Network 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 a highly skilled Solution Architect who will act as the design authority for end‑to‑end technical and service solutions. The individual will collaborate closely with sales teams and customers to design, cost, and document scalable, repeatable, and compliant solutions across simple and complex opportunities. This role supports opportunities across single or multiple countries and requires strong subject matter expertise in one or more areas across the Vodafone Global Enterprise portfolio, such as WAN, LAN, Wi‑Fi, Unified Communications, and Service Architecture.

What you will do

• Capture and interpret customer requirements and translate them into approved, feasible, and scalable VOIS solutions.
• Build detailed risk assessments and develop accurate, scalable cost models to support pricing strategies.
• Produce high‑quality documentation for RFP responses, proposals, High‑Level Designs, and Statements of Work.
• Ensure solution designs align with delivery timelines, governance standards, and established service frameworks.
• Operate as a subject matter expert in selected portfolio areas and deliver knowledge support to Sales, other Solution Architects, and cross‑functional teams including Product Management, Technology, Delivery, and Operations.
• Collaborate with bid, pricing, commercial, legal, delivery, and account teams on multi‑country and complex opportunities.

Who you are

• An individual with the ability to confidently interface with global customers and represent VOIS portfolio capabilities.
• A professional skilled in shaping compelling proposals and influencing customer decision‑making.
• A collaborator with excellent interpersonal and teamwork capabilities, comfortable operating within multinational environments.
• Detail‑oriented, analytical, and able to maintain precision under pressure from internal and external stakeholders.
• A subject matter expert in one or more of: WAN, LAN, Wi‑Fi, Unified Communications, Cloud Technologies, Network Security, Managed LAN Services, or similar.
• Educated to a first degree level in engineering or an equivalent field.
• Experienced in designing complex enterprise solutions (5–7 years preferred) across domains such as IPVPN, MPLS, SDN, NFV, Cloud, Wi‑Fi, WAN Access Technologies, WAN Optimisation, Internet Access, Network Monitoring, IoT, and Mobility Services.
• Ideally experienced in IT Managed Services and/or international project exposure.
• Possessing desirable certifications such as CCNA/CCNP/CCIE, TOGAF, ITIL, eTOM, Genesys GCP, ONF, AWS, or equivalents.

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.

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

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