Information Security Services Architect

Principal Information Security Services Architect

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 Principal Information Security Services Architect is a highly skilled subject matter expert, responsible for guiding and overseeing the ongoing security assurance, architecture design, security controls, incident response, security awareness and ISMS programs.

This role provides assistance to business stakeholders and oversees the security capability within the assigned business area.Key responsibilities:

• Provides technical consulting services in multi-platform IT environments and performs analytical assignments as required by project management, particularly in complex areas of difficulty or critical need.
• Identifies and investigates opportunities to use emerging technologies in providing cost effective and flexible solutions and maintaining current knowledge of the organization's business plans, existing infrastructure and emerging technologies.
• Identifies areas for improvement by reviewing new and existing information technology projects for compliance to IT architecture.
• Works with users and other architects to define the requirements of an application and specifying an optimum design for subsequent development.
• Provides subject matter expertise on security initiatives across the company.
• Liaises with and provides SME advice on information security matters such as BAU security activities, emerging security risks and relevant security controls, across the BU functions in addition to senior management, department heads and managers.
• Works with senior leaders/managers to champion the priority of security initiatives.
• Delivers a "center of excellence" for information security, offering internal consultancy, advice and pragmatic assistance on information security risk and control matters throughout the organization and promoting the advantages of managing information security risks more efficiently and effectively
• Guides the development of a layered defense strategy to protect our assets.
• Oversees the design and build of an advanced security operations function.
• Functions as an internal consulting resource on information security issues and incidents.
• Provides security architecture and risk guidance for projects and products, including the evaluation and recommendation of technical controls and solutions.
• Mitigates enterprise vulnerabilities and reduce attack surface vectors identified through security reviews and controls implementation/
• Execute risk assessments, security architecture design reviews, and project security reviews, ensuring key applications and products are assessed for risk.
• Helps ensure compliance with applicable data security laws, regulations, and customer requirements.
• Documents and maps the architecture of current security infrastructure
• Leads and guides information security risk assessments and controls selection activities.
• Leads and/or or commissions information security controls, for both the build and run function.
• Oversees the design and operations of related security controls and improvement activities to ensure compliance both with internal security policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Performs any other related task as required.

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

• Extended technical capability across a broad range of security products / solutions.
• Ability to map business needs to technology solutions.
• Extended understanding of information technology and Information Security.
• Extended working knowledge of infrastructure design, including network, storage and compute layers.
• Motivation and drive to succeed.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to develop strong customer (internal / external) relationships.
• Extended industry and market awareness.
• Ability to negotiate / influence.
• Comfortable with presenting and communicating solutions at a business and technical level.
• Strong professional documentation skills.
• A team player willing to develop and share IP.
• A strong client service orientation.
• Must demonstrate ability to learn new technologies and apply them in the secure design of new initiatives.

Academic qualifications and certifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Security or related.
• Industry relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, SANS/GIAC certifications or CompTIA Security+ desirable.

Required experience:

• Extended technical experience in a similar role within a large scale (preferably multinational) technology services environment.
• Extended experience with security architecture/consulting, gap analysis and risk assessments.
• Extended experience with business continuity planning, auditing, and risk management, as well as contract and vendor negotiation.
• Extended experience with security architecture design principles.
• Extended experience with industry compliance and standards such as ISO 27000, PCI, NIST, HIPAA or others.
• Solid experience with security tools and techniques that cover SANS Top 25, OWASP or others.
• Solid project management experience.
• Extended experience working in a multi-team environment across multiple geographies and time zones.

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.

Third parties fraudulently posing as NTT DATA recruiters

NTT DATA recruiters will never ask job seekers or candidates for payment or banking information during the recruitment process, for any reason. Please remain vigilant of third parties who may attempt to impersonate NTT DATA recruiters—whether in writing or by phone—in order to deceptively obtain personal data or money from you. All email communications from an NTT DATA recruiter will come from an email address. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us.

Experience LevelSenior Level

---