Lead Security Engineer

  • NTT DATA
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • 08/26/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications Python

Job Description

NTT DATA seeks a Lead Security Engineer to design, implement, and govern advanced security solutions for global clients. You will own security architecture, lead incident response, and drive vulnerability management across cloud and on-prem environments. Partnering with client and internal stakeholders, you'll define standards, harden infrastructure, and automate controls. You'll mentor engineers, evaluate emerging threats and tools, and ensure alignment with compliance frameworks. Join a diverse, collaborative culture focused on innovation, client success, and large-scale digital transformation.

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain security architecture for cloud and on-prem environments
  • Lead implementation and optimization of security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR)
  • Own vulnerability management, remediation planning, and reporting
  • Lead and coordinate incident response and post-incident reviews
  • Develop and enforce security standards, policies, and best practices
  • Collaborate with cross-functional and client teams on secure solution design
  • Automate security controls, monitoring, and reporting where possible
  • Evaluate emerging threats, technologies, and recommend improvements
  • Ensure alignment with relevant security and compliance frameworks
  • Mentor and guide security engineers and technical teams

Required Skills

  • Network security engineering
  • Cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • SIEM implementation and tuning
  • IDS/IPS management
  • Vulnerability management
  • Security architecture design
  • Incident response and forensics
  • Zero Trust and IAMScripting/automation (Python, Power
  • Shell)
  • Risk assessment and compliance