IP Network Engineer

Aggregate function:  Technology
Business Area:  VT Netw. Strategy Archit. Eng.
Posting Country:  Greece
Date Posted:  27 Apr 2024
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.

What you’ll do

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.
• The engineering of the High and Low Level Design, network implementation, testing and quality
assurance activities in the Local Markets network.
• Developing and expanding the team’s technical skills and experience.
• IP connectivity design based on customer demand.
• Network optimization.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership
• Responsible for High Level and Low Level Design engineering and
network design optimization 
o Drive increased quality of our network end to end
o Provide HLDs, LLDs, define templates, modularize, and industrialize configuration items and their implementation.
o Deploy the network fit for purpose including understanding of how our services/applications layer will run across the network (capacity, capability, utilization)
o Implement segregation concepts
o Conduct proof of concept (POC) validation

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

• Responsible to ensure a network documentation
o Support the state-of-the art network documentation for the implemented solution that is aligned with Vodafone security guidelines
o Ensure the quality of the documentation
o Support the data population and accuracy of the Asset- and Change Management - Databases

• Responsible to ensure network harmonization and standardization across the Region / the local market
o Harmonize LAN network environments and servicesDrive network standards across local markets
o Drive + Support Network innovations such as SDN

• Collaboration and Teamwork
o Alignment with other engineering, implementation, and operations teams in Vodafone
o Development of harmonized solutions with other Vodafone markets and Vodafone security guidelines
o Share expertise with other network teams across Vodafone

Who you are

• BSc degree and 1-3 years work experience in an IT / network organization supporting large heterogeneous IP infrastructures
• R&S CCNP or CCNA certifications strongly recommended
• Goal-oriented and enjoy taking initiative as well as responsibility
• Experiences in project management
• Fluent English oral and written
• Cultural understanding and communication skills
• Strong team player and appreciate working in a project organization
• Considerable drive and interest in taking on new tasks and challenges
• Thorough experience in collaboration with the Office IT, Data center, service management and ITIL processes

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone 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's in it for you

•   Competitive pay, bonus & remuneration package 
•   Private Health & Medical Insurance  
•   Hybrid way of working: a blend of 60% remote and 40% 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, beauty corner, gym and parking 
•  Special employee offers and discounts 

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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.