Network Engineer

Would you like to be part of our new adventure? Vodafone Group is launching its new technological HUB (MSH), an international center of excellence dedicated to research and development of technical solutions, such as Secure Networks, 5G and 6G development, Open RAN, IoT, MPN & MEC and UCC for Vodafone Business, platforms and enterprise solutions.

Come and join us to create the future together!

To fulfill the Technology requirements of the IoT programme, The Vodafone Group has developed its own IoT Service Platforms to target the key strategic growth area of Internet of Things & Consumer Electronics, designed specifically to meet the needs of Global IoT customers, protected by Vodafone IPR. To support Vodafone’s key strategic growth areas of Internet of Things, Automotive and Consumer Electronics, Network Strategy and Engineering department require a highly capable and experienced Technical Packet Switched Designer (Mobile Core & IP) to support the delivery of a multi-million euro programme across Vodafone Group Technology and Operating Companies. This IoT Packet Switched Network Engineer will be responsible for the IoT system integration design of various IoT products, services & features as well as the reference framework.

The network engineer will have the following responsibilities:

• Understand, review and challenge the solutions in the HLD on Mobile Packet Core & IP networks and convert these to Implementation Design documents (LLD).
• Create detailed design documentations specifying the configuration matrix, security implications and guidelines followed.
• Create the Mobile Core network strategy and roadmap for IoT and its evolution for next 3 to 5 years.
• Be responsible for Capacity Management on the network.
• Make decisions that have impact on project scheduling, planning, and successful completion of deliverables.
• Act as a mentor and share experiences to other team members.
• Provide timely analysis on problems with updates to management and escalate if necessary, on particular projects.

• Full understanding and hands-on experience on configuring and troubleshooting network elements from Mobile core packet switch platforms like SGSN/CSGN, MME, GGSN/PGW, NB-IoT.
• Experience on working with 2G/3G/4G/LTE mobile packet core nodes for a network operator and/or equipment vendor.
• Deep understanding of call protocols, call flows and products in mobile networks.
• A good understanding of 5G technologies Cloud, Automation.
• Ability to lead and manage virtual technology teams, managing different stakeholders from business, technology, operators during solution design and implementation phases.
• Experience with integrating defined 3GPP interfaces to external nodes DNS/RADIUS/PCRF/IMS.
• Strong skills in network design documentation creation.
• Understanding of NFV infrastructure.
• Knowledge of OSS/BSS tools for Fault and Performance management.

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.

Together we can

At Vodafone, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We take pride in our commitment to providing equal opportunities to individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We firmly believe that diversity includes a spectrum of experiences, and we welcome and support individuals with functional diversity.

Our mission is to create an accessible workplace where all team members can thrive, regardless of their unique abilities or challenges. We are committed to making reasonable accommodations to ensure that everyone can fully participate and excel in our organization. We value the unique perspectives and talents that individuals with functional diversity bring to our team and consider them an integral part of our success and innovation.

We recognize and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workplace so that we are as diverse as the customers and communities we serve. 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.

Benefits

• Hybrid working.
• Direct Contract with Vodafone VOIS.
• Ticket Restaurants.
• Intensive Summer Hours (8:00 am-3:00 pm).
• Social benefits.
• Flexible retribution plan.
• Training plan.
• 25 days of vacation + December 24 and 31.

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REF: 253050