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NTT America Solutions, Inc. Senior Associate Security Analyst in Johannesburg, South Africa
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Your day at NTT DATA
The role of the Senior Associate Security Analyst is to design, implement and manage security systems and tools to protect NTT's clients’ networks and digital assets from cyber-attacks, and to help set and maintain security standards. This role is required to monitor clients’ networks for security issues, install security software, and document any security incidents or breaches found.
An individual in this role would be comfortable working independently and as part of a team, with the ability to engage with clients on a regular basis and deliver and present reports to client IT, Security, and Senior Management.
What you'll be doing
Roles and Responsibilities:
Monitor security alerts from various sources (EDR, SIEM, etc.) to identify potential threats.
Proactively hunt for signs of known threat activity and improve detection capabilities of security tools.
Investigate security incidents, analyse logs, and respond promptly to mitigate risks.
Collaborate with cross-functional response teams to contain and remediate security breaches.
Assess and prioritize vulnerabilities in systems, applications, and network infrastructure.
Contribute to patch management efforts to address identified vulnerabilities.
Maintain and configure security tools (firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR, etc.).
Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity and anomalies.
Implement security policies and best practices.
Document incident details, investigation findings, and remediation steps.
Research security enhancements and makes recommendations to management.
Prepare and present reports to client management and stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:
At least 2 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity roles.
Proficiency in EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) tools.
Familiarity with SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) platforms.
Knowledge of vulnerability assessment tools and techniques.
Ability to analyse logs and events and identify security incidents.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Attention to detail and analytical thinking.
Academic Qualifications and Certifications:
A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field is preferred. However, relevant work experience, or associate degrees or certifications combined with practical experience could substitute for formal education.
Microsoft Security Certifications essential: SC-900, SC-200, AZ-500
Recommended industry standard certifications: CompTIA Security+ and CySA+, or EC-Council Certified Incident Handler
Certification in and/or demonstrable experience with Qualys TrendMicro, Crowdstrike, Palo Alto Cortext XDR, and FortiSIEM advantageous.
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.
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