Quality Assurance Senior Security Analyst at NTT DATA Services

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Req ID: 388363 NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now. We are currently seeking a Quality Assurance Senior Security Analyst to join our team in Albany, New York (US-NY), United States (US). This position requires being on-site 50% of the time. MECM Quality Assurance Senior Security Analyst The MECM Senior Security Analyst supports the Department of Health (DOH) Division of Operations and Systems (DOS) in security quality assurance activities for the Medicaid Eligibility and Client Management (MECM) system. This role reviews system and application security documentation, security controls, vulnerability testing results, audit materials, contractor responses, and related project artifacts for alignment with contractual, regulatory, privacy, and security requirements. The position works with Department, QA, project, security, and vendor teams to support clear security findings, risk identification, compliance review, and informed recommendations for protecting MECM system functions, Medicaid data, and related implementation activities across the MECM hybrid SDLC. Job Responsibilities Include: • Review contractor-submitted MECM security documentation, system security materials, application security artifacts, audit materials, and related project documentation for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with applicable requirements. • Assess contractor compliance with security, privacy, regulatory, legislative, contractual, and audit requirements, including applicable Department, State, Federal, HIPAA, CMS, and NIST-based security expectations. • Review and assess MECM system and application security controls, security processes, policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines to identify gaps, risks, and areas requiring follow-up. • Review vulnerability assessments, penetration test results, security testing results, audit findings, remediation plans, and related evidence to confirm documented risks are tracked and addressed. • Evaluate contractor responses to security findings, incidents, vulnerabilities, audit observations, and remediation activities for completeness, timeliness, and alignment with expected outcomes. • Review security-related logs, reports, assessments, and supporting documentation to identify trends, unresolved risks, control gaps, and potential impacts to MECM system functions and Medicaid data. • Identify security risks, privacy concerns, compliance gaps, open questions, documentation issues, and remediation needs, and prepare findings and recommendations for QA leadership and Department review. • Support review of security considerations across MECM SDLC activities, including requirements, design, testing, implementation, deployment, operations, disaster recovery, and post-implementation support. • Coordinate with Department, QA, project, security, and vendor teams to clarify security requirements, address open questions, confirm review findings, and support timely follow-up on assigned MECM security activities. • Prepare security QA findings, comments, recommendations, risk summaries, compliance review inputs, and status updates to support Department review and follow-up. • Maintain assigned security review materials, comment matrices, findings, risk information, status inputs, remediation tracking information, and supporting evidence in Department-designated repositories. Required Qualifications: • Eight (8) + years of experience in a security role within the information technology industry. • Five (5) + years of experience in information security, including reviewing and assessing system and application security. • Two (2) + years of experience working with cloud-based systems and assessing related security implications. • Two (2) + years of experience with security frameworks and standards, such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, or the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. • One or more relevant security certifications, such as CompTIA Security+, GIAC Information Security Fundamentals, Microsoft security certification, Associate of ISC2, CISSP, CISM, OSCP, CEH, or equivalent. • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related field. • Ability to work 50% onsite at the client office located in Albany, New York . Preferred Qualifications: • Experience using security testing methodologies, including penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and risk assessments. • Experience reviewing security compliance, regulatory, legislative, contractual, audit, privacy, and risk-related requirements. • Experience reviewing vulnerability assessments, penetration test results, security testing results, audit findings, remediation plans, and related security evidence. • Experience preparing security findings, risk summaries, compliance review inputs, recommendations, and status updates for leadership or client review. NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this role is $101,400 – $169,000. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits. About NTT DATA NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D. Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com, @nttdatafed.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, us.nttdata.com . NTT DATA endeavors to make us.nttdata.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at us.nttdata.com . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. 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Req ID: 388363
NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.
We are currently seeking a Quality Assurance Senior Security Analyst to join our team in Albany, New York (US-NY), United States (US).
This position requires being on-site 50% of the time.
MECM Quality Assurance Senior Security Analyst
Assess contractor compliance with security, privacy, regulatory, legislative, contractual, and audit requirements, including applicable Department, State, Federal, HIPAA, CMS, and NIST-based security expectations.
Review and assess MECM system and application security controls, security processes, policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines to identify gaps, risks, and areas requiring follow-up.
Review vulnerability assessments, penetration test results, security testing results, audit findings, remediation plans, and related evidence to confirm documented risks are tracked and addressed.
Evaluate contractor responses to security findings, incidents, vulnerabilities, audit observations, and remediation activities for completeness, timeliness, and alignment with expected outcomes.
Review security-related logs, reports, assessments, and supporting documentation to identify trends, unresolved risks, control gaps, and potential impacts to MECM system functions and Medicaid data.
Identify security risks, privacy concerns, compliance gaps, open questions, documentation issues, and remediation needs, and prepare findings and recommendations for QA leadership and Department review.
Support review of security considerations across MECM SDLC activities, including requirements, design, testing, implementation, deployment, operations, disaster recovery, and post-implementation support.
Coordinate with Department, QA, project, security, and vendor teams to clarify security requirements, address open questions, confirm review findings, and support timely follow-up on assigned MECM security activities.
Prepare security QA findings, comments, recommendations, risk summaries, compliance review inputs, and status updates to support Department review and follow-up.
Maintain assigned security review materials, comment matrices, findings, risk information, status inputs, remediation tracking information, and supporting evidence in Department-designated repositories.
Eight (8) + years of experience in a security role within the information technology industry.
Five (5) + years of experience in information security, including reviewing and assessing system and application security.
Two (2) + years of experience working with cloud-based systems and assessing related security implications.
Two (2) + years of experience with security frameworks and standards, such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, or the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
One or more relevant security certifications, such as CompTIA Security+, GIAC Information Security Fundamentals, Microsoft security certification, Associate of ISC2, CISSP, CISM, OSCP, CEH, or equivalent.

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Experience using security testing methodologies, including penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and risk assessments.
Experience reviewing security compliance, regulatory, legislative, contractual, audit, privacy, and risk-related requirements.
Experience reviewing vulnerability assessments, penetration test results, security testing results, audit findings, remediation plans, and related security evidence.
Experience preparing security findings, risk summaries, compliance review inputs, recommendations, and status updates for leadership or client review.

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