Cloud Operations Engineer

Aggregate function:  Technology
Business Area:  VT Network Operations
Posting Country:  Greece
Date Posted:  3 Apr 2025
Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent

At Vodafone, 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. 

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.

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What you’ll do

As a Cloud Operation Engineer, you will be part of the Cloud team, that is in charge for the operations of cloud environment used to virtualize network functions in Vodafone network.
Main responsibilities and activities are:
•    Managing and supporting a mixed environment of Vmware ESX, Tanzu  and Openshift Cloud Platforms.
•    Installing, configuring, implementing the Cloud infrastructure
•    Performing  troubleshooting, incident management and error handling for cloud platforms.
•    Executing change management, fault management, service request processes.
•    Evaluating  new versions, firmware and patches. Implementing major upgrades and security patches regularly.
•    Discussing platform evolution with vendors and design teams
•    Implementing security policies and fixing vulnerabilities on platforms according to the best practices and company procedures. 
•    Periodic monitoring of platforms, performance tuning, capacity planning and trend analysis.
•    Providing assistance in new projects during all stages, including: assessment, planning, designing, initiation, implementation.
•    Maintaining operational readiness, ensuring complete recovery in the event of a disaster. Attend DR tests regularly, update the policies and procedures as required.
•    Incident, change and problem management for Cloud platforms
•    Life cycle management of cloud infrastructure
•    Technology vendors management

Who you are

•    University degree from telecommunications engineering, information technology or equivalent STEM degree with ICT experience
•    At least 3 years experience working in a large, enterprise environment working with problem solving, troubleshooting and analysis processes
•    Good knowledge of Cloud, CAAS/PAAS/IAAS technologies.
•    Excellent working experience on VMware and Redhat Linux.
•    Good knowledge of Storage, SAN, Network 
•    Good knowledge of vROPS, PowerCLI, DevOps tools.
•    System/cloud administration experience with Vmware ESX, Openshift Cloud Platform
•    Good knowledge of automation solutions (Ansible, Git, Python)
•    Preferred (not mandatory) technical certifications (VCTA, VCP, VCAP)

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people 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 still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's in it for you

•   Competitive pay, bonus & remuneration package 
•   Private Health & Medical Insurance  
•   Hybrid way of working: a blend of remote and office-based working, including the option to work up to 20 days from abroad 
•   Remote work equipment to help you create a comfortable, ergonomic workspace at home  
•   Unlimited access to learning resources and trainings 
•   Vodafone Parental Leave: 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave to all employees regardless of gender, sexual orientation or length of service  
•   Spirit of Vodafone Day: one day each quarter dedicated to your personal development 
•   Extra days off: Vodafone Day, Family Day, Volunteering Day  
•   Needless to say, we cater for your communication wherever you are 
•  Office amenities (subject to the office location): such as restaurant, gym and parking 
•  Special employee offers and discounts
 
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Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

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, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.

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.