Cloud Security Assurance Architect

At NTT DATA, you have endless opportunities to think big, act bold and take ownership. As a $30+ billion business and technology services, AI and digital infrastructure leader, we co-innovate solutions with clients and partners globally for business and societal impact. Serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100, with experts in over 70 countries, we encourage experimentation and recognize great work. Proudly a Global Top Employer, NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion annually in R&D. Make this the place where you belong, learn, and build your network. Make this the place where you grow.

ROLE PURPOSE

Lead cloud security assessments and architecture reviews across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Validate security implementations, provide expert guidance on cloud security posture, and support enterprise cloud transformation initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assessment & Architecture

• Lead security architecture reviews for cloud-native and hybrid solutions
• Execute cloud security assessments across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments
• Validate designs against NIST CSF, CIS Benchmarks, and CSA CCM
• Conduct cloud penetration testing following (CREST/CHECK methodologies)
• Assess container/Kubernetes security, serverless and microservices implementations
• Validate IaC security controls and CI/CD pipeline security

Compliance & Governance

• Lead compliance assessments: ISO 27017/27018, SOC 2, GDPR, NIS2, DORA
• Assess cloud governance frameworks and CSPM implementations
• Coordinate cloud security audits with internal/external teams

Identity & Data Protection

• Assess cloud IAM architectures and privileged access management
• Validate encryption, key management, and data residency controls
• Review SSO, MFA, and least privilege implementations

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or Cybersecurity
• 6+ years in information security with cloud security focus
• 3+ years conducting cloud security assessments and architecture reviews
• Proven multi-cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP) in production environments

Technical Skills

• AWS: Security Hub, GuardDuty, IAM Access Analyzer, KMS, CloudTrail
• Azure: Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Azure Policy, Key Vault
• GCP: Security Command Center, Cloud Armor, IAM, Cloud KMS
• Tools: Prisma Cloud, Wiz, Pacu, ScoutSuite, Prowler, Terraform
• Cloud penetration testing and threat modeling

Mandatory Certifications

• CISSP or CCSP
• AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, OR GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer
• CREST CRT/CCT (Cloud/Infrastructure) or equivalent

Other Certifications: Kubernetes security certification (CKS/CKAD)

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Senior-level stakeholder communication and presentation skills
• Strategic cloud security roadmap development
• Cross-functional collaboration with DevOps and Platform Engineering teams

We offer a range of tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Our Learning and Development team ensure that there are continuous growth and development opportunities for our people. We also offer the opportunity to have flexible work options.

You can find more information about NTT DATA UK & Ireland here: https://uk.nttdata.com/

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