Senior Information Security Specialist

6 months ago

Johannesburg, South Africa NTT Ltd. 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?**

A Security Threat Intelligence and Hunting Analyst analyses and detects cyber threats and malware impacting NTT Ltd. Their main responsibility is to investigate the level of threat posed by an attack and consequently enable the organisation to take informed cybersecurity-based business decisions.

Required Experience:
Prior demonstrated experience in a similar role

Prior demonstrated experience gained within a global technology organisation

Skills (core 5 to 8):
Threat Intelligence analysis

Threat Hunting techniques

Security incident response

Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)

Data analysis

Strategic acumen

Operational acumen

Tactical Acumen

**Working at NTT**

**Key Role and Responsibilities**

Reads reports, makes risk assessments, works to detect the source of attacks and tests current defenses against threats
Advises on analysis enabling organisation to make decisions on how to improve security measures and respond to attacks
Monitors security alerts and maintains awareness of new threats and vulnerabilities in order to identify potential risks
Develops and maintains threat intelligence databases containing information about cybercrime tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by hackers or other actors targeting the organisation’s assets
Participates in Incident Response activities as necessary to identify and contain new threats
Conducts investigations into potential threats by collecting data from multiple sources and analysing it to identify patterns or other significant pieces of information that indicate a specific threat may be occurring or has occurred previously
Communicates with senior leaders and also executives and other stakeholders on security matters to raise awareness of potential risks and recommend solutions
Conducts regular audits of security measures to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by unauthorized users
Reviews security policies to ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices
Creates reports about potential threats for internal use by management or external use by customers or other stakeholders

**What will make you a good fit for the role?**

**Knowledge, Skills and Attributes**:
Good understanding of computer systems, software and technology in general
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to research topics and find information relevant to their work
Ability to interpret large amounts of data and identify important details to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities
Proficiency in threat hunting methodologies, including familiarity with tools and techniques for proactive detection of threats
Knowledge of data analysis, log analysis, and behavioral analytics to identify anomalous activities and indicators of compromise (IOCs)
Ability to contribute to investigations, perform post-incident analysis, and identify threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
Proficiency in threat intelligence analysis, including the ability to collect, correlate, and interpret large volumes of data from multiple sources
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are required to identify patterns, trends, and potential risks
In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, attack vectors, and defensive strategies is essential
Familiarity with various security technologies, threat intelligence platforms, and data analysis tools is also necessary.

**Academic Qualifications and Certifications**:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, information technology or security or related field
Relevant security certification(s) such as:
GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) - Nice to have

GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE) - Nice to have

GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFACTIA - Nice to have

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) - Nice to have

GCTI - Nice to have

FOR508 - Nice to have

**Equal Opportunity Employer**

NTT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, veteran status, or other protected category

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