MS Engineer (L1) Japanese-speaking

NTT DATA, Inc.; Cyberjaya; Hybrid; MYR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Job summary

NTT DATA, Inc. seeks an entry-level MS Engineer (L1) who speaks Japanese to provide managed services ensuring IT infrastructure runs smoothly. You will handle first-line incidents, assist with problem resolution, and support project work as needed.

Role requires basic IT skills, 1–2 years in IT helpdesk, and JLPT N3 or higher for non-native Japanese candidates with English for native speakers. A hybrid work setup is offered.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in IT/CS; open to fresh graduates.
• 1–2 years of related IT helpdesk/customer service experience preferred.
• Basic IT skills and daily PC usage required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor client infrastructure and solutions to identify incidents.
• Provide first-line support via phone or chat; investigate and resolve issues.
• Coordinate maintenance windows for patches and configuration changes.
• Document, update knowledge articles, and contribute to process improvements.
• Escalate incidents when necessary and ensure service continuity.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Japanese language skills

ITIL awareness

Education

Diploma/degree in IT/CS

Tools

Microsoft 365

Incident management tools

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 – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

The MS Engineer (L1) Japanese-speaking 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. The primary objective of this role is to ensure zero missed service level agreement conditions. It focuses on first-line support for standard and low complexity incidents and service requests. This role focuses across two or more technology domains such as (but not limited to) Cloud, Security, Networking, Applications and / or Collaboration. The MS Engineer (L1) Japanese-speaking may also contribute to / support on project work as and when required.

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.
• Provides telephonic or chat support to clients when required.
• Schedules maintenance activity windows for 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.
• Updates existing knowledge articles or create 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.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications

• Diploma/ degree holders preferably in IT/ Computer Science - open to consider fresh graduates
• Minimum 1-2 years of related IT helpdesk/ customer service working experience is highly preferred but not a must
• Basic IT Skill; using PC on daily basis

Language requirement:

For non-native (local / Japanese-speaking candidates): Advanced to fluent level in Japanese language (reading, writing & speaking, minimum JLPT N3 is required)

For Japanese native candidates: Intermediate to business level English

Advantageous Certifications (not mandatory, but good to have)

• Up-to-date and relevant ITIL certification
• COMPTIA
• Any certificate related to M365
• Service Desk Analyst
• BJPT (Business Japanese Proficiency Test)

Required experience

• Entry-level experience with troubleshooting and providing the support required in security / network/ DATA center/ 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. Security, Network, DATA Centre, Telephony, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of ITIL processes.

Advantageous Experience

• Experience in customer service especially in Japanese.

Workplace type

Hybrid Working

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 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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.

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