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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.

The Role

Responsible for the design and implementation of LAN network capabilities that support reliable and secure hosted and collaborative services across the whole Vodafone business, mainly focused in Gi/Service LAN, Management LAN, Data Center and Office IT environments.
Responsible for engineering (capacity management, sw and hw lifecycle management, third level support, vendor management) of VF UK mobile network security devices (mainly but not limited to firewalls, VPN concentrators and proxies) and the IP LAN devices (switches, routers, load balancers) that allow the integration of the network security devices with the rest of VF UK network.

Responsible for the engineering of the High and Low Level Design, network implementation, testing and quality assurance activities in the Local Markets network. Responsible for IP connectivity design over these environments based on customer demand, according to the guidelines and zoning model defined by Global Technology Security.

Responsible for definition of the IP network evolution and optimization activities on these environments, as well as the performance analysis and improvements devised as necessary.

Responsible for network optimization. 

With us you will:

Responsible for High Level and Low Level Design engineering and network design optimization

• Drive increased quality of our network end to end
• Provide HLDs, LLDs, define templates, modularize and industrialize configuration items and their implementation.
• Deploy the network fit for purpose including understanding of how our services/applications layer will run across the network (capacity, capability, utilisation)
• Implement Virtualisation and segregation concepts
• Conduct proof of concept (POC) validation

Responsible for optimal implementation process that delivers ensured quality.

•  Decrease the design and implementation costs and to achieve a harmonized & simplified network infrastructure
• Take control over CAPEX budget; forecast, planning, allocation, approval process, administration
• Deployment of the validated solution to its operational environment and deliver training
• Planning of Changes and support of Change Management Process
• Supervision of external supporters and 3rd parties 
• Quality assurance in the  design and implementation process
• Support, Test & Accept / Audit  the deployed solution
• Hand over the accepted solution to Operations and Maintenance
• Manage and control the different existing test environments
• Define necessary test catalogues and test plans
• Document test & QA activities
• Drive knowledge transfer and technical skill development within Network Implementation team

  Responsible to ensure a network documentation

• Support the state-of-the art network documentation for the implemented solution that is aligned with TSO architecture
• Ensure the quality of the documentation
• Support the data population and accuracy of the Asset- and Change Management - Databases 

Responsible to ensure network harmonisation and standardization across the Region / the local market

• Harmonize LAN network environments and services 
• Drive network standards across Local markets
• Drive + Support  Network innovations as SDN

Collaboration and Teamwork

• Alignment with other engineering, implementation, and operations teams in Vodafone
• Development of harmonized solutions within Regions and TSO
• Share expertise with other network teams across Vodafone

Apply if you have:

• Detailed Knowledge in passive network- and Data Centre infrastructure 
• Expert Knowledge in networks (TCP/IP, Protocols, Structures, Hardware, Security)
• Expert Knowledge in the area of the installation and configuration of network components (Routers, Switches, VPN Gateways, Firewalls, Proxies and others)
• Expert Knowledge in routing protocols, WLAN technology, DHCP, DNS, AD
• Expert Knowledge in network management and network analysis
• Experience in collaboration with the Office IT, Data centre, service management and ITIL processes 

Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

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