Job Responsibility

What you’ll be doing:

• Configuration of customer networks over the Vodafone IPVPN, Internet Products, SD-WAN and MSP core and transmission networks whilst ensuring that all associated customer and network documentation is maintained, inclusive of standard and non-standard customer solutions.  
• Prior to customer utilisation, and in accordance with customer network design criteria, ensure quality assurance is maintained, and carry out pre and post configuration testing to ensure error free installation and performance (Layers 1, 2 & 3).   Also responsible for OLO fault reporting & liaison
• Validate Customer Design Documentation (CDD), and/or customer order for technical accuracy and viability, whilst ensuring that any discrepancies are reported through identified local processes
• Carry out network configuration and associated activities in adherence to approved Local Work Instructions and GDA configuration guidelines in order to ensure that the integrity of core networks, all systems, databases, and network inventory is maintained
• Validate and carry out planned customer network changes both inside, and outside of departmental core working hours

What we are looking for:

• Excellent experience in the telecommunications field, demonstrating a strong background in data communications with a clear understanding of technologies and systems used, this should include some of the following; SDN, Frame Relay, ATM/ADSL, PDH/SDH, Cisco Routers & Switches, PPP, MLPPP, Ethernet, configuring Cisco, Alcatel and Juniper devices
• Good understanding of; TCP/IP protocols & services (TCP/UDP, IPSec, VoIP, SNMP, DNS, Radius/TACACS+, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF), Transmission fundamentals
• Understanding of MPLS VPN fundamentals and their application within a Service Provider environment, including the application of QoS mechanisms
• Experience of provisioning tools and network management applications such as Oracle IPSA, Alcatel5620SAM, Cramer, Alcatel5620 ATM, SDH / IP platforms: Nortel Preside and associated Mux elements, Marconi /EMOS, Marconi (MSH), Ericsson SOO MV36/MV38, SAP Portal.
• Knowledge of multi -vendor firewall configuration
• Preferable: Valid Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) qualification or Juniper JNCIA Junos accreditation or Valid Cisco Certified Professional qualification (CCNP/CCIP)

We’re proud to offer equal opportunities regardless of age, cultural background, disability, gender, marital status, nationality, political belief, race, religious or sexual orientation. We can only leverage this diversity by building an inclusive culture where everyone is respected, can be themselves and strive to be their best. That way we can build a better future for our employees, our partners, the communities we work in and our customers.