Join VOIS as a DC Network Engineer in Bucharest on a Fixed-Term contract until March 2029. In this hybrid role, you will design and evolve data center network infrastructure, ensure security and reliability, and collaborate with cross-functional international teams.
Requirements
Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Data Centre topologies
University degree in technology (engineering, telecommunications, or computer science)
Associate certifications on vendors like Cisco, Fortinet, and/or Juniper (professional certification is a plus)
Knowledge of Cisco routers and switches, F5 Load Balancers, Fortinet and Juniper Firewalls
Fluency in English and experience in a multi-cultural environment
Skills & Responsibilities
Data Center Topologies: Design and deploy physical and virtual infrastructure ensuring security, capacity, and redundancy.
Network Equipment Operation: Configure and manage Cisco routers and switches, F5 Load Balancers, and Fortinet and Juniper Firewalls.
Migration and Lifecycle Management: Plan and execute traffic migration and capacity expansion to optimize performance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with stakeholders and international teams to standardize architectures and implement network policies.
Potential transition routes: People from Network Administrator or Systems Engineer roles may bring relevant infrastructure and routing skills, alongside meeting the technical networking requirements.
Job description
Who we are
VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation. As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability. We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal. #VOIS #BeUnrivalled #CreateTheFuture
About this Role
We are seeking an experienced DC Network Engineer to join our DC Network Design team in Bucharest. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and evolving the network infrastructure in our Data Centers. Your expertise will help ensure security, reliability, and high availability while also planning and implementing modern network solutions. You will work with innovative technologies and play a key role in transitioning legacy setups into standardized architectures. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize network policies, ensuring seamless performance across all services.
What you’ll do
Collaborate with stakeholders and project teams on setting the priorities and type of connectivity needed and deploy the network fit for purpose by applying Vodafone Group best practices for security, capacity, capability or redundancy in order to have best in class services and applications.
Deploy new infrastructure (physical and virtual) in our Data Centers and/or deploy new solutions over existing infrastructure
Design and plan migration of traffic as part of our continuous Life Cycle Management activities
Capacity expansion (analysis and planning) aiming to provide best services for our stakeholders
Who you are
Strong knowledge of Data Centre topologies with minimum 3 years hands-on experience
Good knowledge of network equipment operation (Cisco router and switches, F5 Load Balancers, Fortinet and Juniper Firewalls)
Associate certifications on vendors like Cisco, Fortinet and/or Juniper (professional certification is a plus)
University degree in technology [e.g. engineering, telecommunications, computer science]
Deep network knowledge, being able to lead the technical aspects into Data Centre projects
International experience and background in a multi-cultural business environment, as well as the ability to work across an international and distributed team in a complex business environment, fluent in English
Not a perfect fit?
Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.
What's in it for you
Hybrid way of working
Medical and dental services
Life and hospitalization insurance
Dedicated employee phone subscription
Take control of your benefits and choose any of the below options: MEAL TICKETS/ PRIVATE PENSION/ VACATION VOUCHERS/ CULTURAL VOUCHERS within the budget.
Special discounts for gyms and retailers
Annual Company Bonus
Loyalty Programme
Ongoing Education – we continuously invest in you to ensure you have everything needed to excel on the job and enhance your skills
You get to work with tried and trusted web-technology
Getting in on the ground floor of a technology changing company
We let you write your own story by planning vacations: go for a trip, experience new things, have fun and enjoy your 23 days off.
Special Paternal Program - 4 months of paid paternity leave
What skills you will learn
Advanced data centre network architecture and design principles.
Network automation and scripting techniques.Infrastructure transformation and technology refresh implementation practices.
Network security and compliance frameworks, including SOX awareness.
Enterprise change management and operational governance processes.
Cross-functional project delivery and stakeholder collaboration skills.
Evaluation and adoption of emerging network technologies through Proof of Concept activities.
VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment
Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.
Join Us
At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together. With us, you can truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.
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