Principal IP Network Engineer

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.

What you’ll do

• Define the architecture and planning guidelines for Vodafone Group’s international IP Backhaul Networks, enabling resilient, fast-converging and fully optimised IP networks.
• Set the technology principles and roadmap for the design of IP/MPLS networks across engineering and service domains, aligned with product and business requirements for Mobile and Fixed services.
• Set the technology principles and roadmap for Software Defined Networking across engineering, transport and service domains, aligned with product and business requirements for Mobile and Fixed services.
• Define the technology principles for Intent-Based Connectivity Services, including standardisation of data model structures and microservices that enable the orchestration of Transport Connectivity services in line with strategy.
• Provide thought leadership and act as the recognised SME for multi-service networking, working with SME and architecture counterparts across technology domains to propose and champion effective converged solutions that meet internal business and external customer needs.
• Act as the primary technology lead in NPD (New Product Development) activities for the development and implementation of market-leading Mobile and Fixed services.
• Manage key interfaces across OpCos, Group Product Management, Group Enterprise Technology, Sales Channels, Business Strategy, Customer Services, IT and Supplier Management.
• Contribute to the budget planning cycle, with a focus on KTLO and Transform.
• Define standard KPIs for Transport IP Backhaul network traffic and efficiency, and review deviations from plan with Delivery and Operations teams.
• Own the analysis, planning and documentation of complex transformation initiatives across Transport Backhaul Networks.

Who you are

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in IP architecture, design, testing or operations across Internet and Enterprise environments, supported by strong architectural capability and a solid understanding of IP/MPLS operational and network design requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of Internet and IP/MPLS network technologies, including MPLS (LDP, RSVP, fast reroute and Segment Routing), BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, Ethernet (QoS and OAM), L2 and L3 VPNs, IP-QoS, BNGs, IP Multicast, PPP, L2TP, third-party Ethernet and broadband access products, MEF services (E-LAN, E-Tree and E-Line), Internet peering and transit, RIPE, IPv6, NFV and Security Gateway.
• Advanced knowledge of Software Defined Networking technologies, including RESTCONF, NETCONF, PCEP, BGP-LS, gRPC Telemetry and YANG, complemented by programming and development skills using tools such as Python, Ansible and Puppet.
• Understanding of hardware and software characteristics and lifecycles, network features in live environments, traffic and KPI indicators across IP and IP/MPLS networks, and security best practices across service-provider IP/MPLS domains.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant industry forums, standards and market trends, combined with thought leadership on emerging technologies such as Software Defined Networking and Network Functions Virtualisation, and the ability to assess how regulatory requirements and industry standards influence technology direction.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and relationship-management skills, including experience engaging with key external customers and communicating confidently with senior management in a multinational environment.
• Leadership and the ability to drive technology choices through to implementation, while promoting innovation, simplicity, speed and trust.
• CCIE certification, or an equivalent qualification, is preferred.

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.

What's in it for you

• Award-winning work environment -certified #1 Top Employer in Greece
• Competitive pay, bonus & remuneration package
• Private Health & Medical Insurance
• Hybrid way of working: a blend of remote and office-based working, including the option to work from abroad
• Unlimited connectivity with our mobile, landline and Vodafone TV services – Experience first what our customers love
• Unlimited access to learning resources and trainings
• Vodafone Parental Leave: 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave to all employees regardless of gender, sexual orientation or length of service
• Remote work equipment to help you create a comfortable, ergonomic workspace at home
• Spirit of Vodafone days: dedicated time to pause, develop new skills and connect with our teams, values and services
• Extra days off: Vodafone Day, Family Day, Volunteering Day
• Office amenities (subject to the office location): such as restaurant, beauty corner, gym and parking
• Special employee offers and discounts

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.