312 Incident Response jobs in South Africa
Specialist, Incident Response
Posted 23 days ago
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Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, Simmonds Street
As a Specialist Incident Response Analyst, you will play a central role in detecting, investigating, and responding to cyber incidents in a non-tiered SOC environment. You will own incidents end-to-end from triage through containment and recovery while applying an adversarial mindset to anticipate attacker behaviour. Alongside technical response, you will contribute to policy improvement, coaching, and industry engagement, ensuring the bank’s response capability matures continuously. This role includes after-hours standby as part of an on-call rotation.
Qualifications- A degree Information Technology is required.
- IT Risk/security certification such as CISM, CISSP or CISA, GCIA, GCIH, OSCP is required.
- AWS/Azure Cloud Certifications.
Experience Required:
- 5-7 years experience in IT Security, preferably in a Financial Institution, with noted experience in developing threat models, threat analysis, cyber and incident management, offensive security, high level static and dynamic malware analysis.
- 5-7 years experience in strong IT understanding, gaining insight into digital and platform operating models and cyber security trends and solutions.
- Strong experience in incident management, threat modelling, malware analysis, and offensive security techniques.
- Broad IT systems knowledge and awareness of digital platform operating models.
- Detect & Investigate: Analyse alerts from SIEM, EDR, and threat intelligence sources; distinguish true vs false positives.
- Contain & Remediate: Lead active incidents through containment, eradication, and recovery actions.
- Threat Hunting: Proactively search for adversary activity using attacker TTPs and threat intel.
- Malware & Phishing Triage: Perform static/dynamic malware analysis and investigate phishing campaigns.
- Offensive Security Awareness: Apply penetration testing/red team knowledge to strengthen detection and response.
- Forensic Support: Collect and analyse logs, endpoint, and network artifacts for root cause analysis.
- On-Call Duties: Provide after-hours escalation support on a rotational basis.
- Documentation & Reporting: Produce incident reports, lessons learned, and contribute to playbook improvements.
Specialist, Incident Response
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Business Segment: Group Functions
Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, Simmonds Street
Job Type: Full-time
Job Ref ID: A-0003
Date Posted: 8/22/2025
Job Description
As a Specialist Incident Response Analyst, you will play a central role in detecting, investigating, and responding to cyber incidents in a non-tiered SOC environment. You will own incidents end-to-end from triage through containment and recovery while applying an adversarial mindset to anticipate attacker behaviour. Alongside technical response, you will contribute to policy improvement, coaching, and industry engagement, ensuring the bank's response capability matures continuously. This role includes after-hours standby as part of an on-call rotation.
Qualifications
A degree Information Technology is required.
IT Risk/security certification such as CISM, CISSP or CISA, GCIA, GCIH, OSCP is required.
AWS/Azure Cloud Certifications.
Experience Required:
5-7 years experience in IT Security, preferably in a Financial Institution, with noted experience in developing threat models, threat analysis, cyber and incident management, offensive security, high level static and dynamic malware analysis.
5-7 years experience in strong IT understanding, gaining insight into digital and platform operating models and cyber security trends and solutions.
Strong experience in incident management, threat modelling, malware analysis, and offensive security techniques.
Broad IT systems knowledge and awareness of digital platform operating
models.
Additional Information
Key Responsibilities:
Detect & Investigate: Analyse alerts from SIEM, EDR, and threat intelligence sources; distinguish true vs false positives.
Contain & Remediate: Lead active incidents through containment, eradication, and recovery actions.
Threat Hunting: Proactively search for adversary activity using attacker TTPs and threat intel.
Malware & Phishing Triage: Perform static/dynamic malware analysis and investigate phishing campaigns.
Offensive Security Awareness: Apply penetration testing/red team knowledge to strengthen detection and response.
Forensic Support: Collect and analyse logs, endpoint, and network artifacts for root cause analysis.
On-Call Duties: Provide after-hours escalation support on a rotational basis.
Documentation & Reporting: Produce incident reports, lessons learned, and contribute to playbook improvements.
Behavioural Competencies:
Articulating Information
Checking Things
Directing People
Documenting Facts
Embracing Change
Examining Information
Interpreting Data
Making Decisions
Producing Output
Providing Insights
Taking Action
Team Working
Technical Competencies:
Data Analysis
Diagramming and Modelling
Documenting
Information Security
IT Knowledge
IT Systems
Research & Information Gathering
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Senior Information Security Incident Response Analyst
Posted 8 days ago
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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 Senior Information Security Incident Response Analyst is an advanced subject matter expert, 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).
This role acts as the technical second responder for the team and supports the work of technical staff from various business areas, as well as third-party technical experts.
The Senior Information Security Incident Response uses their technical competencies of systems and automated mechanisms to detect unauthorized activity on company information assets.
Key responsibilities- Manages the prevention and resolution of security breaches and ensure incident and problem management processes are initiated.
- Performs access management activities according to the policy.
- Implements and discusses security service audit schedules, review access authorization and perform the required access controls and testing to identify security weaknesses.
- Interacts with a global team of Cyber Security Analysts and specialists.
- Manages 2nd level triaging of security alerts, events, and notifications.
- Manages notifications of internal and/or external teams according to agreed alert priority levels, and escalation trees.
- Communicates status of response, resolution and final root cause analysis to the appropriate stakeholders.
- Follows and updates established and/or ad-hoc processes and work instructions and create procedures where deficiencies are identified.
- Logs, manages and coordinates service requests through to resolution including the identification, isolation, resolution and escalation of IT infrastructure faults.
- Maintains an understanding of current and emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and trends.
- Advanced understanding of End Point Protection Software.
- Advanced understanding of Enterprise Detection and Response software.
- Advanced knowledge of technological advances within the information security arena.
- Advanced understanding of inter-relationships in an overall system or process.
- Advanced knowledge of information security management and policies.
- Advanced understanding risk management principles and frameworks is crucial for prioritizing and addressing security incidents
- Advanced understanding of the organization's business operations, goals, and objectives enables the analyst to align incident response efforts with the broader business strategy.
- Ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and end-users, as well as working with cross-functional teams during incident response.
- Ability to think critically, analyze information, and solve medium to complex problems.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science or related preferred.
- SANS GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) or equivalent preferred.
- SANS GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) or equivalent preferred.
- SANS GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) or equivalent preferred
- Advanced experience in a Technology Information Security Industry.
- Advanced experience or knowledge of SIEM and IPS technologies.
- Advanced experience with Wireshark or tcpdump to identify normal and abnormal/malicious traffic patterns and behaviors.
Workplace type: Hybrid Working
About NTT DATANTT 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 EmployerNTT 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 @nttdata.com email address. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us.
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Senior Information Security Incident Response Analyst
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Your day at NTT DATAThe Senior Information Security Incident Response Analyst is an advanced subject matter expert, 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).
This role acts as the technical second responder for the team and supports the work of technical staff from various business areas, as well as third-party technical experts.
The Senior Information Security Incident Response uses their technical competencies of systems and automated mechanisms to detect unauthorized activity on company information assets.
Key responsibilities- Manages the prevention and resolution of security breaches and ensure incident and problem management processes are initiated.
- Performs access management activities according to the policy.
- Implements and discusses security service audit schedules, review access authorization and perform the required access controls and testing to identify security weaknesses.
- Interacts with a global team of Cyber Security Analysts and specialists.
- Manages 2nd level triaging of security alerts, events, and notifications.
- Manages notifications of internal and/or external teams according to agreed alert priority levels, and escalation trees.
- Communicates status of response, resolution and final root cause analysis to the appropriate stakeholders.
- Follows and updates established and/or ad-hoc processes and work instructions and create procedures where deficiencies are identified.
- Logs, manages and coordinates service requests through to resolution including the identification, isolation, resolution and escalation of IT infrastructure faults.
- Maintains an understanding of current and emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and trends.
- Advanced understanding of End Point Protection Software.
- Advanced understanding of Enterprise Detection and Response software.
- Advanced knowledge of technological advances within the information security arena.
- Advanced understanding of inter-relationships in an overall system or process.
- Advanced knowledge of information security management and policies.
- Advanced understanding risk management principles and frameworks is crucial for prioritizing and addressing security incidents
- Advanced understanding of the organization's business operations, goals, and objectives enables the analyst to align incident response efforts with the broader business strategy.
- Ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and end-users, as well as working with cross-functional teams during incident response.
- Ability to think critically, analyze information, and solve medium to complex problems.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science or related preferred.
- SANS GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) or equivalent preferred.
- SANS GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) or equivalent preferred.
- SANS GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) or equivalent preferred
- Advanced experience in a Technology Information Security Industry.
- Advanced experience or knowledge of SIEM and IPS technologies.
- Advanced experience with Wireshark or tcpdump to identify normal and abnormal/malicious traffic patterns and behaviors.
- Hybrid Working
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 EmployerNTT 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.
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- Information Technology
- Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
Senior Information Security Incident Response Analyst
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Senior Information Security Incident Response Analyst
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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 Senior Information Security Incident Response Analyst is an advanced subject matter expert, 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).
This role acts as the technical second responder for the team and supports the work of technical staff from various business areas, as well as third-party technical experts.
The Senior Information Security Incident Response uses their technical competencies of systems and automated mechanisms to detect unauthorized activity on company information assets.
Key responsibilities- Manages the prevention and resolution of security breaches and ensure incident and problem management processes are initiated.
- Performs access management activities according to the policy.
- Implements and discusses security service audit schedules, review access authorization and perform the required access controls and testing to identify security weaknesses.
- Interacts with a global team of Cyber Security Analysts and specialists.
- Manages 2nd level triaging of security alerts, events, and notifications.
- Manages notifications of internal and/or external teams according to agreed alert priority levels, and escalation trees.
- Communicates status of response, resolution and final root cause analysis to the appropriate stakeholders.
- Follows and updates established and/or ad-hoc processes and work instructions and create procedures where deficiencies are identified.
- Logs, manages and coordinates service requests through to resolution including the identification, isolation, resolution and escalation of IT infrastructure faults.
- Maintains an understanding of current and emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and trends.
- Advanced understanding of End Point Protection Software.
- Advanced understanding of Enterprise Detection and Response software.
- Advanced knowledge of technological advances within the information security arena.
- Advanced understanding of inter-relationships in an overall system or process.
- Advanced knowledge of information security management and policies.
- Advanced understanding risk management principles and frameworks is crucial for prioritizing and addressing security incidents.
- Advanced understanding of the organization's business operations, goals, and objectives enables the analyst to align incident response efforts with the broader business strategy.
- Ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and end-users, as well as working with cross-functional teams during incident response.
- Ability to think critically, analyze information, and solve medium to complex problems.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science or related preferred.
- SANS GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) or equivalent preferred.
- SANS GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) or equivalent preferred.
- SANS GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) or equivalent preferred.
- Advanced experience in a Technology Information Security Industry.
- Advanced experience or knowledge of SIEM and IPS technologies.
- Advanced experience with Wireshark or tcpdump to identify normal and abnormal/malicious traffic patterns and behaviors.
Hybrid Working
About NTT DATANTT 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 EmployerNTT 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.
All email communications from an NTT DATA recruiter will come from an @nttdata.com email address. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us.
#J-18808-LjbffrSenior Information Security Incident Response Analyst
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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 Senior Information Security Incident Response Analyst is an advanced subject matter expert, 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).
This role acts as the technical second responder for the team and supports the work of technical staff from various business areas, as well as third-party technical experts.
The Senior Information Security Incident Response uses their technical competencies of systems and automated mechanisms to detect unauthorized activity on company information assets.
Responsibilities- Manages the prevention and resolution of security breaches and ensure incident and problem management processes are initiated.
- Performs access management activities according to the policy.
- Implements and discusses security service audit schedules, review access authorization and perform the required access controls and testing to identify security weaknesses.
- Interacts with a global team of Cyber Security Analysts and specialists.
- Manages 2nd level triaging of security alerts, events, and notifications.
- Manages notifications of internal and/or external teams according to agreed alert priority levels, and escalation trees.
- Communicates status of response, resolution and final root cause analysis to the appropriate stakeholders.
- Follows and updates established and/or ad-hoc processes and work instructions and create procedures where deficiencies are identified.
- Logs, manages and coordinates service requests through to resolution including the identification, isolation, resolution and escalation of IT infrastructure faults.
- Maintains an understanding of current and emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and trends.
To thrive in this role, you need to have:
- Advanced understanding of End Point Protection Software.
- Advanced understanding of Enterprise Detection and Response software.
- Advanced knowledge of technological advances within the information security arena.
- Advanced understanding of inter-relationships in an overall system or process.
- Advanced knowledge of information security management and policies.
- Advanced understanding risk management principles and frameworks is crucial for prioritizing and addressing security incidents
- Advanced understanding of the organization's business operations, goals, and objectives enables the analyst to align incident response efforts with the broader business strategy.
- Ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and end-users, as well as working with cross-functional teams during incident response.
- Ability to think critically, analyze information, and solve medium to complex problems.
Academic qualifications and certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science or related preferred.
- SANS GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) or equivalent preferred.
- SANS GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) or equivalent preferred.
- SANS GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) or equivalent preferred
Required experience:
- Advanced experience in a Technology Information Security Industry.
- Advanced experience or knowledge of SIEM and IPS technologies.
- Advanced experience with Wireshark or tcpdump to identify normal and abnormal/malicious traffic patterns and behaviors.
Workplace type: Hybrid Working
About NTT DATANTT 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 @nttdata.com email address. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us.
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Associate Information Security Incident Response Analyst
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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 Information Security Incident Response Analyst is an entry level subject matter expert, responsible for assisting with the detection and monitoring of threats and suspicious activity affecting the organization's technology domain.
This role acts as the technical first responder by supporting the work of technical staff from various business areas as well as third-party technical experts.
This role uses their technical competencies of systems and automated mechanisms to detect unauthorized activity on company's information assets.
Key responsibilities:
- Assists with the prevention and resolution of security breaches and ensures incident and problem management processes are initiated.
- Supports access management activities according to the policy.
- Assists with the implementation of and discusses security service audit schedules, review access authorization and performs the required access controls and testing to identify security weaknesses.
- Interacts with a global team of Cyber Security Analysts and specialists.
- Notifies internal and/or external teams according to agreed alert priority levels, escalation trees, 1st level triaging of security alerts, events, and notifications.
- Communicates status of response, resolution and final root cause analysis to the appropriate stakeholders.
- Ability to follow and update established and/or ad-hoc processes and work instructions and create procedures where deficiencies are identified.
- Logs, manages and coordinates service requests through to resolution including the identification, isolation, resolution and escalation of IT infrastructure faults.
To thrive in this role, you need to have:
- Knowledge of technological advances within the information security arena.
- Understanding of inter-relationships in an overall system or process.
- Knowledge of information security management and policies.
- Maintain an understanding of current and emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and trends.
Academic qualifications and certifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science or related preferred.
- SANS GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) or equivalent preferred.
- SANS GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) or equivalent preferred.
- SANS GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) or equivalent preferred.
Required experience:
- Entry level experience in a Technology Information Security Industry.
- Experience using End Point Protection Software.
- Experience using Enterprise Detection & Response software.
- Experience or knowledge of SIEM and IPS technologies.
- Experience with Wireshark or tcpdump to identify normal and abnormal/malicious traffic patterns and behaviors.
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 .
Associate Information Security Incident Response Analyst
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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 Information Security Incident Response Analyst is an entry level subject matter expert, responsible for assisting with the detection and monitoring of threats and suspicious activity affecting the organization's technology domain.
This role acts as the technical first responder by supporting the work of technical staff from various business areas as well as third-party technical experts.
This role uses their technical competencies of systems and automated mechanisms to detect unauthorized activity on company's information assets.
Key responsibilities:
- Assists with the prevention and resolution of security breaches and ensures incident and problem management processes are initiated.
- Supports access management activities according to the policy.
- Assists with the implementation of and discusses security service audit schedules, review access authorization and performs the required access controls and testing to identify security weaknesses.
- Interacts with a global team of Cyber Security Analysts and specialists.
- Notifies internal and/or external teams according to agreed alert priority levels, escalation trees, 1st level triaging of security alerts, events, and notifications.
- Communicates status of response, resolution and final root cause analysis to the appropriate stakeholders.
- Ability to follow and update established and/or ad-hoc processes and work instructions and create procedures where deficiencies are identified.
- Logs, manages and coordinates service requests through to resolution including the identification, isolation, resolution and escalation of IT infrastructure faults.
To thrive in this role, you need to have:
- Knowledge of technological advances within the information security arena.
- Understanding of inter-relationships in an overall system or process.
- Knowledge of information security management and policies.
- Maintain an understanding of current and emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and trends.
Academic qualifications and certifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science or related preferred.
- SANS GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) or equivalent preferred.
- SANS GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) or equivalent preferred.
- SANS GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) or equivalent preferred.
Required experience:
- Entry level experience in a Technology Information Security Industry.
- Experience using End Point Protection Software.
- Experience using Enterprise Detection & Response software.
- Experience or knowledge of SIEM and IPS technologies.
- Experience with Wireshark or tcpdump to identify normal and abnormal/malicious traffic patterns and behaviors.
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
.
Senior Information Security Incident Response Analyst
Posted today
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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 Senior Information Security Incident Response Analyst is an advanced subject matter expert, 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).
This role acts as the technical second responder for the team and supports the work of technical staff from various business areas, as well as third-party technical experts.
The Senior Information Security Incident Response uses their technical competencies of systems and automated mechanisms to detect unauthorized activity on company information assets.
Key responsibilities:
- Manages the prevention and resolution of security breaches and ensure incident and problem management processes are initiated.
- Performs access management activities according to the policy.
- Implements and discusses security service audit schedules, review access authorization and perform the required access controls and testing to identify security weaknesses.
- Interacts with a global team of Cyber Security Analysts and specialists.
- Manages 2nd level triaging of security alerts, events, and notifications.
- Manages notifications of internal and/or external teams according to agreed alert priority levels, and escalation trees.
- Communicates status of response, resolution and final root cause analysis to the appropriate stakeholders.
- Follows and updates established and/or ad-hoc processes and work instructions and create procedures where deficiencies are identified.
- Logs, manages and coordinates service requests through to resolution including the identification, isolation, resolution and escalation of IT infrastructure faults.
- Maintains an understanding of current and emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and trends.
To thrive in this role, you need to have:
- Advanced understanding of End Point Protection Software.
- Advanced understanding of Enterprise Detection and Response software.
- Advanced knowledge of technological advances within the information security arena.
- Advanced understanding of inter-relationships in an overall system or process.
- Advanced knowledge of information security management and policies.
- Advanced understanding risk management principles and frameworks is crucial for prioritizing and addressing security incidents
- Advanced understanding of the organization's business operations, goals, and objectives enables the analyst to align incident response efforts with the broader business strategy.
- Ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and end-users, as well as working with cross-functional teams during incident response.
- Ability to think critically, analyze information, and solve medium to complex problems.
Academic qualifications and certifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science or related preferred.
- SANS GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) or equivalent preferred.
- SANS GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) or equivalent preferred.
- SANS GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) or equivalent preferred
Required experience:
- Advanced experience in a Technology Information Security Industry.
- Advanced experience or knowledge of SIEM and IPS technologies.
- Advanced experience with Wireshark or tcpdump to identify normal and abnormal/malicious traffic patterns and behaviors.
Workplace type:
Hybrid Working
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