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• Margin assurance is a highly focused area within the Telecommunications sector with the purpose of detecting, correcting and preventing any revenue leakages from reducing cost, increasing revenue and minimising loss through the effective use of controls and various technologies. 
• An experienced MA Senior Specialist with strong financial and technical skills, preferably from the Telecoms or Banking industry, will be responsible for implementing the end to end Margin (Revenue) Assurance controls 

Key accountabilities  

• To provide independent and comprehensive monthly reports, KPI dashboards and documentation.
• Investigate, analyse, validate, and quantify all revenue/ cost incidents identified.
• Identify gaps/shortcomings in the MA process and develop/recommend strategies to address the gaps/shortcomings 
• Ensure that Margin assurance standards, SOX, Internal Audit, MA policies and procedures have been adhered to. 
• Leverage of the companies expertise to identify areas of concern, information sharing and adopt best practices. 

Core competencies, 

• Excellent data mining skills 
• Excellent data analysis skills 
• Assurance background within telecoms or financial services 
• 2-5 Experience using programming languages (i.e. SQL, Python etc..) and other analytical tools 
• Excellent problem-solving skills  

Must have technical / professional qualifications: 

• B-degree in Accounting, Business Science, Telecoms, Financial Services 
• Minimum 5 -7 years of experience in a Margin/Revenue Assurance environment, with a strong background in building assurance analytics through complex queries

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Role Overview

• We are seeking a dynamic Sales Executive to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for selling and promoting our diverse range of products and services, building and maintaining strong customer relationships, achieving sales targets, and delivering exceptional customer service. You will identify business opportunities, present solutions to clients, and close deals to drive company growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, approach, and engage potential clients to promote and sell product offerings.
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with new and existing clients.
• Understand customer needs and provide tailored solutions to meet their business requirements.
• Conduct presentations and product demonstrations for clients.
• Negotiate terms of sales agreements and close deals effectively.
• Consistently achieve and exceed sales targets and KPIs.
• Stay updated on industry trends and product knowledge to effectively advise clients.
• Prepare accurate sales reports and maintain customer records in the CRM system.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery to customers.

Qualifications & Skills

• Sales Experience: Proven experience in selling office automation, telecommunication services, CCTV products, access control systems, office supplies, software solutions, alternative energy products, or similar industries.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to present ideas effectively and persuasively.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong relationship-building skills to foster trust and rapport with clients.
• Target-Oriented: Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales targets in a fast-paced environment.
• B2B Sales: Experience in business-to-business sales is advantageous.
• Mobility: Possess a valid drivers license and own reliable transportation

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About the job
Job Summary:

• We are looking for a highly experienced Network Architect with 10+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and securing complex enterprise networks. The ideal candidate must have strong expertise in Check Point firewalls, network security, and cloud networking, ensuring high availability, security, and scalability of network infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

Network Architecture & Design:

• Design and implement scalable, high-performance network architectures for enterprise environments.
• Define and enforce networking standards, policies, and best practices
• Develop secure, redundant, and high-availability network designs for data centers, branch offices, and cloud environments.
• Evaluate and recommend network technologies, hardware, and software to optimize performance.

Firewall & Security (Checkpoint Expertise Required):

• Configure, manage, and optimize Check Point Firewalls (NGFW, R80.x, R81.x, VSX, Maestro, SandBlast, IPS, and VPNs).
• Design and implement firewall policies, rule sets, and security zones to align with industry best practices.
• Conduct firewall performance tuning, troubleshooting, and security audits.
• Implement intrusion detection and prevention (IDS/IPS) solutions and enforce Zero Trust Network principles.
• Stay updated with Check Point's emerging technologies, threat intelligence, and security patches.

Network Administration & Optimization:

• Oversee the configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of enterprise LAN, WAN, MPLS, SD-WAN, and VPN infrastructures.
• Implement QoS, traffic shaping, and network segmentation to enhance performance and security.
• Ensure network redundancy, failover, and load balancing for mission-critical applications.
• Troubleshoot complex network performance issues and lead root cause analysis.

Cloud & Hybrid Networking:

• Design and implement secure cloud networking solutions on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Integrate cloud-native security controls and firewalls with Check Point CloudGuard.
• Deploy VPNs, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, and SD-WAN solutions for hybrid cloud connectivity.
• Ensure secure API and container-based networking within cloud and microservices environments.

Network Security & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and other regulatory standards.
• Implement Zero Trust Security, Network Access Control (NAC), and micro-segmentation.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk mitigation for network security.
• Work with cybersecurity teams to integrate SIEM (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar) and threat intelligence solutions.

Network Automation & Monitoring:

• Deploy and manage network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios, Zabbix) for proactive issue detection.
• Automate network operations using Python, Ansible, Terraform, and REST APIs.
• Implement log management and correlation for security event detection.
• Optimize network configuration management using NCM and compliance reporting tools.

Technical Leadership & Documentation:

• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for networking and security architectures.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior network engineers and security teams.
• Develop and maintain network diagrams, SOPs, technical documentation, and security policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Cloud, Security, DevOps, Infrastructure) to align network strategies with business goals.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor's or Masters degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field.
• Checkpoint Certified Security Expert (CCSE) or Checkpoint Certified Security Master (CCSM) REQUIRED.

Additional certifications preferred:

• Cisco CCNP/CCIE (Enterprise, Security, or Data Center)
• Fortinet NSE4/NSE7 (a plus)
• Palo Alto PCNSE (a plus)
• AWS/Azure Networking Certifications (AWS Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer Associate)

Technical Skills:

• Expert-level experience with Check Point Firewall platforms (R80.x, R81.x, VSX, Maestro, SandBlast, IPS, and VPNs).
• Strong expertise in network protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VXLAN, MPLS, SD-WAN).
• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Aruba network solutions.
• Hands-on knowledge of Layer 2/3 switching, VLANs, STP, and redundancy protocols (HSRP, VRRP, GLBP).
• Proficiency in network security solutions (NGFW, IPS/IDS, SIEM, NAC, DDoS protection).
• Deep understanding of cloud networking and firewall integrations (AWS/Azure CloudGuard, VPC, VNET Peering, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute).
• Scripting and automation skills in Python, Ansible, Terraform, or PowerShell.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead teams, mentor engineers, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-motivated with a passion for cybersecurity, network engineering, and automation.

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About the job
Job Summary:

• We are seeking a highly skilled Linux Architect with 10+ years of experience to design, implement, and optimize enterprise Linux environments. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Linux-based infrastructures, automation, security, and cloud integration, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance of mission-critical systems.
• Key Responsibilities:

Architecture & Design:

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance Linux architectures.
• Define best practices and standards for Linux infrastructure, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Lead migration and modernization initiatives, including on-premises to cloud transformations.
• Evaluate and recommend Linux distributions (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, SUSE) and associated technologies.

System Administration & Performance Optimization:

• Oversee Linux system configuration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Implement automation frameworks using Ansible, Terraform, or Puppet for efficient system provisioning and configuration management.
• Manage kernel tuning, patching, and upgrades to maintain system stability and security.
• Ensure high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) strategies are in place.

Security & Compliance:

• Implement and maintain security best practices, including SELinux, firewalls, and access controls.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and implement remediation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with security standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS benchmarks.
• Work closely with security teams to implement SIEM, logging, and monitoring solution

Cloud & Virtualization:

• Architect and manage Linux workloads on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Optimize Linux systems for containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) and virtualization (VMware, KVM, Xen).
• Lead the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and cloud automation strategies.

DevOps & Automation:

• Collaborate with DevOps teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines using Git, Jenkins, and Kubernetes.
• Develop scripts using Bash, Python, or Perl to automate system tasks.
• Integrate Linux systems with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet).

Monitoring & Incident Management:

• Implement proactive monitoring and alerting using Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios, or Zabbix.
• Ensure root cause analysis and effective resolution of system issues.
• Lead capacity planning and system scalability assessments.

Technical Leadership & Documentation:

• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and system administrators.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and SOPs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, developers, and security teams to align Linux infrastructure with business objectives.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.

Relevant certifications:

• Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE).
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Professional Architect (preferred).
• CISSP, CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator), or Terraform Associate (a plus)

Technical Skills:

• Expert-level knowledge of Linux operating systems (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, SUSE, Debian).
• Proficiency in scripting (Bash, Python, Perl, or Go).
• Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Chef).
• Strong understanding of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Expertise in containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM, Xen).
• Hands-on experience with networking concepts, load balancing, and firewall configurations.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Splunk).
• Understanding of security frameworks, IAM policies, and Linux hardening best practices.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to lead teams and collaborate across departments.
• Experience in managing multiple projects and working in agile environments.

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Purpose:

• The Fibre Direct Sales Representative is responsible for promoting and selling Fixed products, including Fibre and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA). The role involves actively engaging with potential customers in designated territories (areas of opportunities identified) to drive market penetration, increase customer adoption, and achieve sales growth targets. Recruitment is required from the region to ensure strong local representation and market understanding.

Key Responsibilities: 

Sales and Market Penetration:

• Identify and engage potential customers in targeted areas to promote Fixed products (Fibre, FWA).
• Conduct door-to-door sales, community activations, and on-the-ground campaigns to showcase product benefits.
• Ensure clear demarcation between Direct Sales Teams and Business Partners Foot Soldiers to avoid any overlap
• Achieve or exceed monthly sales quotas for Fixed products.

Customer Acquisition:

• Educate customers on the benefits of high-speed Fixed connectivity for personal use.
• Accurately complete sales application forms and obtain the necessary customer documentation.
• Ensure a smooth onboarding process with clear communication and timelines, covering the entire sales cycle.

Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and provide ongoing support to improve adoption of Fixed products. (Creating a presence in the areas allocated for sales)
• Act as the point of contact for initial customer queries, installation updates, and troubleshooting guidance. (supported by regional teams and head office)

Territory Coverage:

• Maximise customer reach in identified priority zones with high potential for Fixed product adoption.
• Provide daily / weekly market insights, including feedback on competitor Fixed products, pricing, and customer preferences. (check-in)

Feedback and Reporting:

• Track and report daily sales activity, including leads generated, conversions, and customer feedback.
• Submit accurate and timely sales reports for performance analysis (as required)