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Network Operations Specialist

Aggregate function:  Technology
Business Area:  VBTS VF Bus. Technology Sol.
Posting Country:  United Kingdom
Date Posted:  8 May 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.

Location: Belfast + Field/Hybrid  
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday – Friday  + On-call

 

 

*Hybrid - At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. 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 a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives. 

 

 

At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company.  We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.

 


Join our Vodafone Business Technology Solutions team, where we support businesses of all sizes with world-class technology solutions. We design and develop our Fixed Line solutions, drive efficiency through automation and AI, and implement it all directly with our customers. 

 

 

What you’ll do
 

 

As a Network Operations Specialist you will join a team of other specialist engineers supporting our dedicated customer’s network. Our customer is a utility company in Northern Ireland with a country wide network utilising data/IP equipment, servers, virtual servers and telecoms transmission equipment. You will be responsible for design, implementation and the support of IP networks, as well as monitoring and maintaining existing Cisco networks, updating IOS and fixing faults. 

 

 

Who you are  

 

 

  • Driving License
  • HND / Degree or industry networking certifications and/or relevant Industry Experience
  • Industry networking certification – CCNA or equivalent minimum
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)
  • Ability to work both in a team and on your own efficiently and effectively
  • Ability to work in a focused manner under pressure to meet tight deadlines
  • Ability to manage own workload to best meet the demands of the business
  • Skilled in evaluation, analytical and problem-solving
  • Flexible attitude to working hours
  • Self-motivated
  • Attention to detail without compromising productivity
  • Adaptability and the ability to learn new skills quickly
  • Eligibility for BPSS / SC clearance
  • Ability to encourage the growth of talent within the team and improve performance

 

 

Technical experience and certification in some or all of the following :-

 

 

  • Cisco routing and switching - CCNA minimum
  • Cisco firewalls
  • Windows server and Active Directory
  • Cyber security applications eg IPS

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 we offer


We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success. That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools, market leading parental leave policies.

 

 

Together we can 

 

Vodafone UK 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-vodafone/) for guidance.
 

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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