Information Security Senior Specialist

Job title: Information Security Senior Specialist

Job description: Req ID: 129436

NTT DATA Services strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Information Security Senior Specialist to join our team in Halifax, Nova Scotia (CA-NS), Canada (CA).

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Contacting system owners for assigned systems to gather relevant background material about the system/application and setting up interviews for information gathering.
• Conducting remote/in-person interviews with system owners to get all the required information for assessment and to identify any gaps.
• Reviewing system-related material including specifications, diagrams, requirements, and test plans to ensure security-related standards are followed.
• Reviewing results with system owners and Senior Security Architecture Analysts, as needed. – Conducting security assessments using available documentation.
• Creating comprehensive security architecture assessment reports that clearly identify root-cause and remediation strategies.
• Developing and establishing global security standards and processes.
• Evaluating new and emerging products and technologies while making recommendations concerning the introduction of new technologies
• Required Skills and Experience:
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including presentations to clients and senior technical resources.
• Ability to manage expectations and handle high-pressure situations with tight deadlines.
• Experience in an information security (application and/or infrastructure) role in an enterprise environment.
• Ability to explain common application vulnerabilities and remediation strategies to developers.
• Ability to explain technology risks; including XSS, CSRF, Injection attacks introduced by application vulnerabilities to a system’s Business Owner.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and demands.
• Excellent security knowledge (access control) of one or more applicable security technologies or platforms including SSO (Single Sign-On) technologies like SAML2.0 and Kerberos.
• Excellent knowledge of information security processes, response procedures, and various attack methods used for information theft or network intrusion.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent knowledge of network technologies as they pertain to communications, computer system environments, and related infrastructures.
• Excellent research ability and knowledge update on the security trends and attacks, following OWASP top 10 security understanding.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3-5 years experience in Security Architecture Assessment.
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Information Systems Security, computer science (major in computer security)
• Cybersecurity or related field is required. – Minimum of one professional certification amongst CISSP, SSCP, and CISM with good standing will be an added advantage.

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About NTT DATA Services

NTT DATA Services is a global business and IT services provider specializing in digital, cloud and automation across a comprehensive portfolio of consulting, applications, infrastructure and business process services. We are part of the NTT family of companies, a partner to 85 % of the Fortune 100.

NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, disability, age, veteran-status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other class protected by law.

Req ID: 129436

NTT DATA Services strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Information Security Senior Specialist to join our team in Halifax, Nova Scotia (CA-NS), Canada (CA).

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Contacting system owners for assigned systems to gather relevant background material about the system/application and setting up interviews for information gathering.
• Conducting remote/in-person interviews with system owners to get all the required information for assessment and to identify any gaps.
• Reviewing system-related material including specifications, diagrams, requirements, and test plans to ensure security-related standards are followed.
• Reviewing results with system owners and Senior Security Architecture Analysts, as needed. – Conducting security assessments using available documentation.
• Creating comprehensive security architecture assessment reports that clearly identify root-cause and remediation strategies.
• Developing and establishing global security standards and processes.
• Evaluating new and emerging products and technologies while making recommendations concerning the introduction of new technologies
• Required Skills and Experience:
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including presentations to clients and senior technical resources.
• Ability to manage expectations and handle high-pressure situations with tight deadlines.
• Experience in an information security (application and/or infrastructure) role in an enterprise environment.
• Ability to explain common application vulnerabilities and remediation strategies to developers.
• Ability to explain technology risks; including XSS, CSRF, Injection attacks introduced by application vulnerabilities to a system’s Business Owner.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and demands.
• Excellent security knowledge (access control) of one or more applicable security technologies or platforms including SSO (Single Sign-On) technologies like SAML2.0 and Kerberos.
• Excellent knowledge of information security processes, response procedures, and various attack methods used for information theft or network intrusion.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent knowledge of network technologies as they pertain to communications, computer system environments, and related infrastructures.
• Excellent research ability and knowledge update on the security trends and attacks, following OWASP top 10 security understanding.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3-5 years experience in Security Architecture Assessment.
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Information Systems Security, computer science (major in computer security)
• Cybersecurity or related field is required. – Minimum of one professional certification amongst CISSP, SSCP, and CISM with good standing will be an added advantage.

#INDFSINS

#L1-NAM

About NTT DATA Services

NTT DATA Services is a global business and IT services provider specializing in digital, cloud and automation across a comprehensive portfolio of consulting, applications, infrastructure and business process services. We are part of the NTT family of companies, a partner to 85 % of the Fortune 100.

NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, disability, age, veteran-status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other class protected by law.

Company: NTT Data

Expected salary:

Location: Halifax, NS

Job date: Wed, 12 May 2021 06:33:52 GMT