VodafoneThree - LAN & Wi-Fi Integration Authority

Location: *Location Independent Worker
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri

*Location Independent Worker

As a Location Independent Worker, for operational reasons you may be required to perform your duties, either temporarily or permanently, from any of Vodafone’s UK offices or customer sites within a reasonable geographic area of your home address. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.

Who We Are

We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future’s being built – today.

We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress.

We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.

You’ll join a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the future we’re building. From day one, you’ll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Why VodafoneThree

Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last.

We’re not just expanding connectivity; we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country.

You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you’ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone.

We move at pace, because what we’re building matters – and we’re learning as we go. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we’re just getting started.

Join our UK Networks team, where we’re continually building and enhancing our network, connecting millions of people and businesses across the country. Be part of the team that makes it all happen – simplifying, automating, and bringing better connectivity than ever before, with giga-fast speed, to our customers.

What you’ll do

As a LAN & Wi-Fi Solution Design Authority you will create detailed technical designs for high profile customers, offering specialist expertise and full technical ownership. 
Acting as a subject matter expert, you will own the customer solution design during post sales delivery. You will take part in — and often lead — detailed design and integration workshops to capture technical requirements and define the best solution for the customer to maximise the value of Vodafone’s products

• You will plan and deliver end to end LAN, WLAN, SD WAN and NAC solutions based on customer requirements, including any necessary migration planning and testing
• You will carry out hands on build work when needed, including staging, commissioning and installing new network equipment.
• You will attend site visits and installations where necessary. 
• You will be responsible for ensuring the customer signs off the final solution and build.
• You will produce Vodafone work packages that break down detailed deliverables and the required resources within agreed SLAs.
• You will provide pre  and post sales consultancy to support new business opportunities and deliver 4th line support to the customer services organisation.
• You will support the development and evolution of Vodafone products, continuously seeking to improve the customer experience through the product lifecycle.
• You will work co-operatively with team members and colleagues, contributing positively and constructively to the achievement of team and organisational objectives.

Who you are  

• You will have industry recognised vendor qualification to Professional or Expert level. Cisco CCNP Enterprise minimum or related experience
• You will have experience of dealing face to face with customers in a high-level technical role (i.e., Consultant, Designer, Senior Engineer), including delivering presentations.
• You will be able to resolve complex problems in an ingenious manner.  Accepting responsibility for the consequences of decisions and developing decision criteria based on factors that affect Vodafone and its customers.
• You will have In-depth knowledge and practical experience of LAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, NAC.
• You will have experience in design & deployment of Enterprise level LAN infrastructure, including L2 & L3 technologies, as well as network access control. 
• You will have experience of varied Wi-Fi deployments; Indoor/Outdoor Wi-Fi, Wireless Mesh Networking, Wi-Fi 1 – 6, differing antennas, In depth knowledge of network management, network availability and capacity planning.
• You will have a sound understanding of Design best practice, business processes and frameworks (ITIL and eTOM) used to deliver complex customer solutions.   

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? 

We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. 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 we offer

We care about our people’s success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies.

Need to know

We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

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, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-us/) for guidance. 

We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements. 

During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are—your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we’re looking for authenticity and can’t wait to get to know the real you.

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