Senior IT Infrastructure & Cloud Security Project Engineer

About this role

The role is for a Senior IT Infrastructure and Cloud Security Project Engineer based in Lagos, full-time. The successful candidate will lead and implement enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud security, network modernization, and cybersecurity projects, with hands-on work on Microsoft cloud technologies, enterprise networking, SD-WAN, SASE, and related security solutions. The employer is Ascentech Services Limited, a human resources solutions company with operations in Lagos and Ibadan and involvement in recruitment, outsourcing, training, and HR support. The position requires designing, deploying and managing networks, cloud and endpoint security, and collaborating with vendors and internal teams to ensure project delivery. The job targets individuals with substantial enterprise IT experience and strong technical skills in networking, cloud services, and security.”

What you would do

• Implement and manage Microsoft Intune, endpoint security, device compliance, and application deployment.
• Configure Microsoft Purview, DLP, Entra ID, Conditional Access, and MFA.
• Design and deploy SD-WAN, SASE, ZTNA, secure tunnels, and remote access solutions.
• Implement and troubleshoot enterprise networks, firewalls, switches, VPNs, VLANs, routing, and network segmentation.
• Support Microsoft Azure networking, cloud security, Windows Server, Active Directory, and hybrid infrastructure.
• Plan and execute infrastructure deployments, migrations, testing, and technical acceptance.
• Prepare technical designs, implementation plans, rollback procedures, and project documentation.
• Develop PowerShell scripts to automate infrastructure administration and reporting.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve technical issues and ensure project delivery.
• Evaluate new technologies and identify opportunities to improve infrastructure security, efficiency, and scalability.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience with 6 – 10+ years of enterprise IT infrastructure experience.
• Proven hands-on experience implementing enterprise networking, cloud infrastructure, endpoint management, and security solutions.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls, and network troubleshooting.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Intune, or equivalent endpoint management platforms.
• Practical knowledge of SD-WAN, SASE, ZTNA, secure remote access, and network segmentation.
• Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and hybrid infrastructure.
• Ability to independently execute complex infrastructure implementation and migration projects.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and vendor coordination skills.
• Preferred Skills and Certifications: experience with Microsoft Purview, DLP, Azure networking and cloud security; familiarity with Cato SASE, Sophos products, Huawei networking, NAC, RADIUS, 802.1X; knowledge of PowerShell, Microsoft Graph API, and infrastructure automation.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft AZ-104, AZ-700, MD-102, SC-300, SC-400, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Huawei HCIP, or equivalent security and networking certifications.

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