Associate Security Platform Engineer

3 months ago


Johannesburg, South Africa NTT DATA Full time

Job Description

Make an impact with NTT DATA
Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

The Associate Security Platform Engineer is an entry level subject matter expert, responsible for learning how to facilitate problem resolution and mentoring for the overall team.

This role performs operational security tasks such as performance and availability monitoring, log monitoring, security incident detection and response, security event reporting, and content maintenance (tuning).

The Associate Security Platform Engineer is responsible for detecting and monitoring escalated threats and suspicious activity affecting the organization's technology domain (servers, networks, appliances and all infrastructure supporting production applications for the enterprise, as well as development environments).

What you'll be doing

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Works as part of Platform and Content Engineering handling tunings, stake holder requests, escalations, reporting, trainings.Administers the organization's security tools to gather security logs from environment.Lifecycle management of the supported security tools/technologies, Break-fix, Patching, Live update.Adheres to SOPs and notify stake holders on log flow/log format issues.Documents best practices.Identifies opportunities to make automations which will help the incident response team.Performs 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, and a broad range of skills in LAN technologies, Windows and Linux O/S’s, and general security infrastructure.


Knowledge and Attributes:

Entry level knowledge on implementation and monitoring of security tools/technologies.Entry level knowledge on security architecture, worked across different security technologies.Customer service orientated and pro-active thinking.Ability to problem solve and is highly driven and self-organized.Great attention to detail.Good analytical and logical thinking.Excellent spoken and written communication skills.Team player with the ability to work well with others and in group with colleagues and stakeholders.


Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology or related field.Relevant level of Networking certifications such as CCNA, etc. preferred.Relevant level of Security certifications such as AZ-500, SC-200, Security+, CEH etc. will be added advantage.


Required Experience:

Entry level experience in Security technologies (Cisco ISE.).Entry level experience in technical support to clients.Entry level experience in diagnosis and troubleshooting.Entry level experience providing remote support in Security Technologies.Entry level experience in handling security incidents end to end.Entry level experience in Security engineering.

Workplace type:

Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

Equal Opportunity Employer
NTT DATA 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, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.

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