Senior IP Design & Optimization Engineer
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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
• Devise services solutions & design for IP Backhaul & Access considering network evolution and future-proofness across the European Region
• Introduce service performance dimensioning and KPI guidelines for the access and backhauling and track related service performance KPIs
• Define QoS objectives and parameterization in IP Access and Backhaul network segment as part of a harmonized & optimized End to End QoS concept
• Optimize Service performance through E2E alignment of Transmission and Transport design & use of best practices
• Assess security compliance of IP Access & Backhaul NW acroos the European Region and provide recommendations/support plan definition to fill the gaps
• Drive the introduction of SDN in relevant network segments
• Alignment with network technology strategy and architecture, as well as efficient adaptation to local needs and requirements of local markets. Liaise with vendors and with other functions of Vodafone, to drive the evolution and design of Services in the markets in scope
• QoS objectives and parameterization in Transmission (Microwave) and Transport network as part of a harmonized & optimized End to End QoS concept
• Service optimization through E2E alignment of Transmission (Microwave) & transport design & use of best practices
• Performance KPIs for Access and Backhaul Network Segment
• Assess compliancy of the networks with Security Guidelines
Who you are
• University degree in Computer Science or Electrical engineering. MSc Telecommunications – preferred.
• 5 years of professional experience in the telecom industry
• Professional certificated (e.g. CCNP, CCIE) will be an advantage
Deep knowledge of IP Access & Backhaul technologies & architectures (routers/mw)
• Knowledge of techniques to secure services and Infrastructure
• Experience in deploy and optimize SDN solutions
• Able to challenge given solutions and identify innovation opportunities
• Able to understand & interact in both business & technical domains, capturing customer requests and adopting design accordingly
• Able to engage markets in collaboration on technical topics
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
• Award-winning work environment -certified #1 Top Employer in Greece
• 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 from abroad
• Unlimited connectivity with our mobile, landline and Vodafone TV services – Experience first what our customers love
• 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
• Remote work equipment to help you create a comfortable, ergonomic workspace at home
• Spirit of Vodafone days: dedicated time to pause, develop new skills and connect with our teams, values and services
• Extra days off: Vodafone Day, Family Day, Volunteering Day
• Office amenities (subject to the office location): such as restaurant, beauty corner, gym and parking
• Special employee offers and discountsts
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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.