IP & Security Sr. Solution Architect (VOIS)

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.
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About this Role

We are seeking an experienced IP & Security Planning Solution Architect to design and optimise advanced IP and security services across diverse technologies and vendors. The individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams to capture complex business requirements, lead virtual technology teams during design and delivery phases, and ensure seamless transition of newly developed solutions into operations. The role demands deep subject-matter expertise in IP backbone architecture, mobile networks, and security platforms, with a strong ability to influence key stakeholders across multiple markets.

What you’ll do

• Lead the planning, technical assessment, and design of IP and security solutions aligned with strategic architecture and the established product catalogue.
• Capture and analyse customer and business requirements, ensuring technical feasibility and high‑quality solution proposals.
• Manage and guide virtual technology teams and stakeholders across business, technology, and operational domains during design and implementation phases.
• Act as the primary technical representative for project teams, ensuring clarity, alignment, and effective communication with all stakeholders.
• Support operations teams in resolving complex IP and security issues, ensuring continuous stability and service reliability.
• Produce comprehensive low‑level designs and solution documentation to support delivery and operational readiness.

Who you are

• 6–8 years of experience in IP and security planning and design in a mobile operator or service provider environment.
• Strong background in mobile and fixed network technologies, including end‑to‑end design and service rollout.
• Proven experience in presales activities, network design, and solution proposals within a telecom environment.
• Advanced understanding of IP backbone protocols (RIP, OSPF, ISIS, BGPv4, MPLS and related technologies).
• Deep expertise in security platforms and concepts (firewalls, IPS, proxies, VPNs, NAT, WAF, IPSEC).
• Hands‑on experience with major vendors (Cisco, Juniper, Fortigate, Palo Alto).
• Proficiency in SDN, NFV, virtualisation platforms (OpenStack, VMware), and automation/programming languages (C++, Python, Ansible).
• Bachelor’s degree in electronics/telecommunications engineering; professional certifications such as CCNP, CCIP, CCIE, JNCIE are advantageous.
• Strong critical thinking, influencing skills, and the ability to develop practical solutions to strategic business needs.
• International working exposure is desirable.

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 lead and influence large‑scale, cross‑market technology initiatives.
• Exposure to cutting-edge IP, security, datacentre, and automation technologies.
• Collaboration with international teams across multiple Vodafone Group markets.
• Professional development through work on strategic roadmaps and high‑impact solutions.

What skills you will learn

• Advanced solution architecture leadership across complex global environments.
• Strategic planning and innovation in IP backbone and security ecosystems.
• Enhanced stakeholder management within highly technical and international contexts.
• Deepened technical expertise across automation, cloud, SDN/NFV, and multi‑vendor platforms.

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

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