Vodafone: VodafoneThree - Technical Design Authority
Headquarters: United Kingdom
URL: http://vodafone.com
Job Details
- Location: Homebased
- Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
- Working Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week), Monday to Friday
Homebased Working: Our homebased working means you’ll work from home almost all the time and come together on certain occasions during the year to be creative, collaborative, and simply connect. 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. 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, and we are building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed and voices are heard.
Why VodafoneThree
Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country. You will join our Vodafone Business Technology Solutions team, where we design and develop Fixed Line solutions, drive efficiency through automation and AI, and implement solutions directly with our customers.
What You’ll Do
Working within UK Technology Services, the Fixed Data Services (FDS) team supports the delivery of Vodafone core IP and data products. The Fixed WAN Technical Design Authority helps design, implement, and continuously improve low-level designs (LLDs) for Vodafone UK enterprise WAN solutions.
Low-Level Design (LLD) Development
- Produce detailed low-level design documentation for fixed WAN services, including technologies such as MPLS, IPVPN, SD-WAN, and Dedicated Internet Access (DIA).
- Design network solutions that integrate with existing WAN environments, aiming to minimise disruption and maximise compatibility for customers.
- Develop supporting design materials, such as network diagrams, configuration templates, and integration workflows to support service delivery and operational teams.
- Act as a subject matter expert in at least one product area.
WAN Network Design & Configuration
- Design WAN architectures that meet client needs, focusing on performance, redundancy, security, and scalability.
- Work on routing protocols like BGP, OSPF, and MPLS VPN.
- Design connectivity between customer sites, data centres, and cloud platforms, ensuring optimal traffic flow and redundancy.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (network architects, sales teams, and project managers) to align design with business needs.
- Engage with clients to gather technical requirements and provide WAN design consultancy.
- Work with third-party vendors to ensure integration of hardware and software for WAN deployment.
Documentation & Standards
- Maintain comprehensive department documentation on design standards, technical solutions, and best practices.
- Ensure designs align with industry standards and comply with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain and update technical LLD templates to reflect new technologies and best practices.
Technical Support & Troubleshooting
- Assist the operations team in the handover of LLDs, providing technical guidance for deployment and troubleshooting.
- Support network performance analysis and recommend optimisations to enhance WAN service delivery.
- Provide technical advice and support during incident resolution and post-incident reviews.
- Keep abreast of emerging networking technologies, particularly in the WAN space (e.g., SD-WAN, cloud networking).
Who You Are
- Degree, HND, relevant certifications, or equivalent practical experience in computer networking, telecommunications engineering, or a related field.
- Relevant Cisco and/or Juniper professional certifications are desirable. Equivalent hands-on experience in enterprise WAN design, implementation, and support will also be considered.
- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) or equivalent advanced technical expertise is advantageous.
Note: 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.
What We Offer
- Great pay and bonuses.
- Up to 28 days off plus bank holidays.
- Paid time for charity work.
- Personalised benefits including discounts, vouchers, and a pension plan.
- Career development through learning tools and parental leave policies.
Need to Know
- We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority; all offers of employment are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks.
- If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website.
- We value authenticity and encourage you to rely on your own knowledge and skills during the interview process.
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