NTT DATA is currently looking for an IT Security Architect for a client in Brussels.

Your role:

• The Cybersecurity department monitors the IT security of the organisation´s data and systems and strives to stay one step ahead of cyber criminals. We proactively identify risks and aim to sound the alarm in time.

• You will join the operational heart of the organisation and contribute to the security of the country. The NOC SOC team (Network Operations Centre/Security Operations Centre) ensures the IT security of ministry's data & systems.

• The Information Security Architect supports the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in managing and organising the cybersecurity strategy and its implementation to ensure that digital systems, services and assets are adequately secured and protected. The candidate plans and designs solutions according to security-by-design principles, with a special focus on infrastructure (Cloud and On Premise), systems, assets, software, hardware and cybersecurity controls.

• Define, implement, communicate and maintain cybersecurity goals, strategies and policies.
• Provide support in building cybersecurity vision, strategy and policies.
• Develop and implement cybersecurity plans and architecture models based on security-by-design and privacy-by-design.
• Document and specify architecture models.
• Coordinate secure development, integration and maintenance of cybersecurity components.

Your profile:

• A university degree in Computer Science or equivalent through experience.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to reason abstractly across multiple domains.
• At least 10 years of demonstrable experience in key architecture roles within ICT projects.
• In-depth expertise in Security, Identity & Access Management (IAM), and Cloud services.
• Extensive experience on Azure Cloud Security and SIEM implementations.
• Experience in developing reference architectures.
• Skill in identifying and assessing alternative solutions and formulating recommendations within a broad context.
• Conceptual knowledge of BPMS, microservices, application containerisation and enterprise integration patterns.
• Conceptual knowledge of database management and infrastructure-related architectural principles.
• Strong communication skills, flexibility and ability to present complex topics in an accessible manner to diverse audiences.
• Experience within government context is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in similar cybersecurity architecture and design projects.

• Any certification in the field of IT architecture is an asset.

• Prerequisites: Possess or ability to obtain accreditation at Secret (National and EU) level. A security clearance is mandatory for this position.

• Integrity and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Up-to-date knowledge of cybersecurity threats and trends.

IT Skills:

• Active Directory security Level Expert
• Azure Cloud Security Level Confirmed
• Backup & Recovery solutions Level Expert
• Cybersecurity architecture Level Confirmed
• DNS Services Level Expert
• EU Compliance evaluation Level Confirmed
• IAM Level Confirmed
• Infrastructure & Virtualisation Level Expert
• Network and Firewall configuration Level Confirmed
• VPN technologies & Cryptography Level Confirmed

Language skills:

You are fluent in English, French and Dutch.

NTT DATA - a part of NTT Group - is a trusted global innovator of IT and business services headquartered in Tokyo. We help clients transform through consulting, industry solutions, business process services, IT modernization and managed services. NTT DATA enables clients, as well as society, to move confidently into the digital future. We are committed to our clients' long-term success and combine global reach with local client attention to serve them in over 50 countries. Visit us at nttdata.com