IP Core Network Engineer

Aggregate function:  Technology
Business Area:  VT Network Operations
Posting Country:  Portugal
Date Posted:  26 Nov 2024
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.

What you’ll do

Preventive and corrective second level troubleshooting ensuring quality and continuity of service and the restoring time for IP Network Elements.

Perform data configuration, software rollout and support integration activities with Planning, Design and Delivery teams.

 

Accountabilities:

  • 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 automation

  • Provides technical inputs for Self-healing

Who you are

  • Bachelor or Master's degree on Engineering or Computer Science

  • Cisco Certification CCNA

  • Expert knowledge and experience on IP/MPLS networks (min 3y)

  • Expert Knowledge in the area of the installation and configuration of network components (Routers, Switches, MBH, BNG,…) with more evidence in BNGs and Multicast

  • Automation & scripting Tools developing experience is a plus

  • SW Engineering knowledge Python, SW Frameworks, REST API, etc

  • 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 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.

What's in it for you

We want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. There are lots of ways we support this, including hybrid working and generous parental leave. You'll also get four Spirit Days a year to focus on your personal development and wellbeing, plus a host of other great benefits too.

Who we are

You may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone.

As part of our global family, whether that's Vodafone, Vodacom or _VOIS, you'll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation. We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, 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.

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.