Senior Security Operations (secops) Engineer

Senior Security Operations (SecOps) Engineer

Job Title: Senior Security Operations (SecOps) Engineer

Location: Miami, FL (Hybrid)

Language Requirement: Spanish proficiency preferred

Employment Type: Contract (6–12 months, potential for conversion)

NTT DATA is a team of more than 139,000 diverse professionals operating in more than 50 countries worldwide. Our sectors of activity include telecommunications, finance, industry, utilities, energy, public administration, and health.

Our mission? Offer technological solutions, business, strategy, development, and application maintenance while being a benchmark in consulting. Thanks to the collaboration between teams, the human quality of our people, and the fact that we do not conform to what is established, we always seek innovation that brings us closer to the future.

Our essence has led us to the forefront of technology, breaking paradigms and providing solutions that truly respond to each client's needs. Our talent has led us to be one of the top six technology companies in the world.

Because #Greattech, needs #GreatPeople, like you

NTT Data seeks high-achieving team players who quickly adapt to new challenges and entrepreneurial ventures. We are looking for a Sr Security Operations (SOC) Engineer to work with our global client onsite in Miami, FL.

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Security Operations Engineer to join a growing cybersecurity team supporting a global banking transformation initiative. This role is pivotal in establishing and maintaining robust security operations across expanding U.S. and LATAM offices, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure and regulatory alignment.

The position reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and supports the Chief Information Officer (CIO), serving as a strategic liaison between internal teams, vendors, and client stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Security Monitoring & Incident Response

• Monitor access and security events across infrastructure and applications.
• Lead incident response and forensic investigations for cybersecurity events.
• Manage and update role-based access matrices and privileged access controls.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity vendors and internal teams to remediate vulnerabilities.

Risk Assessment & Compliance

• Conduct risk profiling aligned with FFIEC and GLBA standards.
• Perform evidence gathering and validation for cybersecurity maturity assessments.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory frameworks.

Infrastructure & Endpoint Security

• Oversee perimeter and datacenter firewall configurations (e.g., Palo Alto).
• Manage endpoint protection, patch management, and vulnerability remediation.
• Implement defense-in-depth strategies including network segmentation and zero-trust architecture.

Change Management & Governance

• Participate in change approval processes for infrastructure and application updates.
• Collaborate with governance bodies to assess risk levels and authorize go-live decisions.
• Maintain audit trails and documentation for all security-related changes.

Strategic Liaison & Vendor Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact between internal teams and external vendors.
• Support contract hiring models and team expansion efforts across regions.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with cybersecurity analysts, IT project managers, and infrastructure administrators.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proficiency in SIEM tools, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint protection platforms.
• Experience with FFIEC frameworks, NIST standards, and GLBA compliance.
• Familiarity with cloud security tools (Azure Security Center, ATP, Conditional Access).
• Strong understanding of network protocols, segmentation, and firewall rule sets.
• Ability to conduct penetration testing and risk mitigation planning.

Technical Environment

• Firewall & NAC: Palo Alto (Perimeter & Datacenter), Counteract
• Endpoint Management: SCCM, Microsoft Intune, Crowdstrike, Qualys
• IAM & MFA: Azure Conditional Access, Microsoft Defender, Active Directory
• Monitoring & Analytics: AlienVault IDS, Palo Alto IPS, Azure Security Center
• Cloud Security: Azure ATP, CASB, Privileged Identity Management
• Threat Modeling & DLP: DMARCIAN, Front Door Azure, SAST/DAST

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent (preferred but not required)

Why This Role is Exciting

• Be part of a core banking transformation initiative using Temenos.
• Work closely with executive leadership including the CTO and CIO.
• Help build a cybersecurity team from the ground up in a high-growth environment.
• Collaborate across international teams, including Peru and the U.S.
• Opportunity to shape security strategy for a rapidly expanding organization.

Why NTT Data?

Empowerment and rewards are the cornerstone of our career development model. We are a young, fast-growing company, with a highly innovative and entrepreneurial spirit, because of this professional experience and growth will be unmatched. Our talent and positive attitude allow us to transform our goals into achievements, and projects into realities.

NTT Data is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. NTT Data is an Equal Opportunity Employer Male/Female/Disabled/Veteran and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.