PRODUCT ARCHITECT (SDN & SECURITY) - 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 Product Architect to join Tech VOIS within the Global Service Line (GSL). In this role, you will work as an SDN and Security Product Architect, shaping and delivering modern connectivity and security products for business customers across a global footprint. This is a highly collaborative role, offering the opportunity to work closely with Commercial, Product Management, Technology teams, Group stakeholders, local markets, and external partners. You will act as technical design authority, ensuring solutions balance compliance, quality, cost, and time to market while aligning with Vodafone’s architectural, security, and regulatory standards.

What you’ll do

Engage with Commercial, Product Management, and Technology Product Owners to ensure high‑quality requirements and a healthy, prioritised product backlog.Translate functional and non‑functional requirements into end‑to‑end solution designs, including cost and delivery impact assessment.Own and deliver high‑level solution designs that meet product and customer requirements.Act as technical design authority, accountable for end‑to‑end solutions including service models, IT architecture, low‑level designs, security by design, privacy, and legal & regulatory compliance.Drive technical aspects of vendor management, setting priorities and supporting continuous product improvement.Contribute to and improve the in‑life operating model, owning product lifecycle activities and managing end‑of‑life events appropriately.Deliver technical product collateral such as Technical Service Descriptions, options papers, and product HLDs, and provide guidance to Solutions Consultants.Review supplier technical documentation and support delivery teams to align implementation with the product solution.Contribute to RFx creation and evaluation.Ensure products are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.Identify opportunities for innovation, ensuring customers benefit from the latest technological advances.Create and maintain clear, audience‑appropriate documentation and simplify complex technical topics for diverse stakeholders.

Who you are

• A collaborative and positive team player, comfortable addressing complex technical and operational challenges.
• An effective communicator, able to present to both technical and non‑technical audiences, including senior stakeholders.
• An expert in Fortinet SD‑WAN, SD‑LAN, SASE technologies, and traditional routing.
• Experienced in working with geographically dispersed, cross‑functional, and external partner teams.
• Comfortable managing multiple and changing priorities, with strong follow‑through to delivery.
• Experienced in product lifecycle management and operating within strict timelines.
• Educated to degree level in Networking, Computer Science, or a related field.

Desirable experience includes:

• Knowledge of both mobile and fixed networks.
• Experience working within Agile frameworks.
• Solution design leadership within multinational telecom environments.
• Understanding of cloud and cloud‑native concepts (AWS, GCP, containers, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of software development, DevOps practices, APIs, and API gateways.
• Exposure to next‑generation orchestration and assurance solutions enabling digitalisation.

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

The opportunity to design and launch globally relevant SDN and security products with real customer impact.Exposure to a diverse, international stakeholder environment across Vodafone Group and partner markets.The chance to act as a recognised technical authority, influencing strategy, standards, and innovation.Continuous learning through hands‑on work with modern networking, security, and cloud‑enabled technologies.

What skills you will learn

Advanced end‑to‑end product architecture and design authority skills in large‑scale telecom environments.Vendor and partner technical management within complex global ecosystems.Stronger commercial awareness through cost modelling, RFx participation, and delivery accountability.Enhanced stakeholder engagement and communication skills across technical and business audiences.

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

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