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IP Network Engineer

Aggregate function:  Technology
Business Area:  VT Network Operations
Posting Country:  Portugal
Date Posted:  7 May 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.

Join Us

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

  • Senior IP Network Engineer able to drive complex SECGW and Backhaul projects without impacts as well as SW and HW changes without disruptions to the business
  • Preventive and Corrective second level troubleshooting ensuring quality and continuity of service for IP Network Elements
  • Perform network and service configuration, software rollout and support integration activities with Planning, Design and Delivery teams 
  • Provide Troubleshooting, Analysis & Problem solution for critical situations
  • Implement preventive software correction packages on nodes to solve network problems
  • Participate in Acceptance & Testing of new nodes, systems, features & services
  • Implement software & hardware system upgrades and updates 
  • Provides technical input for Network Automation 
  • Provides technical inputs for Self-Healing techniques

Who you are

  • Bachelor or Master's degree on Engineering or Computer Science  
  • Cisco Certification CCNP (plus)
  • Experience on IP/MPLS networks with strong understanding of networking protocols, including ISIS, BGP, MPLS, QoS, MPLS/SR-TE, L2VPN/L3VPN/EVPN (min 5y) 
  • Knowledge in the Installation and Configuration of IP network Elements (Routers, Switches, MBH, SecGW, …) with more evidence in SecGW and Backhaul network, that are playing a capital role in the Operations IP Access cluster 
  • 5 Years of experience in Juniper SECGW and Cisco Backhaul networks 
  • Automation & Scripting Tools developing experience is a plus 
  • Software Engineering knowledge (e.g. Python, SW Frameworks, REST API, CNC, and other) 
  • Project Management 
  • English language (spoken and written)

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

  • Hybrid Work Model - Flexible hybrid work model with 8-10 in-office days per month, managed by team leaders
  • Vodafone Products and Services - Employees get a mobile phone, free communication plan, data card, and various discounts on services and products
  • Recognition - Recognition programs for innovative, creative, high-potential employees and exemplary behaviors
  • Health and Well-being - Well-being Program offers nutrition and psychological consultations, webinars, workshops, and discounts on various services and products
  • Learning - Access to Communities of Practice and a customizable digital training platform with high-quality content (namely Harvard Business Publishing and Skillsoft)
  • Local and International Mobility - Internal recruitment with local and international rotation opportunities across departments and roles

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.

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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