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Learner - Cybersecurity

NTT DATA

Office

Nairobi, Kenya

Full Time

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Your day at NTT DATA
The primary responsibility of the Associate Security Technical Services (TS) Systems Integration Specialist is to work closely with the TS Systems Integration team to action configurations, installations and attend to break/fix events that are deemed less complex in nature. This role works towards associate level certification, whilst at the same time developing business knowledge to action configurations, installations and attend to break/fix events that are deemed less complex in nature.

Job Description

Key responsibilities:

  • Learns the ability to start 'owning' portions of an installation, break/fix incidents, and problem management during project lifecycle.
  • Functions jointly with the Implementation Engineering team to meet client requirements.
  • Action less complex configurations and installations.
  • Attend to less complex break/fix events during project lifecycle.
  • Provides support and work alongside with Senior Associate/L2 and other senior support engineers.
  • Performs any other related task as required.

Knowledge and Attributes:

  • Basic understanding and appreciation of technical design principles.
  • Ability to develop an understanding of fundamental project and administration processes.
  • Displays a strong learning orientation.
  • Good verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrate a client service orientation.
  • Hands-on proactive in approach.
  • The ability to work overtime when required.
  • Some exposure to deployments for less complex tasks.
  • Knowledge on security concepts and application of those concepts.
  • Knowledge of cloud services on at least one of the following providers - AWS, Azure, GCP.
  • Knowledge web service protocols and frameworks for high-availability, low-latency, resiliency, and auto-scaling.
  • Understanding of Networking Fundamentals
  • Understanding of Application Design concepts
  • Understanding project fundamentals which are demonstrated in the execution of installations and other assignments.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology or Computing or related field.
  • Network Security and other Cybersecurity certifications will be an added advantage

Required experience:

  • Entry level experience in Security technologies.
  • Entry Level experience in technical support to clients.
  • Entry Level experience in handling security incidents end to end.
  • Entry Level experience in configuring/managing security controls, such as Firewall, SIEM, NAC, IDS/IPS, EDR, NDR, UTM, Proxy, SOAR, Honeypots, and other security tools.
  • Track record of delivering on-time and on-target.
  • Track record of taking ownership in projects and incident handling.

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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Learner - Cybersecurity

Office

Nairobi, Kenya

Full Time

September 9, 2025

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