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Security Design Engineer
NTT DATA
- Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
- Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
About
Security Design Engineer Please note, you will need to be eligible for SC clearance
NTT DATA is one of the world's largest global security service providers, partnering with some of the most recognized security technology brands. We're looking for passionate, curious, and motivated individuals to join our team.
Working under direct supervision, you will apply your developing expertise in security architecture, network security design, and infrastructure protection to create security designs, implement security controls, and support security engineering projects. You will contribute to infrastructure security solutions while building your skills in secure design patterns, security technologies, and architecture frameworks under the guidance of senior engineers and architects.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Security Architecture Design Support
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
Network Security Design and Implementation
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
Security Technology Solution Design
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
Security Design Documentation
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
Technical Security Assessment Support
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
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Quality and completeness of security designs and technical documentation produced
Successful implementation of security solutions based on approved designs
Client and stakeholder satisfaction with security design deliverables
Accuracy of security configurations and minimal rework required
Progress in professional development and certification achievements
Contribution to security design standards and best practices
REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES Security Architecture and Design Expertise
Solid understanding of security architecture principles and design patterns
Knowledge of network security architectures including defense in depth and zero trust
Understanding of security zone models, network segmentation, and DMZ designs
Familiarity with security frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls)
Awareness of secure design principles for cloud and hybrid environments
Network and Infrastructure Technical Skills
Network security:
Firewalls, IPS/IDS, VPNs, proxies, NAC, load balancers
Network protocols:
Deep TCP/IP knowledge, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), MPLS
Switching and routing:
VLANs, VXLANs, spanning tree, port security
Security platforms:
Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Fortinet, Check Point
Security Technology Knowledge
Endpoint protection:
CrowdStrike, Carbon Black, Microsoft Defender
Network monitoring:
NetFlow, IPFIX, packet capture, network behavior analysis
Identity and access:
Active Directory, Azure AD, LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+
Design and Documentation Tools
Diagramming:
Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart, draw.io, enterprise architecture tools
Infrastructure as Code:
Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible basics
Version control:
Git, document management systems
Collaboration:
Confluence, SharePoint, technical wikis
Project management:
Jira, ServiceNow, project documentation tools
Professional Skills
Clear technical communication with engineering teams and stakeholders
Ability to translate security requirements into technical designs
Collaborative approach to working with network, infrastructure, and security teams
Problem‑solving skills for complex security design challenges
Attention to detail in technical specifications and documentation
Time management and ability to prioritise multiple design activities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience
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
Project Responsibilities
Execute security design work packages on client and internal projects
Deliver technical security designs and implementation documentation
Support security technology deployments and configuration activities
Technical Competency Areas
Network security architecture:
Firewall designs, DMZ, network segmentation, VPN, zero trust
Security technology design:
SIEM, endpoint protection, monitoring, detection platforms
Identity architecture:
AD design, federation, MFA, privileged access management
Cloud security design:
AWS, Azure, GCP security architecture patterns
High‑level design documents with security architecture overview
Low‑level design documents with detailed technical specifications
Network and security zone topology diagrams
Data flow diagrams showing security control points
Security configuration specifications and hardening guides
We’re a business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and we undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Our advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects.
Our inclusive work environment prioritises mutual respect, accountability, and continuous learning for all our people. This approach fosters collaboration, well‑being, growth, and agility, leading to a more diverse, innovative, and competitive organisation. We are also proud to share that we have a range of Inclusion Networks such as: the Women’s Business Network, Cultural and Ethnicity Network, LGBTQ+ & Allies Network, Neurodiversity Network and the Parent Network.
For more information on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion please click here: Creating Inclusion Together at NTT DATA UK | NTT DATA
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Consulting
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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Languages
- English
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