VodafoneThree - Network and Integration Engineer

Job Description

Location: Newbury + Hybrid
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday


Security Clearance: This position requires you to hold or the ability and willingness to obtain a Secured Vetting (SC) clearance.



Hybrid

We believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, for at least 8 days per month. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team.

Who We Are

We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future’s being built – today.

We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress.

We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.

You’ll join a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the future we’re building. From day one, you’ll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.



Why VodafoneThree

Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last.

We’re not just expanding connectivity; we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country.

You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you’ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone.

We move at pace, because what we’re building matters – and we’re learning as we go. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we’re just getting started.

Join us at the heart of our business in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward. We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth.

What you’ll do

You’ll play a critical role in keeping Vodafone compliant with UK government legislation, working at the heart of some of our most secure and mission‑critical technology. This is a hands‑on technical role with real impact, where your expertise helps protect the integrity of Vodafone’s UK network while enabling lawful access obligations to be met safely and reliably.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Lead integration activities between highly specialised compliance platforms and Vodafone’s UK mobile network, including Ericsson core network components, IP infrastructure, and supporting IT systems
• Act as a trusted technical authority within your area of expertise (IP, UNIX/Linux, mobile core networks, or systems integration), shaping integration design, configuration, and validation
• Work closely with architecture and design leads to ensure all integrations align with security, operational, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate day‑to‑day with Ericsson and other trusted third‑party vendors, helping to align systems, interfaces, data flows, and operational behaviours
• Step in as a senior escalation point for complex incidents, leading investigations across network, platform, and integration domains and driving issues through to resolution
• Support planned changes, upgrades, and enhancements, ensuring stability, auditability, and security before, during, and after change windows
• Mentor and support junior engineers, sharing your knowledge through hands‑on guidance, documentation, and the development of learning pathways that strengthen the whole team
• Operate with the highest levels of professionalism, discretion, and integrity when handling sensitive systems and information in a regulated, security‑sensitive environment

Who you are

• Significant hands‑on experience in one or more of the following areas:
• IP networking (routing, switching, firewalls, segmentation)
• UNIX/Linux systems and platform integration
• Mobile network engineering (core networks, signalling, service integration)
• Complex systems integration across network and IT estates
• Strong experience integrating systems across multiple technical domains, with a solid understanding of interfaces, data flows, protocols, and dependencies
• Background working in large‑scale telecommunications or similarly complex, networked environments (experience with Ericsson technologies is a plus)
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues in live environments involving multiple systems and vendors
• Confidence working with senior engineers, vendors, and stakeholders, providing technical leadership without formal line management responsibility
• A collaborative mindset and enjoyment of sharing knowledge, mentoring others, and helping teams grow sustainably
• Eligibility for, or existing, SC security clearance, with the judgement and professionalism required for sensitive operational roles

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly?
We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All 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 apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

We believe that everyone has valuable contributions to make. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply for positions within our team. Through the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme, we aim to offer interviews to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with disabilities who best meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. If you would like to participate in the scheme, you will have the opportunity to indicate this on your application.

What we offer

We care about our people’s success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies.



Need to Know

We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/reasonable-adjustments/) for guidance.

We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements.

During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are—your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we’re looking for authenticity and can’t wait to get to know the real you.

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