Job Description

About this Role
As a DC Network Engineer within the Network Service Design team at VOIS, you will play a pivotal role in designing high-performance, secure, and scalable data centre network solutions. You will be responsible for the end-to-end design of network services, ensuring alignment with Vodafone's strategic goals and security standards. This role involves close collaboration with subject matter experts, architects, project managers, and infrastructure services to deliver standardised, future-ready network solutions.
Who are you
You are a detail-oriented and collaborative professional with a strong background in data centre network design and migration. You are passionate about innovation, possess excellent communication skills, and are committed to delivering high-quality, secure, and efficient network solutions. You thrive in a team environment and are driven by the opportunity to contribute to transformative projects.
What you'll do

• Develop high-level designs (HLD) for network service solutions.
• Design and implement high-performance, optimised connectivity solutions for services transitioning from legacy networks to SD-WAN, ACI, NSX, and private cloud environments.
• Ensure compliance with Vodafone's security zoning and routing standards.
• Forecast future performance, availability, and capacity requirements based on business plans and service portfolios.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support service restoration and ensure seamless connectivity.
• Manage the design of data centre network projects and provide timely updates to stakeholders.
• Optimise the utilisation of design resources and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Communicate solution strategies and product offerings clearly while designing innovative solutions.

What skills you need

• Proven experience in data centre builds, consolidation, and migration to public cloud environments.
• Hands-on expertise in:

• Software Defined Networking (SDN): SD-WAN, Cisco ACI, VMware NSX.
• Automation tools: Python, Terraform, Ansible.
• Cisco Nexus data centre devices.
• Networking protocols and technologies: FabricPath, OSPF, BGP, BFD, Segment Routing, Ethernet, VXLAN.
• Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP.
• Strong understanding of network service design principles and security standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and communicate technical strategies effectively.

What skills you will learn

• Advanced network service design methodologies aligned with Vodafone's global standards.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in SDN and cloud networking.
• Enhanced skills in cross-functional collaboration and project-based delivery.
• Strategic thinking in network planning and capacity forecasting.
• Continuous improvement in automation and infrastructure as code practices.

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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