Infrastructure operation Architect (VOIS)

Job Description

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

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Together we can.

About this Role

We are seeking an Infrastructure Operations Architect to guide stakeholders across VOIS and Vodafone entities toward well‑structured, cost‑effective, and scalable infrastructure solutions across on‑premises and cloud environments. The individual will play a central role in assessing technical demands, designing end‑to‑end architectures, and ensuring alignment with delivery teams throughout the full project lifecycle.

What you’ll do

Provide technical and financial advisory to Business Relationship Managers during demand assessment and feasibility analysis.Recommend the most suitable technology platforms across on‑premises and cloud landscapes.Lead follow‑up technical discussions and support high‑level cost estimations.Create logical and low‑level solution designs and ensure GIANT system alignment.Act as the technical interface between customers, internal delivery hubs, technical pillars, and product management teams.Ensure a seamless transition of solution designs into delivery—either as projects or standard services.Translate infrastructure requirements into clear, comprehensive solution designs.Collaborate with Programme and Project Managers to ensure timely and high‑quality implementation of designed solutions.Support simple demands handled directly by the Tech Pillars and ensure overall design governance.Contribute to consultancy and technical forums for continuous improvement.

Who you are

Expert knowledge of modern IT technologies across on‑premises and public/private cloud environments, ideally within the VCI Product Portfolio (e.g., DRCC, OCI, CI, VMWare, Azure, AWS, GCP).Advanced understanding of networking (LAN, WAN, WLAN), telephony, storage, backup, and firewall/router/switch configuration.Proven ability to translate business requirements into architectural designs.Strong background in IT delivery management with experience in infrastructure implementation.Skilled in low‑level infrastructure design, data security best practices, and governance frameworks.Experience designing and supporting complex network solutions in a large‑scale organisation.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate in international, distributed teams.Minimum five years’ experience across at least two infrastructure solution development areas (e.g., architecture, network management, middleware, cloud development).Experience working with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.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

Opportunities to work across diverse cloud and on‑premises technologies, contributing to high‑impact infrastructure programmes.Exposure to global teams, international stakeholders, and industry-leading architectural frameworks.Continuous learning through collaboration with technical pillars, product management teams, and delivery hubs.

What Skills you will learn

Advanced cloud architecture design (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI).Cross‑domain infrastructure integration and enterprise‑grade solution governance.Effective stakeholder management across multi‑market organisations.Enhanced consultancy, design documentation, and cost‑assessment capabilities.

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 be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

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