Data Core Engineering Authority Job at Vodafone (Newbury)

Job Description

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.

Job Responsibility

Lead some of the activities of the UK regional engineering delivery team within Data Core Engineering
Being accountable for low level design document creation, configuration and implementation and optimisation of multiple network elements of the Mobile Data Core network (including SGSN, MME, AMF, SPGW, UPF, Radius, DPI, MSP, PCRF, PCF, ePDG, IWF, DNS, AAA, etc.)
With focus on a specific area of competence on the Single Packet Core mobile data core network topology, having gained previous hands on experience working with containerised (CNF) and virtualised (VNF) network function deployment and lifecycle management, lead and manage all the engagement with relevant local stakeholders, in particular Technology Operations and other local teams for the implementation of network capacity and lifecycle management
service configuration / MOP activities (and handover to Operations for implementation)
special projects, new product / service impact assessments and support to Operations during network incidents
Contribute to the implementation of the Data Core Network Evolution Plan in the local countries
Lead the alignment and steer the local engineering implementation in the cluster countries to the regional strategy and roadmap
Report to planning teams the local implementation progress and gaps towards network plan
Lead the definition and maintenance of the country Data Core Low Level Design, in line with Planning Design and Dimensioning guidelines and directives for the region
Define the detailed configuration to be applied (parametrisation, licence configuration, etc.)
Direct management of the interface with regional and local in-country Operations teams
Defining, planning and scheduling Data Core network activities and interventions
Being accountable for those activities and analysing/reporting relevant issues concerning risk, cost/benefit, effectiveness and efficiency
Support the Engineering team dealing with Data Core networks in the cluster countries
Lead the identification of opportunities for in country improvements within Data Core in line with regional strategy, analysing potential risks of that strategy and supporting the Data Core Engineering Planning, Design and Dimensioning team to adjust/improve the plan if needed

Requirements

Deep knowledge of architecture and protocols in a Mobile Data Core Network – specifically Single Packet Core, preferably Ericsson and Oracle (for PCF)
Sensitivity to operational and execution challenges and attitude to troubleshooting and problem solving
End to end visibility and comprehension of any issues in the specific countries of the cluster
Strong established relationships with key stakeholders in the cluster countries, namely with local Operational and commercial/demand teams and stakeholders and infrastructure vendors
Team working and sharing of know-how with local team and the Data Core Planning, Design and Dimensioning team
University degree in Telecommunications or similar / suitable active professional experience

What we offer

Discretionary yearly bonus: 10%
Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year
Charity days: 5 days/year
Maternity/adoption leave: 52 weeks out of which the first 13 weeks are fully paid followed by 26 weeks of half pay and 6 months - working 4 days, getting paid 5
Paternity leave: 16 weeks fully paid
Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%
Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme
Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan

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