Technical Account Manager

Company Details
Name:Tana
Industry: Telecommunications
Description: Tana is a career launchpad for tech-savvy Kenyan youth. We believe that borders shouldn't constrain talent, and our mission is to create global opportunities for you to earn, learn, and build the future!
Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Undisclosed
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Telecommunications
Job Description

Position overview

  • We are hiring for a global enterprise software company that develops solutions for managing and automating complex network security environments. Their platform is used by large, distributed organizations to secure hybrid infrastructure, automate policy changes, and maintain compliance across cloud and on-premise networks.
  • Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Account Manager (TAM). In this role, you will serve as the primary technical advisor for enterprise accounts, ensuring customers successfully deploy, use, and derive meaningful value from the company's network security solutions.
  • This position requires a combination of deep technical expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to proactively guide customers through complex technical environments.

Responsibilities

  • Client Engagement & Adoption: Drive product adoption across accounts by guiding best-practice usage, partnering with Sales on retention/upsell opportunities, and reporting value through engagement metrics.
  • Technical Expertise & Deployment Support: Lead customers through onboarding and technical deployment, ensuring optimal configuration and measuring product adoption through clear KPIs.
  • Customer Support & Issue Resolution: Resolve early technical issues, proactively address usage risks, and track satisfaction and support outcomes through structured metrics.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with R&D and product teams to advocate for customer needs, share best practices, and contribute to shared KPIs that improve adoption and overall client value.

Requirements

  • Relevant degree (Computer Science, Information Security, Business, or related field) or equivalent hands-on experience.
  • 3+ years of full-time professional experience in a customer-facing pre-sales, customer success or account management role, ideally within the cybersecurity or network security domain.
  • Strong knowledge of network security, firewall management, cloud security concepts, and security policy management.
  • Hands-on experience configuring/administering firewalls (e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Check Point, Juniper, Fortinet).
  • Previous experience in a customer-facing, technical lead role with an emphasis on product adoption.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, with good presentation & negotiation skills
  • Strong organizational, project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proactive, customer-centric mindset with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive adoption.
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, highly technical, client-facing environments.
  • Nice to have: Networking certifications such as Cisco CCNA or CCNP.
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