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We are seeking a highly accomplished Senior Security Technical Architect to join our team as a trusted technical advisor, security strategist, and pre-sales leader. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned security professional with strong global exposure, deep expertise across enterprise security technologies, and a proven track record of designing and presenting complex security solutions within multinational environments.

As a subject matter expert, you will be responsible for designing robust and scalable security architectures across infrastructure, networks, cloud platforms, applications, and identity environments. You will work closely with clients, sales teams, solution architects, and delivery teams to develop secure technology solutions that protect critical business assets while aligning with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

The successful candidate will possess strong pre-sales consulting experience, the ability to engage with C-level stakeholders, and experience developing and presenting innovative security solutions that address complex business challenges.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate must demonstrate:

Experience working within multinational or global technology environments.
Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise security solutions across multiple countries and regions.
Experience engaging with executive stakeholders, global technology teams, and international clients.
Experience leading global security transformation and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
Ability to operate effectively within complex matrixed organizations.

Vendor Security Expertise

Candidates must possess strong architecture, design, implementation, and pre-sales experience across the following security technologies:

Required Security Platforms

Cisco Firewall Technologies
Check Point Security Solutions
Palo Alto Networks Firewalls
Fortinet Security Solutions
Zscaler Secure Access Solutions
F5 Application Delivery and Security Solutions
CyberArk Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Splunk SIEM and Security Operations Solutions

Exposure to all the above technologies is considered a mandatory requirement.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate solution architecture, design, customer engagement, and implementation experience across these technologies.

Certifications

The successful candidate must hold current and relevant certifications from the major security vendors listed below.

Cisco

Cisco Security Certification (CCNP Security, CCIE Security, or equivalent)

Check Point

CCSA and/or CCSE

Palo Alto Networks

PCNSA and/or PCNSE

Fortinet

Fortinet Network Security Expert Certification (NSE/Fortinet Certified Professional or higher)

Zscaler

Zscaler Certified Specialist or equivalent

F5

F5 Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) or equivalent

CyberArk

CyberArk Defender, Sentry, or equivalent CyberArk certification

Splunk

Splunk Enterprise Security Certification or Splunk Architect Certification

Additional Preferred Certifications

CISSP
CCSP
CISM
TOGAF
SABSA
ITIL
COBIT
SAFe

Technical Knowledge

The successful candidate will possess advanced expertise across:

Enterprise Security Architecture
Network Security Architecture
Cloud Security
Zero Trust Security
Security Operations
SIEM Platforms
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Data Protection and Encryption
Secure Infrastructure Design
Security Governance
Risk Management
Regulatory Compliance

Strong knowledge of security frameworks including:

TOGAF
NIST
ISO 27001
PCI-DSS
COBIT
ITIL

Workplace type:

Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune

Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through

responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with

unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and

application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move

confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more

than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as

established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each

year in R&D.

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