while enabling secure and compliant data usage across analytics, operations, and digital platforms.

Overview

The Data Management Security Engineer is responsible for defining and enforcing data security strategies, policies, and controls across the organization's data landscape.

This role ensures data assets are protected against unauthorized access, breaches, and misuse, while enabling secure and compliant data usage across analytics, operations, and digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Define and implement data security architecture aligned with enterprise security and data governance frameworks.

Lead the design of secure data platforms, including data lakes, warehouses, and analytics environments.

Develop and manage role‑based access control (RBAC) models across data systems.

Ensure least‑privilege access principles are enforced and regularly reviewed.

Oversee data classification initiatives to identify and tag sensitive, confidential, and regulated data.

Implement data masking, encryption, and tokenization strategies where appropriate.

Ensure compliance with data privacy and protection regulations (e.g., POPIA, GDPR, HIPAA).

Conduct risk assessments and audits related to data access, usage, and storage.

Work closely with data governance, engineering, and legal teams to align security with business and regulatory needs.

Participate in data governance councils and security steering committees.

Define and monitor data access logs and anomaly detection systems.

Support incident response teams in investigating and remediating data‑related security events.

Knowledge & Attributes

Excellent communication skills to effectively convey technical information to non‑technical stakeholders.

Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills to prevent and respond to security threats.

Ability to identify and evaluate potential risks and to develop solutions.

Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities and explain how to avoid them.

Familiarity with security frameworks, standards, and regulations (e.g., NIST, CIS, GDPR).

Understanding of network and system architecture, protocols, and security controls.

Strong analytical skills to analyze security incidents and assess potential risks.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications & Certifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in information security, cybersecurity, computer science, or related field.

Certifications : CISSP or CIPP / CIPM or CDMP Cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate) Workplace & About Workplace type : Hybrid About NTT DATA NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services.

We serve 75% of the Fortune Global and invest in R&D to help organizations move confidently into the digital future.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and strive to create an environment where employees grow, belong, and thrive.

NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

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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.