MS Engineer - Security

NTT DATA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS; Chennai District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS in Chennai invites applications for an entry-level Networking Managed Services Engineer (L1). You will provide first-line support to clients, monitor infrastructure, identify incidents, and restore services while aiming to meet SLA commitments.

The role focuses on proactive problem identification, routine maintenance, and knowledge article updates, with opportunities to contribute to disaster recovery exercises and project work as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in IT/Computing.
• CCNA or equivalent certification.
• Certifications relevant to the services provided (certifications carry additional weight).

Responsibilities

• Monitor client infrastructure and solutions.
• Identify problems and errors early.
• Provide telephonic or chat support to clients.
• Execute maintenance activities including patching and configuration changes.
• Escalate incidents when necessary.
• Ensure efficient resolutions of incidents and requests.
• Contribute to disaster recovery functions and tests.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-cultural awareness

Project planning

Resilience under pressure

Active listening

Adaptability

Client focus

Networking tool knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Computing

CCNA certification

Networking certifications

Tools

Pulse Secure SSL VPN

Juniper

Palo Alto

Fortinet Firewalls

Cisco Nexus

ASR/ISR routers

Meraki switches

Routing protocols (BGP/OSPF/EIGRP)

NAT configuration

SecureCRT

LogicMonitor

Job description

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 its a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

The Networking Managed Services Engineer (L1) is an entry level engineering role, responsible for providing a managed service to clients to ensure that their IT infrastructure and systems remain operational through proactively identifying, investigating, and resolving technical incidents and problems and restoring service to clients by managing incidents to resolution.

This role has the primary objective is to ensure zero missed service level agreement (SLA) conditions and focuses on first-line support for standard and low complexity incidents and service requests.

This role may also contribute to support on project work as and when required.

What you'll be doing

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitors client infrastructure and solutions.
• Identifies problems and errors prior to or when they occur.
• Routinely identifies common incidents and opportunities for avoidance as well as general opportunities for incident reduction.
• Investigates first line incidents assigned and identifies the root cause of incidents and problems.
• Fulfils approved requests following agreed procedures.
• Provides telephonic or chat support to clients when required.
• Executes approved maintenance activities including patching and configuration changes.
• Follows the required handover procedures for shift changes to ensure service continuity.
• Reports and escalates incidents where necessary.
• Ensures the efficient and comprehensive resolutions of incidents and requests.
• Proactively identifies opportunities for work optimization.
• Updates existing knowledge articles or creates new ones.
• Identifies opportunities for work optimization including opportunities for automation of work, request fulfilment, incident resolution, and other general process improvement opportunities.
• May also contribute to support on project work as and when required.
• May work on implementing and delivering Disaster Recovery functions and tests.
• Performs any other related task as required.

Knowledge and Attributes:

• Ability to communicate and work across different cultures and social groups.
• Ability to plan activities and projects well in advance, and takes into account possible changing circumstances.
• Ability to maintain a positive outlook at work.
• Ability to work well in a pressurized environment.
• Ability to work hard and put in longer hours when it is necessary.
• Ability to apply active listening techniques such as paraphrasing the message to confirm understanding, probing for further relevant information, and refraining from interrupting.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to place clients at the forefront of all interactions, understanding their requirements, and creating a positive client experience throughout the total client journey.
• Additional skills proficiency such as (but not limited to):
  • Pulse Secure SSL VPN Virtual Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet Firewalls Cisco Nexus switches, ASR and ISR routers Cisco ACS, ISE Meraki switches and access points Enterprise network architecture Common routing protocols: BGP,OSPF, EIGRP Network address translation Configuring, monitoring and troubleshooting uplinks to ISPs for DIA, MPLS and P2P circuits Familiarity with common network management and monitoring tools such as SecureCRT, Logic Monitor.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Information Technology/Computing (or demonstrated equivalent work experience).
• CCNA or equivalent certification.
• Certifications relevant to the services provided (certifications carry additional weightage on a candidates qualification for the role).

Required Experience:

• Entry-level experience or completion of the relevant intern program.
• Entry-level experience with troubleshooting and providing the support required in network data centre systems storage administration and monitoring Services within a medium to large ICT organization.
• Basic knowledge of management agents, redundancy concepts, and products within the supported technical domain (i.e. Network, Data Centre, Telephony, Exchange, Storage, Cloud, Backup, etc.).

Workplace type: On-site 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.",