Core IP Senior Engineer

Job Description

Role purpose:

The Core IP Senior Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end delivery cycle of the IP Network for each involved market, starting from technology planning into the Design (High level / Low level) and the delivery in field. Design, engineer and deliver business critical IP Core information systems (HW & SW IP core routing and switching systems) to NSE internal customer, Vodafone Business and any other Vodafone function, ensuring network stability and enhanced customer experience. The Engineer in this role performs advanced analysis, defines optimal technical requirements, implements and integrates complex SW&HW systems, supports development of new software functions and performs testing and acceptance of IP Core information systems for fixed & mobile customers. They identify synergies, coordinate and contribute to multiple strategic projects related to above information systems, ensuring timely delivery to external clients (VF European markets). The engineer will also lead the delivery cycle of the above (LLD, Coordination of activities to bring the project into reality), will coordinate the Lifecycle Management of the platform and will observe and monitor resiliency, performance and capacity management of the IP Core Network.

Essence of Role – Key Accountabilities:

Evolve the architecture of IP Core information systems to support business transformation and market priorities
Define and manage critical IP network optimization initiatives to support IP connectivity challenges raised by new projects (NFV, 5G, convergence, …)
Define software/hardware requirements for advanced IP Core information systems build to deliver voice & data products to mobile and fixed clients coordinating design, testing and the enmtire deployment process for these.
Capacity planning and dimensioning for IP Core systems taking into account Resiliency and Performance Management
Country specific Low-Level Design& delivery management for IP Core aligned with Strategy and Architecture high level principles

We Are Looking For You, If You Have:

Essential
Expert knowledge of IP network architecture and technologies (MPLS VPN, TE, QoS, IPv6, MC, NNIs, …), IP routing & switching information systems, network operating systems and very good knowledge of dynamic routing protocols (BGP, IS-IS, OSPF)
Excellent communication skills. Need to liaise with other functions of Vodafone, to drive the evolution of the IP networks in the markets of scope
Ability to work within a multi-national, multi-cultural team
Interfacing with clients (internal and external) to define service requirements and to adopt design accordingly. Able to understand customer complaints and pave the way to their resolution.

Desirable
SW development background aimed to automate provisioning, performance monitoring & reporting and introduction of Software Defined Network technologies
Industry recognized certifications at professional-expert level (e.g. CCNP, CCDP, CCIE) are considered a plus
University degree in computer science, telecommunications or equivalent
Good awareness of wider technology aspects in telecommunications and ICT
Inter-functional relationships between information systems

When choosing us……….

When you join the Vodafone Team, you will have the chance to grow your career while also experiencing some serious benefits!

• Some of the benefits that you will receive along the way are:
• Competitive Salary
• Flexible working (times and location) is part of our culture where your hours can facilitate your personal work-life balance
• Generous Employer Pension contribution
• Free Phone Bill – When you join the team, your phone bill is on us! You will also receive mobile phone purchasing discounts
• Learning and Development – We provide extensive training to all of our employees so they can progress in their careers! There is also the Vodafone University where our employees can gain incredible skills!
• Exclusive Family and Friends Discounts – Receive additional discounts for you, your Family and Friends on Vodafone Products!
• 23 days annual leave and 3 charity days off – PLUS a dedicated day off for your birthday
• Access to our Wellness centre including free access to our Gym, health and wellness centre and external practitioners

We are passionate about our employees! Here at Vodafone we want you to bring your whole self to work and we enable this with our progressive workplace policies. We are proud supporters of the LGBTQ+ community and Vodafone is committed to support all of their employees at work. We are an equal opportunities employers where our people can be at their best.

When you combine Technology and the human spirit, anything is possible. And when you join Vodafone, we’ll help you shape a rewarding career that gives back in more ways than one. Its starts here. It starts with you.