Principal Information Security Analyst

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa NTT Full time

NTT is a leading global IT solutions and services organisation that brings together people, data and things to create a better and more sustainable future.

In today's 'iNTTerconnected' world, connections matter more now than ever.

By bringing together talented people, world-class technology partners and emerging innovators, we help our clients solve some of the world's most significant technological, business and societal challenges.


With people at the heart of our success, NTT is committed to attracting and growing the best talent and providing an environment where everyone feels they can belong and their contribution matters.


Want to be a part of our team?


This strategic role involves enhancing existing infrastructure by leveraging Cloud Security Services, SASE (Secure Access Service Edge), next-generation Firewalls, and Zero Trust Security architecture.

As a key technical leader, you'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing highly complex security solutions for clients.

Your expertise will be crucial in monitoring, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting on various client data sources to deliver security information and recommendations.


Working at NTT

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

  • As part of the global Cyber Defence Team, you will work with clients and various stakeholders to tune the various security platforms and client infrastructure to enable more efficient detection, analysis and reporting.
  • Monitoring of the NTT security tools to review and analyse security logs from client environments.
  • Generate continuous improvement plans for supported security tools/technologies, to enable improvements to the NTT services, employee experience and client experience.
  • Adhere to SOPs, customer Run Books and standard ITIL processes to ensure a globally consistent delivery whilst also proposing changes and improvements to these standards.
  • Utilise and document best practices and amend existing documentation as required.
  • Identify opportunities to implement and improve automations which will help the clients and security delivery teams.
  • Identify Cloud services improvements and develop infrastructure as code through Terraform/ETL pipelines.
  • Identify client Cloud services security gaps and improve client security posture through various SIP plans.
  • Security incident handling and response from several vectors including End Point Protection and Enterprise Detection and response tools, attack analysis, malware analysis, network forensics, computer forensics.,
  • Utilise a broad range of skills in AZURE, AWS, GCP, LAN, WAN technologies, Windows and Linux O/S's, and general security infrastructure.
  • Ensure usage of knowledge articles in incident diagnosis and resolution and assist with updating as and when required.
  • Perform defined tasks to inform and monitor service delivery against service level agreements and maintain records of relevant information

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

  • Excellent problemsolving skills with ability to identify complex security issues, brainstorm potential solutions and choose the best way to resolve an issue.
  • Indepth knowledge of security technologies and understanding of managed services concepts
  • Excellent knowledge of security monitoring and management tools for performance optimization and troubleshooting
  • Demonstrates leadership skills, with effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
  • Project management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
  • Excellent scripting/programming skills
  • Applies broad expertise and knowledge in highly specialised fields or several related disciplines.
  • Excellent proficiency in understanding of patch management with the ability to deploy patches in a timely manner whilst understanding business impact.
  • Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Sentinel
  • Familiarity with security frameworks, standards, and regulations (e.g., NIST, CIS, GDPR)
  • Excellent proficiency of understanding in network and system architecture, protocols, and security controls
  • Strong analytical skills to analyse security incidents and assess potential risks
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced environment

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

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Vendor certifications play a crucial role in demonstrating expertise and qualifications in specific areas and are mandatory

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Azure Certified Solutions Architect / PCNSE /NSE8 / CCIE / CISSP / Automation certifications or equivalent preferred:

- ** Cloud Security certifications and certifications like AZ-500, SC-200, Security+, CEH, CISSP, CISM or similar Certification in different networking technologies such as CCIE / CCDP Security, JNCIA, ACCA, PCNSE, PCNSC, FCE, CCSA, ITIL, Azure Security Engineer, Azure Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure Certified Network Engineer, Azure Certified Solutions

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