Senior Enterprise Account Manager, AWS Kenya
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Join AWS's Enterprise Sales team in Kenya and help shape the future of cloud computing while working with some of the country's largest organizations. As an Enterprise Account Manager within AWS Global Sales (AGS), you'll drive digital transformation for major enterprises sectors.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to build and grow strategic customer relationships with Kenyan enterprises, drive cloud adoption and digital transformation initiatives, work with innovative AWS technologies and solutions, collaborate with experienced sales and technical teams, develop expertise in key industry verticals
As part of AGS, you'll work with some of Kenya's most innovative organizations, helping them leverage AWS services to transform their businesses. This role combines strategic account management with solution-based selling, offering significant opportunity for growth and impact.
AWS Global Sales
AWS Global Sales drives adoption of the AWS cloud worldwide, enabling customers of all sizes to innovate and expand in the cloud. Our team empowers every customer to grow by providing tailored service, unmatched technology, and consistent support. We dive deep to understand each customer's unique challenges, then craft innovative solutions that accelerate their success. This customer-first approach is how we built the world's most adopted cloud. Join us and help us grow.
Key job responsibilities
- Own and develop relationships with key stakeholders across enterprises
- Create and execute strategic account plans aligned with customer goals
- Drive adoption of AWS services through solution-based selling
- Meet or exceed assigned sales quotas through effective pipeline management
- Collaborate with solutions architects and professional services teams
- Work closely with partners to drive customer success
- Understand customer technical and business requirements
- Build expertise in industry-specific solutions for multiple sectors
- Identify and develop new business opportunities
- Contribute market insights and customer feedback
- Help customers navigate their digital transformation journey
A day in the life
The AWS AGS Enterprise Sales team in Kenya partners with some of the country's largest and most influential organizations to drive their digital transformation journeys. We are deeply customer-obsessed, combining strong technical expertise with a passion for innovation to help our customers achieve meaningful impact across key sectors. As part of AGS, you'll be part of a global organization focused on delivering long-term success for enterprise customers.
About The Team
About AWS
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve.
Basic Qualifications
- More than 10 years experience in full sales cycle roles within technology sales, business development, sales engineering, consulting, or related fields
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Proven track record of working with Enterprise customers to drive complex solutions and strategic outcomes
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with sales CRM tools such as Salesforce or similar software
- Experience in engineering, computer science, or MIS
- Experience driving new business in Enterprise accounts at the C-suite level or equivalent
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- AWS Kenya Limited
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Remote Technical Support Lead - Cloud Infrastructure
Posted 17 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Remote Technical Support Lead to manage and enhance their global customer support operations for cloud infrastructure services. This is a fully remote role, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. As the Lead, you will oversee a team of technical support engineers, ensuring timely and effective resolution of complex customer issues. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing support strategies, defining escalation procedures, and maintaining high standards of customer satisfaction. You will analyze support ticket trends to identify systemic issues and collaborate with engineering and product teams to implement permanent solutions. This role requires deep technical expertise in cloud computing environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), networking, operating systems, and troubleshooting methodologies. You will be responsible for training and mentoring support staff, managing performance, and fostering a collaborative and customer-centric team culture. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, combined with a minimum of 8 years of experience in technical support, with at least 3 years in a leadership role, is essential. Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills are critical. Proven experience in managing remote teams and utilizing support ticketing systems (e.g., Zendesk, ServiceNow) is a must. You should possess excellent diagnostic skills and the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our client's customer support experience in a challenging and rapidly evolving technological landscape.
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Senior Network Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure
Posted 10 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Engineer to join their robust, fully remote infrastructure team. This critical role will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of our client's global network infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on cloud connectivity and performance optimization. As a remote-first position, you will have the autonomy to manage your work and contribute to our client's technological backbone from any location. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, load balancing, and cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP). Your responsibilities will include ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of our network services, troubleshooting complex issues, and driving continuous improvement in network architecture. We are looking for a proactive, problem-solving individual who can collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a virtual environment. You will play a key role in architecting and deploying new network solutions, monitoring network performance, and implementing network security best practices. This role offers the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technologies and contribute to a high-impact infrastructure. Strong analytical skills, a meticulous approach to problem-solving, and excellent communication abilities are essential. You will be expected to document network configurations, participate in on-call rotations, and contribute to capacity planning. If you are a seasoned network professional passionate about building and maintaining secure, high-performance networks in the cloud, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and manage complex network infrastructure, including routing, switching, and firewalls.
- Develop and maintain secure and reliable connectivity to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies.
- Troubleshoot and resolve network issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Implement and enforce network security policies and best practices.
- Participate in the design and architecture of new network solutions.
- Collaborate with system administrators, DevOps engineers, and application teams to ensure seamless integration.
- Create and maintain comprehensive network documentation.
- Participate in an on-call rotation to provide 24/7 network support.
- Stay current with emerging network technologies and industry trends.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in network engineering and administration.
- In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and other routing protocols.
- Hands-on experience with cloud networking services (AWS VPC, Azure VNet, GCP Networking).
- Proficiency with network security technologies (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS).
- Experience with load balancing technologies (F5, HAProxy).
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively in a remote environment.
- Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty are highly desirable.
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Senior Operations Manager - Cloud Infrastructure
Posted 11 days ago
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Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Operations Manager to lead their fully remote Cloud Infrastructure team. This critical role involves overseeing the design, deployment, maintenance, and optimization of robust and scalable cloud environments. You will be responsible for ensuring high availability, performance, security, and cost-efficiency of our client's cloud infrastructure, supporting a global user base. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in cloud operations, infrastructure management, and leading high-performing technical teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications and Experience:
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of cloud operations engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee the end-to-end management of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), including compute, storage, networking, and databases.
- Develop and implement strategies for infrastructure automation, deployment, and monitoring using tools like Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Ensure the security and compliance of cloud environments, implementing best practices and robust security controls.
- Monitor system performance, proactively identify potential issues, and implement solutions to maintain optimal availability and reliability.
- Manage cloud infrastructure costs, identifying opportunities for optimization and cost savings.
- Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
- Collaborate with software development teams to ensure smooth deployment and integration of applications.
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for infrastructure operations.
- Manage vendor relationships and evaluate new cloud technologies and services.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the operations team.
- Develop and enforce operational policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Lead incident response efforts, ensuring rapid resolution of critical issues.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; a Master's degree is a plus.
- 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure operations, with at least 5 years focused on cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Proven experience managing and leading cloud operations teams.
- In-depth knowledge of cloud architecture, infrastructure as code (IaC), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD principles.
- Strong understanding of networking concepts, security best practices, and monitoring tools.
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
- Familiarity with database administration and management.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, crucial for remote team management.
- Experience with ITIL frameworks or similar service management methodologies.
- Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator Associate) are highly desirable.
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Principal Software Architect - Cloud Infrastructure
Posted 13 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly accomplished Principal Software Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, robust, and secure cloud infrastructure solutions. This is a fully remote position, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of our client's technology stack. You will be responsible for defining architectural blueprints, evaluating new technologies, driving best practices in cloud computing, and mentoring engineering teams. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in cloud platforms, microservices, containerization, and DevOps principles.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Design and architect highly available, scalable, and fault-tolerant cloud-native applications and services.
- Define architectural standards, patterns, and best practices for cloud infrastructure and microservices.
- Evaluate and select appropriate cloud technologies, frameworks, and tools to meet business requirements.
- Lead the development and implementation of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software engineering teams.
- Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Ensure security best practices are embedded in the architecture and development process.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in cloud environments.
- Drive innovation and adoption of emerging cloud technologies and methodologies.
- Conduct architectural reviews and provide guidance on technical decision-making.
- Contribute to capacity planning and performance optimization of cloud infrastructure.
- Participate actively in virtual design sessions, code reviews, and technical discussions.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a lead architect or senior technical leadership role.
- Extensive experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their services.
- Deep understanding of microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and orchestration.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, Go, or Node.js.
- Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools and methodologies, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible).
- Experience with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) and data warehousing solutions.
- Excellent understanding of network protocols, security best practices, and distributed systems.
- Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to lead and mentor technical teams effectively in a remote setting.
- Strong strategic thinking and ability to make complex technical decisions.
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Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (Remote)
Posted 13 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join their distributed engineering team. This fully remote position is critical for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), infrastructure as code (IaC), containerization, and CI/CD pipelines. You will be responsible for ensuring high availability, performance, and cost-efficiency of our cloud environments, as well as automating infrastructure management and deployment processes.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and manage highly available and scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.
- Develop and manage container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or Docker Swarm.
- Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated application deployment and infrastructure provisioning.
- Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions for optimization.
- Ensure the security of cloud environments through best practices in access control, network security, and data protection.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with development teams to support application deployments and operational needs.
- Automate operational tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
- Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, with at least 4 years focused on cloud platforms.
- Deep expertise in at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Proficiency in IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
- Strong experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Solid understanding of CI/CD principles and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
- Familiarity with networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, VPNs).
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, comfortable working in a remote team.
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Senior Technical Project Manager - Cloud Infrastructure
Posted 19 days ago
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Our client is a rapidly growing technology firm seeking an experienced Senior Technical Project Manager to lead complex cloud infrastructure initiatives. This role is 100% remote, allowing you to contribute to our success from your preferred location. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing large-scale cloud deployment projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This is a critical position that requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership acumen, and a deep understanding of agile methodologies.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Join our innovative team and shape the future of our cloud infrastructure from the comfort of your home office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end project management lifecycle for cloud infrastructure projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
- Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
- Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget management.
- Manage and mentor project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and business units.
- Track project progress against milestones and report on status, risks, and issues to stakeholders.
- Ensure adherence to project management best practices and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban).
- Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations for external service providers.
- Oversee the implementation of cloud solutions, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS deployments.
- Drive continuous improvement in project management processes and team performance.
- Ensure that all project documentation is accurate, complete, and up-to-date.
- Champion best practices in cloud architecture, security, and operations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in technical project management, with a strong focus on cloud infrastructure projects (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Proven track record of successfully delivering complex, large-scale IT projects.
- Extensive experience with Agile development methodologies, certifications such as CSM or PMP are highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, architecture, and services.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Asana).
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
- Experience in managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders in a remote environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with DevOps principles and practices is a plus.
Join our innovative team and shape the future of our cloud infrastructure from the comfort of your home office.
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Lead Software Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure
Posted 14 days ago
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Our client is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Lead Software Engineer to spearhead the development and management of their cloud infrastructure. This role is critical for ensuring the scalability, reliability, and security of our cloud-based services and applications. As a remote-first team member, you will lead a talented group of engineers, architecting robust solutions, and driving best practices in cloud engineering. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), infrastructure as code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and microservices architecture. You will be instrumental in shaping our cloud strategy and mentoring junior engineers. This is a fully remote position, offering significant autonomy and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies. Responsibilities include:
- Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable, resilient, and secure cloud infrastructure.
- Architect and develop robust CI/CD pipelines for automated building, testing, and deployment.
- Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Implement and manage containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity for cloud services.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement optimizations.
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of applications.
- Define and enforce security best practices for cloud environments.
- Mentor and guide junior software engineers in cloud technologies and development practices.
- Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and industry trends.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 4 years focused on cloud infrastructure.
- Proven experience leading engineering teams and projects.
- Deep expertise in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
- Extensive experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
- Solid understanding of container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm).
- Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
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Senior Software Architect - Cloud Infrastructure
Posted 10 days ago
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Our client, a rapidly growing technology company at the forefront of innovation, is seeking an accomplished Senior Software Architect to join their distributed engineering team. This is a fully remote position, offering an exceptional opportunity to shape the architecture of scalable and robust software systems. You will be responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of cloud-native applications, ensuring they are efficient, secure, and performant. Key duties include defining architectural patterns, selecting appropriate technologies and frameworks, and establishing best practices for development and deployment. You will collaborate closely with development teams, product managers, and operations to translate business requirements into technical solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Strong proficiency in multiple programming languages and a deep understanding of database technologies are essential. You must possess excellent problem-solving skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. This role demands strong leadership qualities and a passion for mentoring junior engineers. If you are a visionary architect looking to make a significant impact in a remote-first environment, we encourage you to apply. Join us and help build the next generation of cutting-edge software solutions. This role is integral to our technology development impacting Mombasa, Mombasa, KE .
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Remote Senior Network Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure
Posted 18 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Engineer to join their advanced remote technology team. This role is critical for designing, implementing, and managing our robust cloud network infrastructure. You will be responsible for ensuring the scalability, reliability, and security of our global network, supporting a diverse range of services and applications. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in network architecture, cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP), routing, switching, firewalls, and network security protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
This remote position is ideal for a seasoned professional looking to make a significant impact on global telecommunications infrastructure, supporting operations relevant to Mombasa, Mombasa, KE . Drive the future of network engineering with us.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and maintain scalable and resilient network infrastructure in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and VPNs.
- Implement and enforce network security policies and best practices.
- Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to optimize speed and reliability.
- Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and procedures.
- Collaborate with system administrators, developers, and security teams to ensure seamless integration of network services.
- Plan and execute network upgrades and migrations.
- Participate in on-call rotation to provide 24/7 network support.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging network technologies and industry trends.
- Automate network tasks and deployments using scripting and infrastructure-as-code tools.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior network engineers.
- Conduct network capacity planning and performance analysis.
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years focused on cloud networking.
- In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and other routing protocols.
- Hands-on experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) networking services.
- Proficiency in network security technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs.
- Experience with network automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Ansible).
- Strong understanding of network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for remote teamwork.
- Relevant certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, AWS Certified Advanced Networking are highly desirable.
This remote position is ideal for a seasoned professional looking to make a significant impact on global telecommunications infrastructure, supporting operations relevant to Mombasa, Mombasa, KE . Drive the future of network engineering with us.
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