Product Architect with Fortinet (Bucharest and Iasi)
Who we are
VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.
Technology VOIS Romania is a purpose driven technology excellence centre and one of the largest national IT&C employers, delivering app development, IoT, cloud, data analysis, cybersecurity, network and communications, as well as digital services to Vodafone and all its partners.
About this Role
We are seeking a Product Architect with expertise in Fortinet technologies to lead the design and delivery of SDN and Security solutions for business customers globally. This role involves translating product requirements into high-level designs, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with technical, legal, and regulatory standards. The individual will collaborate across internal teams and external partners to bring innovative connectivity products to market.
What you will do
• Engage with Commercial, Product Management, and Technology teams to shape product backlogs and requirements
• Translate functional and non-functional needs into end-to-end technical solutions, including cost estimation
• Own the high-level design and ensure alignment with product requirements
• Act as technical design authority across architecture, service models, security, privacy, and compliance
• Lead technical aspects of vendor management and product improvement
• Support product lifecycle management, including in-life operations and end-of-life transitions
• Provide strategic technology guidance and contribute to organisational improvement
• Deliver technical product collateral and guide solution consultants
• Review supplier documentation and support delivery alignment
• Assess requirements and contribute to RFx creation and evaluation
• Ensure timely and budget-conscious product delivery
• Identify innovation opportunities and enhance customer experience
• Document product and solution details
• Support connectivity strategy and refine service models
• Simplify complex problems for diverse audiences
Who you are
Essential:
• Collaborative mindset with strong communication and presentation skills
• Expertise in Fortinet SDWAN, SDLAN, SASE, and traditional routing
• Experience working with internal stakeholders, external partners, and geographically dispersed teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver within strict timelines
• Skilled in handling complex solutions and product lifecycle activities
• Higher education in networking, computer science, or related field
Desirable:
• Knowledge of Mobile and Fixed Networks
• Experience with Agile frameworks
• Proven leadership in telecoms solution design for multinational operators
• Familiarity with cloud-native concepts (AWS, GCP, containers/K8S)
• Understanding of software development, DevOps, API methodology, and gateways
• Exposure to next-gen orchestration and assurance solutions
What’s in it for you
• Hybrid work model with flexibility to work from home
• Access to medical and dental services
• Life and hospitalisation insurance
• Dedicated employee phone subscription
• Discounts at gyms and retail partners
• Annual company bonus
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Exposure to trusted web technologies
• Opportunity to contribute to transformative technology initiatives
• Flexible vacation policy
• Special paternity programme offering four months of paid leave
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.
Join Us
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.
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