Senior Security Analyst - Dimension Data - Johannesburg

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? Dimension Data is a proud member of the NTT Group, a global IT powerhouse headquartered in Japan. As part of NTT, we deliver a wide range of IT services and solutions to clients around the world. Although the Dimension Data brand was retired in some parts of the world in 2019, it remains well recognized in the Middle East and Africa. Join us and become part of the NTT family as we continue to provide innovative solutions that help our clients achieve their business objectives. Working at NTT The Security Senior Analyst works within the Security business unit and deals with the most complex security and cyber threats. The primary responsibility of this position is to research and identify potential threats and vulnerabilities in order to minimise the window of attach and limit the amount of time an adversary has to gain access to the network before they are discovered. The Security Senior Analyst will facilitate the access to tools and research through our partners to design and develop platforms, systems, and services that will assist in proactive identification of potential threats and threat actors in order to minimise the window of attack and limit the amount of time an adversary has to gain access to a networks before they are discovered. Contribute to threat intelligence strategy The Security Senior Analyst will play an important role in conceiving strategies for clients, planning the implementation of the strategy and delivering it. They use their creativity and intellectual rigour to assist with the development of the threat intelligence strategy that will drive the business to become proactive, focussed and preventative. These individuals will embed the use of intelligence into core business by aligning the development of intelligence, threat feeds to formal decision making. This employee will measure the effectiveness of cyber hunting capabilities to ensure appropriate plans are in place to address lower performance and ineffective practices. Produce cyber threat intelligence These individuals produce intelligence outputs to provide an accurate depiction of the current threat landscape and associated risk through the use of client, community and open source reporting. They collect, organise, analyse, interpret and summarise threat and vulnerability reports and data to provide actionable intelligence and situational awareness to decision makers. This employee will build a threat intelligence repository to understand threat actor tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP). They create partnerships and relationships with 3rd parties for intelligence sharing, evaluating threat intelligence providers, platforms, and data feeds to drive greater business value. They provide subject matter expertise, technical deliverables oversight of strategic cyber projects and initiatives to enhance and improve cyber threat intelligence capabilities and maturities. Conduct research The Security Senior Analyst will perform research into advanced, targeted attacks, crime ware campaigns, malware and other emerging technologies and techniques to identify and report on cyber attacks. They actively monitor and research cyber threats and trends with a direct or indirect impact to the client's brand, regional business operations, technology infrastructure and client trust. Threat management Security Senior Analyst will promote awareness of emerging cyber threats and determine the appropriate responses. They will utilise intelligence to support security services and professional services as part of digital forensics and incident response engagements, security event management, breach detection and malware analysis. They will be required to perform situational tasks such as malware analysis, reverse engineering and exploit evaluation as and when required. They act as a point of escalation for security investigations and incidents to provide guidance and oversight on incident resolution and containment techniques. The Security Senior Analyst prioritises and manages the activities performed by cyber threat analysts by producing threat warnings, real-time situational and predictive analysis and the synthesis of all source information and data. Produce intelligence reports These individuals will participate in and contribute to regular threat focus meetings. They will produce actionable intelligence on threats for delivery to clients in the form of technical reports and/or client briefings. The Security Senior Analyst will lead the enhancement and optimisation of implemented reporting mechanisms to demonstrate the value of the cyber intelligence function with tangible benefits. Behavioural skills The individual in this position demonstrates investigative and analytical problem solving skills. They display critical thinking and contextual analysis abilities with a passion for information security and service excellence. They are proactive in their approach and conduct research on emerging trends, establishing pre-emptive and practical plans to counter potential threats. The Security Senior Analyst demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills and the required interpersonal skills to engage with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Competencies: In this position you will be required to: Assist in developing a threat intelligence strategy to support the business to become proactive, focussed, and preventative and develop and implement appropriate plans to address lower performance and ineffective cyber hunting practices. Produce intelligence outputs, threat and vulnerability reports, data and actionable intelligence and situational awareness to facilitate decision making. Research and identify potential threats and vulnerabilities and develop action plans to counter emerging cyber intelligence threats. Produce threat warnings, real-time situational and predictive analysis and the synthesis of all-source information and data. Participate in meetings and produce technical reports on intelligence threats and mechanisms depicting the value of the cyber intelligence function. Effectively work with a team of Security Analysts. Required Skill Set: Required Skill Set: Privilege Access Management, Vulnerability Management, End Point Protection, Data Loss Prevention, Identity Management, Security Information and Event Management, Email Security, Security Incident Handling, Cloud Web Security Relevant certifications: Comptia: CYSA, CASP, S ISC2: CISSP, CSSP ISACA: CISM Microsoft Security: SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, AZ-500, MS-500 Mimecast: Gladiator Palo Alto: Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer AWS: Certified Security - Specialty Work experience required 7 - 10 years' work experience 3 - 5 years' experience required in SOC and or Cyber roles and IT Security and/ or related function in a medium to large ICT organisation, preferably IT service provider. Excellent client service orientation Excellent at solving problems and can use your initiative to drive innovation Excellent process management experience Excellent Cyber Risk experience Dimensiondatacareers Skills Summary Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Cybersecurity, Logical Thinking, Scripting, Teamwork What will make you a good fit for the role? Workplace type: Hybrid Working 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 Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today. A career at NTT means: Being part of a global pioneer - where you gain exposure to our Fortune 500 clients and world-leading global technology partners and work with a network of over 40,000 smart and diverse colleagues across 57 countries, delivering services in over 200 countries. Being at the forefront of cutting-edge technology - backed with a 150-year heritage of using technology for good. With 40% of the world's internet traffic running on our network and where Emoji were first invented, you can be proud of the group's many new 'firsts'. Making a difference - by doing meaningful work that helps to shape the future for our clients, and across industries and communities around the world. Being your best self - in a progressive 'Connected Working' environment that promotes flexibility, connection and wellbeing. Where diversity and different perspectives are embraced to ensure equal opportunities for all. Having ongoing opportunities to own and develop your career - with a personal and professional development plan and access to the broadest learning offerings in the industry. Apply Now

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