End User Services – Digital Workplace Security Engineer

Company Details
Name:NTT Ltd
Industry: Telecommunications
Description: NTT Ltd. is a leading, global technology services company. In a constantly evolving world, technology doesn't stand still. And nor do we. Every wave of change is an opportunity to transform your business today, so you can reshape the outcomes of tomorrow. As a global technology services provider, we… NTT Ltd. is a leading, global technology services company. In a constantly evolving world, technology doesn't stand still. And nor do we. Every wave of change is an opportunity to transform your business today, so you can reshape the outcomes of tomorrow. As a global technology services provider, we help our people, clients, and communities do great things with technology to enable a more secure and connected future. First, we make it our mission to understand your organization and help you identify new opportunities. We're always listening, we're in tune with the market, and we understand the industries you operate in. Then we partner with you for success. We work with organizations around the world to shape and achieve outcomes through intelligent technology solutions. For us, intelligent means data driven, connected, digital, and secure. Through our full range of unparalleled capabilities, we empower your people, strategy, operations, and technology, while our platforms provide a single view across your en View more View less
Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Undisclosed
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Information Technology
Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Security Engineering & Governance

  • Implement and maintain security baselines across identity, endpoints, messaging, data, and collaboration workloads (Microsoft Security Baselines, CIS Benchmarks).
  • Deploy, configure, and operationalize: Microsoft Defender XDR, Defender for Cloud (cloud & hybrid posture management), Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR operations and automation).
  • Develop, tune, and maintain: SIEM/SOAR use cases, Detection rules, KQL-based analytics, Automation playbooks.
  • Lead security incident investigations from detection, containment, root-cause analysis and remediation across identity, endpoints, messaging, and email security.
  • Implement and maintain Microsoft Purview governance controls: Retention & records management, eDiscovery (Standard & Premium), Audit & Insider Risk, Information Protection & DLP.

Modern Workplace Architecture & Engineering

  • Design secure architectures across: Entra ID, AD DS, hybrid identity, Intune & ManageEngine Endpoint Central, Conditional Access, Zero Trust policies, Role-based access & identity governance.
  • Architect secure and resilient messaging solutions: Exchange Online & Exchange Server, Mimecast (email security, threat protection, continuity)
  • Lead implementation and modernization projects including:
  • Identity hardening & MFA/Conditional Access modernization
  • Endpoint standardization (security baselines, configuration policies)
  • Migration projects (identity, email, device, security platforms)
  • Defender XDR and SIEM modernization
  • ManageEngine platform rollout and optimization
  • Conduct technical health checks, configuration assessments, risk evaluations, and environment hardening across all EUS technologies. undefined

Escalation, Operations & Service Reliability

  • Serve as L3/L4 escalation authority for complex security, identity, endpoint, messaging, and cloud incidents.
  • Ensure SLA compliance for P1/P2 incidents through advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
  • Maintain operational reliability, security posture, and performance across all Digital Workplace platforms.
  • Drive continuous improvement cycles to enhance availability, compliance alignment, and threat resilience.
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Presales, Advisory & Client Engagement

  • Lead security-focused presales engagements including workshops, assessments, PoCs, and RFP technical responses.
  • Produce secure, scalable solution architectures aligned with Microsoft security frameworks (Zero Trust, MCRA frameworks).
  • Translate business risks and compliance requirements into actionable technical designs.
  • Act as a trusted advisor on:
  • Cyber posture improvement
  • Microsoft security & compliance adoption
  • Governance & data protection
  • Workplace modernization strategies
  • Participate in account planning with pre-sales teams.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

Technical Competencies

  • Strong experience with Microsoft Sentinel, SIEM/SOAR, and threat detection methodologies.
  • Expertise across M365, Entra ID, AD DS, Intune, ManageEngine, Exchange, and email security platforms.
  • Hands‑on experience with incident response, KQL, PowerShell, Python, and investigative analysis processes.
  • Deep understanding of identity security, endpoint protection, hybrid identity, and Microsoft security stack.

​​​​​​​PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder‑management skills.
  • Able to translate complex security concepts for non‑technical audiences.
  • Strong analytical mindset, detail‑oriented, and able to work in high‑pressure environments.
  • Highly collaborative with cross‑functional teams (support, sales, presales, engineering).

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
  • 5+ years experience in cybersecurity, security operations, Modern Workplace engineering, or identity management.
  • Prior experience in enterprise IT environments, SOC operations, or security engineering.
  • Hands‑on experience architecting and supporting Modern Workplace technologies. 
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