Job Title: Senior Security Engineer
Company: NTT Data
Location: Johannesburg (Hybrid: 3 days in-office Tuesday–Thursday, 2 days remote Monday & Friday)
Contract Duration: Until 31 March 2026 (with potential extension)
Role Overview:
We are urgently seeking a highly skilled Senior Security Engineer to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience in managing enterprise-level security tools, incident response, and vulnerability management, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage vulnerability assessments using:
- ManageEngine Endpoint Central (Cloud Security Edition)
- CrowdStrike Spotlight
- Qualys
- Administer and maintain EDR solutions, especially CrowdStrike
- Utilize SIEM platforms (Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk) to monitor and investigate security incidents
- Configure and manage Checkpoint Firewalls for advanced network protection
- Collaborate with internal teams to identify, respond to, and mitigate security threats
- Work closely with the Information Security Manager and team leads for continuous improvements
Minimum Requirements:
- Proven industry experience in cybersecurity engineering
- Strong working knowledge of the tools listed above
- Experience with enterprise-grade firewalls, endpoint detection, and SIEM platforms
- Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Preferred Certifications (Not Mandatory):
- CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent certifications
Desired Skills:
- Security Engineer
- Cloud Engineer
- Crowdstrike
- CISSP
- SISM
- CEH