Network Security Engineer

12 hours ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya NTT DATA, Inc. Full time 1,200,000 - 2,400,000 per year

Make an impact with NTT DATA
Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it's a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA
The Network Security Engineer L3 is a seasoned subject matter expert, responsible for providing technical support to clients.

This role is able to compile technical specifications in a clear, concise, unambiguous manner to explain the advantages and disadvantages of options leading to the final solution and are able to create alternative solutions as backup planning.

This role works towards professional to expert level certification, whilst at the same time developing business knowledge

Key Responsibilities:

  • Taking ownership of project deployments working closely with the project management team and the clients
  • Interacts with clients on site and remote to meet complex requirements of a solution.
  • Responds to escalated client requests.
  • Escalates complex problems to the relevant OEM support and taking ownership of the cases to closure.
  • Writes reports and proposals and completes and maintains project documentation.
  • Acts as coach and mentor to more junior Implementation Engineers and Technicians.
  • Assumes responsibility for the coordination of the activities of the junior Engineers, in line with performance targets.
  • Included in higher complexity design work, with input to the design expected.
  • Expected to take ownership of relevant technologies according to domain or specialization.
  • Engagement with clients on issues related to optimization of existing security infrastructure as well as on new solution areas
  • Performs any other related task as required.

Knowledge and Attributes:

  • Seasoned understanding and appreciation of Cybersecurity technical design
  • Seasoned project skills which are demonstrated in the execution of installations and other assignments.
  • Excellent customer engagement skills
  • Demonstrate relevant domain specialist knowledge.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills.
  • Client focused and displays a proactive approach to solving problems.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to coach, mentor and provide guidance to team members.
  • Seasoned knowledge on security concepts and application of those concepts.
  • Seasoned knowledge in security architecture.
  • Seasoned knowledge of security technologies and understanding of managed services concepts
  • Seasoned knowledge of security monitoring and management tools for performance optimization and troubleshooting

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology or Computing or a related field
  • Vendor certification is mandatory.
  • CCSE / Palo Alto Network Security Professional / FCP / CCNP Security / F5-CTS BIG-IP ASM or equivalent preferred.
  • Security certifications like AZ-500, SC-200, Security+, CEH, CISSP, CISM or similar Certification in different networking technologies such as CCDP Security, JNCIA, ACCA, PCNSE, PCNSC, FCP, CCSA, ITIL, Azure Security Engineer, Azure Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure Certified Network Engineer, Azure Administrator Associate, will be an advantage.

Required experience:

  • Seasoned experience in Network Security projects implementation in complex environment.
  • Seasoned experience in Next Generation Firewalls implementation and support.
  • Seasoned experience in NAC implementation and support.
  • Seasoned experience in WAF implementation and support.
  • Seasoned Experience in Security technologies Web Security, Email Security, NAC, SSE, VPN solutions, End Point Security etc.
  • Specialist experience in technical support to clients.
  • Seasoned experience in handling incidents end to end.

Workplace type:
Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

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