Network Datacenter IP Engineering Senior Specialist

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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

•    Develop projects that increases network efficiency and reduces opex,
o    DC topology project:   create an end to end transport topology with using existing resources, manage the relation between different departments and vendors in order to reach the target
o    5G preperation for Core services TOC PART : prepare the methodology for getting ready to 5G, define the needs, prepare a initial plan, follow up over regions. 
o    SDN Readiness for transport:  prepare project plans for the readiness to SDN, inline with the group strategy
•    Capacity planning of the IP DC & TOC  Network infrastructure to ensure that adequate capacity is available to meet traffic demands.
•    Ability to automate IP design configuration using python, etc.
•    Design solutions for all IT enterprise and Call Center Services.
•    Project management of the activities related to the network and Network security.
•    Assess project risks and develop procedures, prepare Project status reports and follow up of Regional Project implementation
•    Define equipment to be used in the network and determine equipment type and quantities to be used in the projects,
•    Support to L3,L2  and L1 team for solving complex and critical problems.
•    Team player able to cooperate closely with all divisions within company in a friendly manner without losing the integrity of his/her purpose as IP Core Network.
•    Collect coverage/capacity demand from related departments to design the network, assess traffic demand, define link protection methodology,
•    Create design solutions and planning guidelines to enable efficient and standardized network.
•    Manage Vendor for all technical improvements to meet IP DC & TOC Network requirements
•    Optimize access network by using new hub points, prepare reroute plans in order to maximize network availability, optimize network by checking the utilization reports, prepare new capacity plans in order to maximize the efficiency
•    Continually seek opportunities to decrease operational costs within the network
•    Follow up latest DC technologies, follow-up internal and global transport related trials and report them to Vodafone Global and legal authority.
Follow up Vodafone Global technical strategy/guidelines and implement it to local network.

Who you are

•    Graduate from a reputable university as electrical, electronics, electronics and telecommunication or computer engineering
•    Master degree in Electrical/Electronic field or MBA is also desired
•    Have minimum 6 years of experience in telecommunication
•    Have min 4 years of telecommunication transport planning/operation experience 
•    Have IP Network certifications, including CCNP, CCIE
•    Very good knowledge on IP/MPLS and L2/L3 VPN Technologies
•    Have a good experience on IP routing protocols such as IS-IS, BGP, signalling protocols such as LDP, RSVP.
•    Hands-on experience on Cisco high end Routers
•    Hands on experience on Huawei Routers/Switches.
•    Know-how for Mobile Network Architecture & IT Datacenter Architecture
•    Internet Service Provider network topology architecture know-how
•    Voip and Data Service terminology experience
•    Very Good knowledge on SDN and NFV concept
•    Good command of English
•    Have driving licenses
•    Have not restriction for mobility
•    Excellent communications skills
•    Takes personal responsibility
•    Can do, delivers, drives Vodafone to win

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

We like to keep them flexible:

•    Vflexy: Flexible Benefits Program 
•    Hybrid working kit
•    Ergonomic kit allowance 
•    Digital meal voucher
•    Flexible transportation allowance.
•    Employee assistance hotline & counselling
•    Comprehensive and flexible private health insurance
•    Discounted price deals for wide range of products & services 

Plus, plenty more to enjoy!

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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.

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Together we can.