Job Description

About this Role
The DC Core Network Service Design Engineer plays a pivotal role within the centralised Data Centre Network Design team at Vodafone Technology. The individual will be responsible for the end-to-end design of network services for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with Vodafone's strategic direction and compliance with established policies. This role involves close collaboration with subject matter experts, architects, project managers, and infrastructure services to deliver standardised, high-performance solutions.
Who are you
You are a skilled network design professional with a strong foundation in data centre technologies and cloud migration. You bring a collaborative mindset, clear communication, and a solution-oriented approach to complex challenges. You are open-minded and committed to enabling effective product and service development through thoughtful design and stakeholder engagement.
What you will do
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.
What you'll do

• Develop high-level design (HLD) documentation for network service solutions.
• Analyse service requirements to create optimised, high-performance network designs.
• Design and migrate service connectivity 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.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support service restoration and ensure seamless connectivity.
• Manage design resources effectively, prioritising tasks to meet project timelines.
• Provide timely updates on data centre network project designs.
• Communicate solution strategies and product offerings clearly to stakeholders.

What skills you need

• Proven experience in data centre builds, consolidation, and migration to public cloud environments.
• Hands-on expertise in SDN technologies including SD-WAN, Cisco ACI, and VMware NSX.
• Proficiency in automation tools such as Python, Terraform, and Ansible.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco Nexus data centre devices.
• Familiarity with switching (FabricPath), routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, BFD), segment routing, Ethernet, VXLAN.
• Experience with private and public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Ability to deliver network solution designs within agreed timelines and support successful migrations.
• Clear communication of project status and updates to stakeholders.

What skills you will learn

• Advanced design methodologies for SDN and cloud-based environments.
• Cross-functional collaboration in a global telecoms setting.
• Strategic thinking in network service planning and optimisation.
• Enhanced automation and scripting capabilities for network operations.
• Exposure to Vodafone's global standards and security frameworks.

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
You may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone.
As part of our global family, whether that's Vodafone, Vodacom or VOIS, you'll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation. We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and 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.
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