Security Design Engineer Job at NTT DATA (Birmingham)

Job Description

As a Security Design Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing security architecture and network security designs. You will work under supervision to create security designs, implement controls, and support engineering projects. This position requires a solid understanding of security principles and hands-on experience with security technologies.

Job Responsibility

Create straightforward architecture designs for network and infrastructure projects under direct supervision
Develop network security diagrams, security zone models, and data flow diagrams following design standards
Support enterprise architecture teams with security requirements and design input
Document security design decisions and architectural rationale clearly
Contribute to security reference architectures and reusable design patterns
Participate in architecture review sessions and incorporate feedback into designs
Design network security solutions including firewall architectures, network segmentation, and DMZ configurations
Create detailed firewall rulesets, access control lists, and security policy designs
Design VPN solutions for site-to-site and remote access connectivity
Develop network security diagrams showing security zones, trust boundaries, and data flows
Support implementation of network security controls following approved designs
Document network security configurations and change procedures
Design security technology solutions including SIEM, endpoint protection, and monitoring platforms
Create technical specifications for security tool deployments under supervision
Support proof of concept activities for security technology evaluations
Design integration approaches for security tools within existing infrastructure
Document technical requirements and implementation procedures for security solutions
Assist with security technology vendor assessments and product selection
Design security hardening standards for servers, network devices, and endpoints under supervision
Create secure baseline configurations aligned with CIS Benchmarks and industry standards
Develop security configuration policies and validation procedures
Design automated hardening and compliance checking solutions
Document security configuration requirements for infrastructure components
Support security configuration assessments and remediation planning
Produce high-quality security architecture documents and design specifications under supervision
Create technical diagrams including network topology, security architecture, and data flow diagrams
Develop security design standards and implementation guidelines
Maintain design document repositories and configuration management
Write technical security procedures and operational runbooks
Contribute to security architecture governance and design review processes
Support security architecture reviews and design assessments under supervision
Validate security control implementations against design requirements
Conduct technical security gap analyses and identify design weaknesses
Assess security risks in infrastructure designs and recommend mitigations
Perform security configuration reviews and compliance assessments
Document assessment findings and remediation recommendations

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
2-4 years of experience in network engineering, security engineering, or infrastructure roles
1-2 years designing or implementing network security solutions
Hands-on experience with firewalls, routers, switches, and security technologies
Experience creating technical documentation and architecture diagrams
Familiarity with security design principles and frameworks
CCNA Security or SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner) - Mandatory
Network security certification: Fortinet NSE4, Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE, or Cisco CyberOps - Required
Security+ or equivalent foundation certification - Required
Eligible for UK SC security clearance

Nice to have

Working toward: CISSP Associate, CCNP Security, or security architecture certifications
Progress toward advanced certifications (CISSP, CCNP Security, CCSP)
Develop specialized skills in cloud security architecture or specific security domains

What we offer

Tailored benefits that support physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing
Continuous growth and development opportunities
Flexible work options

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