Senior Manager- Data Centre Core Network-Pune

About this Role

As a Senior Engineer in the Data Centre Network Service Design team, you will be responsible for leading the design of network services across Vodafone’s data centre infrastructure. This role is part of a centralised team within Vodafone Technology, focused on delivering high-performance, secure, and scalable network solutions. You will collaborate with subject matter experts, architects, project managers, and infrastructure services to ensure alignment with Vodafone’s strategic goals and policies.

Who are you

You are a skilled network design professional with a strong background in data centre technologies and cloud migration. You bring a collaborative mindset, clear communication, and a solution-oriented approach to complex challenges. You are passionate about designing innovative network solutions that support business growth and transformation.

What you will do

• Develop high-level design (HLD) documentation for network service solutions.
• Analyse service requirements to create optimised, high-performance network designs.
• Lead migration of services from legacy environments to SD-WAN, ACI, NSX, and private cloud platforms, adhering to Vodafone’s security zoning and routing standards.
• Forecast future performance, availability, and capacity needs based on business plans and usage trends.
• Deliver impactful presentations in internal and global client forums.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support service restoration and ensure seamless connectivity.
• Manage prioritisation and optimal utilisation of design resources.
• Oversee data centre network project designs and provide timely updates.
• Communicate solution strategies and product offerings effectively while designing innovative solutions.

What skills you need

• Proven experience in data centre build, consolidation, and migration to public cloud platforms.
• Expertise in SDN technologies including SD-WAN (Cisco Viptela), Cisco ACI, VMware NSX.
• Proficiency in network automation using Python, Terraform, and Ansible.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus data centre devices.
• Strong knowledge of switching (FabricPath), routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, BFD), segment routing, Ethernet, VXLAN.
• Familiarity with private and public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).

What skills you will learn

• Advanced network automation and orchestration techniques.
• Strategic network design aligned with global business objectives.
• Cross-functional collaboration in a global technology environment.
• Enhanced presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Exposure to cutting-edge cloud and SDN technologies.

About VOIS

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value and enhancing quality and efficiency across 28 countries, and operating from 7 locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain and the UK.
Over 29,000 highly skilled individuals are dedicated to being Vodafone Group’s partner of choice for talent, technology, and transformation. We deliver the best services across IT, Business Intelligence Services, Customer Operations, Business Operations, HR, Finance, Supply Chain, HR Operations, and many more.
Established in 2006, VOIS has evolved into a global, multi-functional organisation, a Centre of Excellence for Intelligent Solutions focused on adding value and delivering business outcomes for Vodafone.
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About Vodafone

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.