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Join VodafoneThree as a SCIDA, Data Centre Management professional based in Farnborough with hybrid working (2-3 days in office per week). This is a full-time (37.5 hours/week) permanent role offering an excellent basic salary plus bonus, requiring UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.

Requirements

  • Experience in delivering secure telecoms or critical infrastructure installations.
  • Excellent knowledge of CNI, defence, and government data centre management standards.
  • Strong practical knowledge of Rack/Cabinet installation, Fibre and Copper cabling, power systems (AC/DC), earthing, and bonding.
  • MOD SCIDA certification required.
  • ITIL Foundation, Six Sigma, or PMP highly preferred.
  • Ability to hold Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Data centre operations: Direct daily operations, including 24/7 availability and management of critical infrastructure such as power, cooling, and fire systems.
  • Technical advice: Provide expert guidance to technical and program managers during change management activities.
  • Safety and compliance: Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations, ISO standards, and Defence standards like ISO27001, 14000, and JSP 453.
  • Capacity and projects management: Plan upgrades, migrations, or new facility builds, managing space, power, and cooling capacity.
  • SCIDA support: Conduct site surveys, design, change management, and maintain DCIM Data Centre Inventory Management System tools.
  • Potential transition routes: People from critical infrastructure or secure telecommunications backgrounds may bring relevant data centre management and cabling skills, alongside meeting mandatory MOD SCIDA and security clearance requirements.

Job description

Location: Farnborough + 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 UK Developed Vetting (DV) 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.

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What you’ll do

  • Directing daily operations, including 24/7, 365-day availability, and managing critical infrastructure (power, cooling, fire systems).
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Vodafone

VodafoneThree - SCIDA, Data Centre Management

Farnborough
Hybrid
Competitive basic salary + bonus
  • Providing technical advice to technical and program managers as part of change management activities.
  • Safety and Compliance, ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations, ISO and Defence standards (ISO27001, 14000, JSP 453).
  • Support Capacity and Projects management, space, power and cooling capacity along with planning upgrades, migrations, or new facility builds.
  • Provide SCIDA supporting site surveys & design, change management and submission, review and progression of Engineering Change Requests (ECR) for IT infrastructure. Manage and maintain DCIM Data
  • Centre Inventory Management System tools
  • Who you are

    • Excellent knowledge of CNI, defence and government data centre management, installation and design standards and policies Experience in delivering secure telecoms or critical infrastructure installations.
    • Strong practical knowledge of Rack/Cabinet installation, Fibre and Copper cabling standards, power system (AC/DC), earthing and bonding.
    • Ability to hold Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance.
    • MOD SCIDA certification.
    • ITIL Foundation, six Sigma or PMP highly preferred.

    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.

    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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