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2nd Line IP Network Engineer

Aggregate function:  Technology
Business Area:  VT Network Operations
Posting Country:  Romania
Date Posted:  12 Mar 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.

Your day to day:

As a Network Operation Engineer you will be in charge of O&M activities on the VF-IP “OfficeLan” and VF CORE IP network 
You will collaborate with the team in incident troubleshooting, problem resolution and implementation of the new projects and services.
You will implement all software and applications needed for the analysis of the network as well as the patches and work-arounds to amend faulty configurations.
 

With these activities you will have a great impact on our business:

•    Develop software solutions for automating delivery and troubleshoot of the network.
•    Develop scripting solution to sustain task automation and auto-resolution of potential outages
•    Modify and adjust scripts/software solution according to latest changes on the network architecture
•    Achieving the SLA targets for the services managed by the Office Lan team.
•    Minimize the impact of changes on service continuity.
•    Ensure the agreed timeline in the delivery of new projects.
•    Ensure the implementation and support of the security baselines
•    Ensure 7x24h support to the internal customers during on-duty shifts.
•    Regular support for night shifts
•    24/7 on-call duty for 2nd Level activities
•    Operational lifecycle tasks of IP-Core and Access-networks 
•    Standard request fulfilments
•    Incident & Problem Mgmt. tasks on system level
•    Responsibility for availability of network devices
•    Implement CORE IP Projects tasks for designated area in strong collaboration with engineering department
•    Walkthroughs & Health checks for IP-Core and IP Access NEs (Network Elements)
•    Find potential for automation tasks in daily work
 

With these skills you are a great candidate:

•    Ability to adjust scripts/automation solution to support troubleshooting on IP network
•    Ability to debug Software solution used for mitigation and auto-mitigation of incidents, applications ( L7 ) network issue by tracing analysis ( Wireshark) 
•    Ability to manage complex troubleshooting on IP multivendor network.
•    Deep knowledge of the networking Protocols, standards and security solutions
•    At least 3 years experience in managing IP Lan and IP CORE network in large organization.
•    German language beginner level, English advanced level

 

Must have technical / professional qualifications: 
•    Cisco CCNA/CCNP certification or equivalent
•    JNCIA Junos/ JNCIA-SEC certification or equivalent
•    Scripting
•    Proven multi-years experience in the following technologies:
•    Cisco IOS-XE/NX-OS/IOS-XR
•    Cisco R&S families ( ASR,Cat,ISR,Nexus,etc)
•    Cisco Firepower/ASA firewall
•    Cisco Security ISE infrastructure
•    Cisco wi-fi solutions
•    Juniper JunOS
•    Juniper SRX Firewalls
•    Forti-OS
•    Fortinet Proxy appliances / Fortimanager architecture
•    Infoblox DNS/DHCP servers
•    AntiDDoS ( Arbor / Radware) and Deep Packet Inspection (- DPI ( allot) platforms
•    Unix/Linux and CentOs Server knowledge
•    Strong knowledge and experience in operating CISCO ACI 
•    Anti- Sabotage prevention rule will be required to fulfil 

Sounds like the perfect job? We’ve got even more to offer:

•    Hybrid way of working
•    Medical and dental services 
•    Life and hospitalization insurance 
•    Dedicated employee phone subscription 
•    Take control of your benefits and choose any of the below options: MEAL TICKETS/ PRIVATE PENSION/ VACATION VOUCHERS/ CULTURAL VOUCHERS within the budget.
•    Special discounts for gyms and retailers 
•    Annual Company Bonus 
•    Ongoing Education – we continuously invest in you to ensure you have everything needed to excel on the job and enhance your skills  
•    You get to work with tried and trusted web-technology 
•    We let you write your own story by planning vacations: go for a trip, experience new things, have fun and enjoy your 23 days off.
•    Special Paternal Program - 4 months of paid paternity leave

 

We recognize and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workplace so that we are as diverse as the customers and communities we serve. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, color, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social or marital status. 


Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job advert, we encourage you to apply as you may be just the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help see how your skills fit in.  
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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.

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