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Specialist - Data Center Networks

Posting Country:  Lesotho
Date Posted:  17 Mar 2026
Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent

At Vodacom, 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. 

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Job Title:                                      Specialist: Data Centre Network

Reports to:                                   Manager Data Networks

Department:                                 Access Networks

 Job Purpose:

To support the Data centre network division in the provision of end to end network support and services delivery for Packet Switched Core, Circuit Switched Core, Radio Access Network and Enterprise business.

 Key Accountabilities:

  • Team lead in Core Network datacentre solutions and services
  • Build datacentre core services budgets for management
  • Liaise with suppliers on new technologies and equipment in accordance with set SLAs
  • Create SLAs and OLAs for Core datacentre infrastructure
  • Management review of Vodafone STEP program
  • Deploy best fit architecture for Core datacentre services to meet TechComs2025 strategy
  • Ensure proper running of Data Services, Security adherence and National & International Transit
  • Ensure deployment of Network Security perimeter zones
  • Ensure hardware and software upgrades are implemented according to security patch & S/W management policies
  • Compile network security reports and resolve findings
  • Day to day network performance and security monitoring
  • Ensure proper running of Data Services, Security adherence and National & International Transit

 Qualifications and Experience:

  • 3 - 5 years’ experience in IP Core & Datacentre Networks
  • Bachelors’ Degree Computer Engineering and/or equivalent
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional – Data Centre
  • Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure

Competencies:

  • Cisco Certified Network Professional CCNP
  • CISCO Application Centric Infrastructure
  • Understanding of virtual and cloud technologies.
  • Understanding of Open source tools
  • Understanding of telecommunication systems
  • Solid understanding of OSI Model
  • Solid understanding of the TCP/IP stack
  • Project management skills

 

Commitment from Vodacom

Vodacom is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognized, developed and rewarded. We believe that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of people’s individual differences - we are not only multinational but multicultural too. At Vodacom you will have access to our excellent flexible benefits programme that you would expect from any global company.

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