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Responsibilities

The Senior Manager – DevSecOps Engineer will be accountable to achieve the following objectives:

• Define goals, roadmaps, and timelines for achieving continuous integration, deployment, and delivery in the sprint product/service release
• Design, build, and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions to automate the provisioning, configuration, and management of infrastructure components
• Establish and manage robust continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to enable frequent, automated software releases
• As a chapter lead collaborate and work closely with other chapter leads to align on the overall software CEO strategy, drive synergies and achieve engineering excellence
• Implement monitoring and alerting systems to provide real-time visibility into the performance, health, and availability of telecom systems and applications
• Utilize technologies like containerization (e.g., Docker), container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes), and load balancing to ensure system scalability and reliability
• Perform root cause analysis, troubleshoot complex issues, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve incidents quickly and effectively
• Collaborate with security teams to implement and maintain security measures, best practices, and compliance standards
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, implement access controls, and ensure data protection and privacy with regulations like GDPR
• Foster collaboration between development, operations, and other teams involved in the software delivery lifecycle
• Guide junior team members, facilitate knowledge sharing, and promote best practices in DevOps methodologies
• Lead incident response efforts during critical system failures or outages and ensure efficient functioning of data storage and processing functions in accordance with company security policies and best practices in cloud security
• Evaluate existing processes, tools, and technologies to identify areas for improvement and optimization. Propose and implement enhancements to increase efficiency, reduce costs etc. 
• Coordinate and execute releases into production environment thereby ensuring delivery as per agreed timelines and scope
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, experimentation, and innovation within the DevOps team
• Encourage learning, knowledge sharing, and the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to enhance processes and drive innovation
• Assess feedback from team members, and track improvements in team performance and skills development

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Electronics and Communication
• Post graduate degree in Computer Science /Networks and /or equivalent professional qualification (Preferred)

Experience:

• 7+ years of relevant working experience 
• 4-5 years of experience in technical architecture and application development, or operations
• Expertise in optimizing applications in standalone as well as distributed systems environment to maximize performance
• Experience with CI/CD tools, infrastructure automation, monitoring systems and incident management
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus

Skills:

• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Shell, Python)
• Strong knowledge of telecom systems, protocols, and industry standards
• Solid understanding of DevOps principles and practices
• Ability to analyze complex issues, troubleshoot problems, and implement effective solutions to maintain system stability and performance

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Responsibilities
Context:

• A constant balance is required between the ever-changing, fast developing field of new and enabling technologies on the one hand and the ever-increasing need for resilience & renewable energy choices because of new, sophisticated micro and macroeconomic demands together with organisational need for stability, growth and streamlined network operations. 
• Ability to keep track of global technology advancements and stay abreast of standardization work of relevant industry bodies.

Task Complexity: 
Strategy Development

• Contribute to the definition of the data centre / BTS Site & renewable energy strategy and architecture clearly describing the future vision for facilities and identifying key decision points to enable this vision to be achieved.
• Participate in the translation of the data centre / BTS Site & renewable energy strategy and architecture into long range plans. 
• Assist in formulating inputs towards technology strategy. 
• Assist in delivering a target architecture with a 3-year time horizon taking global technology developments into consideration.

Planning & Delivery

• Responsible for the timely planning of all data centre/ BTS Site & renewable energy requirements within MTN e.g., solar, generators, DC plants, HVAC, UPS, and other associated facility requirements
• Assist in defining 1-year budget.
• Manage design guidelines for regional M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) resources.
• Ensure translation of high-level plan to low level design
• Prioritise core implementation network growth.
• Drive execution of near-term plans
• Forecast energy capacity and demand, in consult with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure correct planning and reporting of data centre & renewable energy baseline and forecasts.
• Evaluate new data centre & renewable energy Equipment and Specifications
• Request funding and issue request for purchasing (RFP) to vendor, verify bill of material and confirm order of equipment and services.
• Verify configuration & engineering specifications. 
• Ensure implementation of data centre & renewable energy plans is carried out fully with a smooth handover to Network Operations for cutover and integration into the live network. 
• Ensure that policies, procedures, and quality standards are adhered to in the planning process.

Network Optimisation & Performance

• Ensure quality objectives are met and maintained.
• Ensure future proof data centre / BTS Site & renewable energy plans to guarantee deliverables are met according to customer requirements both internal and external. 
• Track and report on performance problems and performance improvements on division level 
• Investigate performance issues and identify changes required on division level.
• Review design and drive optimisation changes
• Tender evaluations and formulations
• Provide high level support on the planned network/technologies.
• Provide high level planning support function and representation (technical) for ESG planning departments in MTN Group Operations
• Communication and co-ordination
• Ensure communication of plans and integration of feedback
• Prepare implementation and integration documentation.
• Co-operate with and support of other network group departments at all levels.
• Manage and interface with other areas of the business outside of the core implementation department as required for successful planning and implementation (e.g., with Suppliers, 3rd Parties, local M&E Engineers, and Business & Logistics department to ensure that contracts from a technical perspective are negotiated in the best interest of MTN) 
• Interface with legal and / or regulators where required.
• Financial Management

Continuously strive to identify and eliminate non-contributory expenditure.

• Supervisory / Leadership / Managerial Tasks:  
• Influence subordinate Specialist / Engineers (local or regional) w.r.t core implementation related issues and policy.
• Act as technical representative in contract negotiations with Commercial/Legal departments
• Assist in controlling budgetary management for both capital and operational expenditure in line with the Business Units requirements.
• Communicate actively throughout Network Group.
• Develop and manage standards and specifications.
• Technical leadership.

Role Complexity: 

• Continuous innovation and communication across the department

Collaboration:  
Responsibility towards:  

• Direct reports: none
• Matrix reports:  All network Group divisions, all local & regional network Implementation and M&E Engineers
• Key customers:  MTN internal customers, i.e., all Network Group divisions, receive information pertaining to a project on a per-project basis.
• key suppliers: Data Centre / BTS Site & Renewable energy suppliers, Data Centre / BTS Site operations suppliers, other suppliers
• Authorities: 
• Approve, plan and authorise requests for Data Centre / BTS Site & Renewable energy projects within MTN including assisting in RAN, project Zero and other energy-based initiatives in MTN SA.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements 
Education: 

• B Degree or National Technical Diploma with relevant experience

Experience: 

• Experience in the engineering and implementation environment
• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies advantageous.