Manager Enterprise Solution - TES at Safaricom Kenya

DESCRIPTION

We are pleased to announce the following opportunity in the Enterprise Solutions Design & Implementation Department within the Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Manager Enterprise Solution, reporting to the Senior Manager, Design & Implementation, the role holder will support the Enterprise Solutions for TES Strategy, Enterprise Customer Designs, Implementations and continuous improvements.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design Enterprise Customer solutions in line with best practices to ensure they meet Enterprise customer requirements
• Lead Senior Solution Architects and support Enterprise Customers in designing and selling these services
• Work closely with EBU product teams, Technology Team to evaluate the viability of vendor products for the EBU IOT, ICT, Connectivity and integrate products into solution plays, driving systems integration and implementation approaches.
• Drive managed security products go-to market and uptake in the Enterprise market.
• Define, analyze and periodically review the Enterprise security strategy and roadmap based on the evolving threat landscape and ensure risks identified are mitigated
• Participate in definition of security by design requirements and acceptance criteria for new Enterprise customer solution
• Draft, evaluate and respond to Vendor and Enterprise Customer  RFIs/RFPs
• Liaise with Supply Chain in the procurement process of Enterprise solutions/systems.
• Participate in the technical evaluations for systems that run Enterprise platforms.
• Participate in selection of the best solution and present to the CAPEX board
• Ensure all vendors have up-to-date contracts (contract management)
• Implement Test, Deploy and Commission new systems for Enterprise customers.
• Recommend major upgrades where required and liaise with the operations team when doing the upgrades especially if it affects the design/architecture of the Enterprise support system
• Ensure all Enterprise technology and processes implemented are continually improved to maximize on their returns/benefits
• Manage all aspects of projects and vendor related issues in line with best practices
• Define metrics and reports periodically that clearly demonstrate value to the enterprise customers.
• Conduct research and development/intelligence on new areas in ICT, IOT, connectivity and present them for sensitization and knowledge transfer to other team members/staff                                              
• Ensure all Enterprise systems implemented have high availability and disaster recovery in accordance with best practices
• Ensure change management and system handover processes are followed
• Lead Senior Solution Architects.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science/Information Technology/Telecommunicationss
• Advanced Networking certifications: CCNA/CCNP/CCSP/CCIE/HCIE/HCIA
• Certifications in Microsoft Windows and Linux/Unix Operating Systems
• Certifications in ICT, Security appliances OEM e.g. Fortinet, Juniper, Palo Alto will be an added advantage.
• Certifications in IOT will be an added advantage.
• Certifications in the use and administration of security tools e.g. Firewalls/IDS/Content Filters/Antivirus/Ethical Hacking tools
• Certifications in virtualization technologies: VMware, HyperV, Open Stack
• IOT security will be an
• Cloud Certifications like AWS, MS Azure, VWARE

Skills and Experience

• Experience in Cyber Security Systems – e.g. Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN, Content Filters, Security Hacking tools, Antivirus, Encryption etc…
• Experience in IT Networks and Systems Administration e.g.  Cisco, Huawei, Windows, Linux, Unix etc…
• Working knowledge of web technologies e.g. cPanel, ModSecurity, Apache, PHP, Joomla, Wordpress and ASP
• Working knowledge of databases e.g. Oracle, MSSQL, MySQL, Postgress SQL
• Working knowledge of Virtualization Technologies e.g. VmWare, HyperV, Open Stack
• Working knowledge and experience in DevOps and Microservices technologies i.e. Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Gitlab/Github etc…
• Working knowledge of Mobile and GSM technologies e.g. Android, IOS, 2G, 3G, LTE, USSD, SS7 etc…
• Working knowledge of encryption technologies e.g. PKI, HSM, PGP
• Excellent communication skills and team player.
• Excellent project management skills and proven task execution (getting things done). 
• Superior report writing and presentation skills.
• Very analytical and logical thinking
• Self-driven with minimal supervision
• Customer focused

Closing: 20 June 2022