Security Architect
Arlington, VA

Job Description

Req ID: 41674

At NTT DATA Services, we know that with the right people on board, anything is possible. The quality, integrity, and commitment of our employees are key factors in our company's growth, market presence and our ability to help our clients stay a step ahead of the competition. By hiring the best people and helping them grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for NTT DATA Services and for the people who work here.

NTT DATA Services currently seeks a Security Architect to join our team in Arlington, Virginia (US-VA), United States (US).

Responsibilities:

* Assist in designing and supporting the overall security architecture of the enterprise systems environment
* Determine security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements; researching information security standards; conducting system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments; studying architecture/platform; identifying integration issues; preparing cost estimates
* Plan security systems by evaluating network and security technologies; developing requirements for local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), virtual private networks (VPNs), routers, firewalls, and related security and network devices; adhering to industry standards
* Verify security systems effectiveness by developing and implementing test scripts or utilizing enterprise security solutions
* Maintain ongoing awareness of and continually reviewing the continuous monitoring and protection of enterprise infrastructure and applications, solving identified problems/challenges identified as the result
* Assist in implementation and maintaining of enterprise vulnerability management program
* Assist in design, implementation and maintaining enterprise security event monitoring program and process
* Facilitate the review and verification of new third-party vendors with respect to their information security policies and procedures, including administration of all global third-party contracts which require security controls
* Update job knowledge and maintain industry currency by tracking and understanding emerging security practices and standards; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations

Qualifications:

* US Citizenship required
* Prior experience with information security frameworks in relation to risk and third party reviews
* Overall strong background in systems engineering, security engineering, architecting, enterprise integration, and interoperability in a complex systems environment
* An in-depth understanding of capabilities deployed in security infrastructures
* Knowledge of existing standards, frameworks, models, and methods for developing and implementing security architectures
* Deep understanding of methodologies, architectures, and practices employed to design and implement information sharing environments for supporting organizational and inter-organization sharing of cybersecurity information
* Strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to independently author a wide range of technical documents
* Strong interpersonal and collaborations skills working in a team-oriented environment
* Ability to provide thought leadership to technical and managerial personnel including government executives and commercial contractors
* Knowledge of existing strategies, policies, laws, and regulations related to cybersecurity
* Broad understanding of existing and emerging technical and nontechnical cybersecurity standards
* Typically requires BS degree and 6 years of relevant work experience. Education Substitution: For each year of degree required, 2 years of experience may be substituted.

Preferred Qualifications:

* CISSP Certification
* PMP Certification

This position is only available to those interested in direct staff employment opportunities with NTT DATA, Inc. or its subsidiaries. Please note, 1099 or corp-2-corp contractors or the equivalent will NOT be considered. We offer a full comprehensive benefits package that starts from your first day of employment.

About NTT DATA Services

NTT DATA Services partners with clients to navigate and simplify the modern complexities of business and technology, delivering the insights, solutions and outcomes that matter most. We deliver tangible business results by combining deep industry expertise with applied innovations in digital, cloud and automation across a comprehensive portfolio of consulting, applications, infrastructure and business process services.

NTT DATA Services, headquartered in Plano, Texas, is a division of NTT DATA Corporation, a top 10 global business and IT services provider with 118,000+ professionals in more than 50 countries, and NTT Group, a partner to 88 percent of the Fortune 100. Visit nttdataservices.com to learn more.

NTT DATA, Inc. (the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. The Company will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other class protected by law. To comply with applicable laws ensuring equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, the Company will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant or an employee unless undue hardship to the Company would result.