IPPS Packet Core Sr.Solution Architect

Job Description

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

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.

What you’ll do

To manage different PS/EPC projects including design, planning, implementation, and acceptance of new nodes (SGSN/MME/GGSN/SPGW/DNS/DPI/Optimizer) over legacy / virtualized platforms & handle packet core expansions, software & hardware upgrades from planning perspective. To act as technical consultant for the Packet Core teams by recommending new innovative solutions for any raised problem.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership

• To lead the technical assessment, planning and design of packet core solutions in a consistent way with the department product catalogue, strategy and architecture
• Capturing customer/business requirements and analysing those requirements from a technical feasibility point of view
• Leading and managing virtual technology teams, managing different stakeholders from business, technology, operators during solution design and implementation phases.
• Act as the main technical representative of the project team and competence area to all stakeholders, including the customer and Technology management.
• Evaluate and promote new technology solutions and integration with legacy systems, identify opportunities to add value to the business by resolving existing demands or issues through the reusability of existing products or solutions and advise and share experience on complex issues by providing technical guidance to project team members (consultancy).

Core competencies, knowledge and experience

• Relevant 7+ Years of Experience in the area of Packet Core/EPC
• Excellent project Management skills
• Background in mobile technology (design, implementation and roll out of services).
• Track record of solution design in a telecoms environment.
• Ability to develop workable product solutions to address the strategic imperatives of the business.
• Budgeting and financial planning basic knowledge

Must have technical / professional qualifications

• Bachelor degree in electronic/telecommunications engineering.
• Deep understanding of protocols and products in mobile networks: GSM, 3G,4G and 5G
• CCNA / CCNP certification and/or equivalent certification in Juniper,
• Hands On Experience in different vendors equipment / platforms packet core domain (Cisco,Ericsson,Huawei,…..) .
• Advanced Knowledge in Virtualization and cloud infrastructure (Openstack, VMWare, ..) .
• Deep understanding of protocols and products in core Networks: SIP, R4, IMS, AS.
• Strong understanding of project management skills (methodologies and tools) proven by a successful track record of project delivery.
• Good Knowledge of different programming and automation languages (C++, Paython, Ansible..)

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.