Fixed IP Core & Int. Tech Sr. Specialist

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At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

Role Purpose

• Planning all configuration changes, H/W expansions, and S/W upgrades for Fixed IP Core Nodes: IGWs & P-Routers following change management guidelines
• Provisioning new fixed IP core nodes, finalizing all acceptance requirements, and handover to operations team
• Manage the service and feature should be provided to Vodafone fixed and mobile customers
• Assure the utilization and performance of Vodafone peeing and international links to maintain the required availability & operating within the design KPIs
• Manage end-to-end TX capacity planning for Fixed IP Core network.
• Applying the configuration needed for adding new nodes and services in fixed core network like CDNs, BNGs, PEs
• Building highest technical skills
• Adequacy/compliance to company values

Key Accountabilities & Decision Ownership

• Applying the needed configuration changes over fixed IP core nodes
• H/W expansions, and S/W upgrades for Fixed IP Core Nodes: IGWs & P-Routers
• Provisioning new fixed IP core nodes, finalizing all acceptance requirements, and handover to operations team
• Manage the service and feature should be provided to Vodafone fixed and mobile customers
• Assure the utilization and performance of Vodafone peeing and international links to maintain the required availability & operating within the design KPIs
• Manage end-to-end TX capacity planning for Fixed IP Core network.
• Applying the configuration needed for adding new nodes and services in fixed core network like CDNs, BNGs, PEs

Core Competencies, Knowledge, and Experience

Education:

B.Sc. Degree in communication / electronics engineering

Work Experience:

Minimum of 3 years; post qualification experience preferably in an ISP environment.

Technical skills:

• BS in Electronics and Communication Engineering.
• 3 years’ experience in ISP or equivalent experience.
• Excellent computer skills.
• CCNA, CCNP-SP is a MUST.
• CCIE-SP is a plus.
• Hands on experience in HW & SW for multi-vendor network "Cisco, Juniper, Huawei & Nokia"
• Familiar with Different multi-vendors syntax (Cisco IOS, Cisco IOS-XE, Cisco XR, JUNOS, NOKIA OS, Huawei OS).
• Hand on experience in BGP, ISIS, OSPF, L2vpn, L3vpn, VPLS, traffic engineering and NNI
• Experience in International links configuration & capacity planning
• DPI knowledge and relevant work experience is preferred
• Caching and CDNs solutions knowledge is preferred
• SDN knowledge is a plus.
• Python knowledge is a plus.

Personal skills:

Analytical and interpersonal skills are essential; together with an ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Special requirements:

A good command of written and spoken English is required.

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

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Together we can.