Information Security Analyst
Johannesburg - South Africa
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The Office of Information Security (OIS) is responsible for implementing global security policies and standards within NTT DATA Inc. across corporate and business areas. The OIS supports monitors and advises regional units IT delivery and business stakeholders on information security matters across Middle East & Africa.
As a Security Analyst you will support business security and security governance activities by helping implement and maintain strong security practices controls documentation risk management compliance and reporting across the region.
This role requires practical information security experience analytical rigor attention to detail and clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders. This role is required to monitor the organizations computer networks for security issues install security software and document any security issues or breaches found.
The Information Security Analyst is responsible for assisting in the planning implementation and management of information security measures to safeguard the organizations digital assets and systems and contributes to maintaining a secure and compliant environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work under the supervision of the BISO of Middle East & Africa supporting OIS strategy priorities and recurring operational activities.
- Perform security risk analysis for business opportunities projects services products and assets identifying threats gaps compliance impacts and mitigation actions.
- Support governance risk management and compliance activities including implementation and maintenance of security policies controls regulatory requirements and ISMS-related evidence.
- Assess supplier security by supporting new vendor approval processes and reviewing security controls of existing suppliers.
- Assist with customer security questionnaires audits due diligence requests internal audit activities evidence collection and certification initiatives such as ISO 27001 or related standards.
- Support security risk assessment vulnerability management remediation coordination and reporting with Security Operations and other relevant teams.
- Support standard incident management processes by coordinating information documentation and follow-up with business IT and security teams.
- Monitor and report security KPIs training metrics dashboards risks findings and remediation status to improve the overall security and compliance posture.
- Provide first-level guidance to business stakeholders on security controls compliance obligations mitigation plans and corporate information security requirements.
- Maintain accurate security documentation reports procedures and knowledge materials for business security governance compliance audits and operational activities.
- Collaborate with delivery compliance legal data protection managed security services certification teams and regional stakeholders as needed.
- Perform additional duties assigned by the BISO or CISO.
Knowledge and Attributes:
- Knowledge of information security standards frameworks and best practices such as ISO 27001 ISO 22301 ISO 42001 and related control environments. Understanding risk analysis control assessment compliance monitoring regulatory frameworks ISMS support supplier security audit evidence and vulnerability management processes.
- Experience using GenAI tools in a professional environment including responsible use for research documentation analysis workflow support or productivity improvement.
- Analytical mindset with a focus on process optimization continuous improvement reliable documentation and practical remediation support.
- Strong customer orientation and ability to understand business security compliance and operational needs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain security concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Solid interpersonal skills collaboration mindset professionalism active listening and ability to influence constructively.
- Team player who is flexible proactive self-motivated results-oriented and comfortable working independently in a dynamic enterprise environment.
- Quick learner with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to manage challenging situations pragmatically.
Academic Qualifications and Certifications:
- Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology Cybersecurity Information Security or a related field.
- Security certification such as Security or equivalent recognized security certification (advantageous)
- Additional professional security certifications including cloud security certifications such as CRISC CISSP CISM CISA or similar. (Desirable)
- Professional English proficiency (C2) required.
Required experience:
- At least 5 years of job-related experience in information security security governance business security compliance risk management vulnerability management audit support or related responsibilities.
- Knowledge of consulting delivery or managed services business processes.
Workplace type:
Hybrid WorkingAbout NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader serving 75% of the Fortune
Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through
responsible innovation. We are one of the worlds leading AI and digital infrastructure providers with
unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI cloud security connectivity data centers and
application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move
confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer we have experts in more
than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as
established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group which invests over $3 billion each
year in R&D.
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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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