IT Technical Design Authority Job at Vodafone (Farnborough)

Technical Design Authority

Working within UK Technology Services, the Fixed Data Services (FDS) team suppor...

Location

United Kingdom

Salary:

Not provided

Vodafone

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree, HND, relevant certifications, or equivalent practical experience in computer networking, telecommunications engineering, or a related field
Relevant Cisco and/or Juniper professional certifications are desirable
Equivalent hands-on experience in enterprise WAN design, implementation, and support will also be considered
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) or equivalent advanced technical expertise is advantageous

Job Responsibility

Produce detailed low-level design documentation for fixed WAN services, including technologies such as MPLS, IPVPN, SD-WAN, and Dedicated Internet Access (DIA)
Design network solutions that integrate with existing WAN environments, aiming to minimise disruption and maximise compatibility for customers
Develop supporting design materials, such as network diagrams where needed, configuration templates, and integration workflows, to support service delivery and operational teams
Design WAN architectures that meet client needs, focusing on performance, redundancy, security, and scalability
Work on routing protocols like BGP, OSPF, and MPLS VPN
Design connectivity between customer sites, data centres, and cloud platforms, ensuring optimal traffic flow and redundancy
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (network architects, sales teams, and project managers) to align design with business needs
Engage with clients to gather technical requirements and provide WAN design consultancy
Work with third-party vendors to ensure integration of hardware and software for WAN deployment
Maintain comprehensive department documentation on design standards, technical solutions, and best practices

What we offer

Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work
Discounts, vouchers, a pension plan
Amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies

Fulltime

Pre-Sales Technical Design Authority (Defence)

As part of the VBSE (Vodafone Business Security Enhanced) Platforms team, this r...

Location

United Kingdom , Farnborough

Salary:

Not provided

Vodafone

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience in a Technical Design Authority, Technical Design, or Senior Systems Engineer role within complex Networks, IT and/or managed service environments
Current DV clearance or eligibility and willingness to undergo DV vetting
Strong background in Network infrastructure and platforms, having worked with vendors such as Cisco, Juniper & Fortinet
Experience designing and assuring customer facing solutions in highly-secure environments
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to challenge constructively and influence at senior levels
Have a proven track record in Networks and Security with Experience delivering customer facing solutions requiring formal acceptance and sign off
Be proactive, self-motivated, and be able to keep up with the rapid pace of technology evolution
Demonstrate Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with technical and non technical audiences

Job Responsibility

Own the technical design direction across multiple customer projects, acting as the Technical Design Authority from initial concept through to acceptance into service
Create and review High Level and Low Level Designs, collaborating with pre sales, engineering and architecture teams to ensure clarity, feasibility and alignment with customer outcomes
Champion compliance and best practice, ensuring all designs meet VodafoneThree standards for security, resilience, operations and architecture
Act as the senior technical interface, providing trusted guidance between customer facing teams, delivery, engineering and operations to ensure confidence in both the solution and the implementation approach
Support platform teams through build, test and deployment, resolving design related issues, managing deviations and ensuring the final solution remains aligned to the agreed architecture

What we offer

Great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work
Discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more
Amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies

Fulltime

Solution Design Authority - Security

The role as a Security Design Authority is to provide bespoke, detailed customer...

Location

United Kingdom , London / Newbury

Salary:

Not provided

Vodafone

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

You will have experience of dealing face to face with customers in a high-level technical role (i.e., Consultant, Designer, Senior Engineer), including delivering presentations
You will be confident & professional at dealing with difficult customer discussions and presenting to technical/customer audiences and senior management to influence a successful outcome.
You will be able to resolve complex problems in an ingenious manner. Accepting responsibility for the consequences of decisions and developing decision criteria based on factors that affect Vodafone and its customers.
You will have a sound understanding of Design best practice, business processes and frameworks (ITIL and eTOM) used to deliver complex customer solutions.
You will have a recognised professional level security certification from a leading technology provider (such as Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or Check Point).
You will have In-depth knowledge and practical experience of LAN, WLAN, Perimeter Security & NAC.
You will have experience in design & deployment of Enterprise level LAN infrastructure, including L2 & L3 technologies, as well as network access control.
You will have In depth knowledge of network management, network availability and capacity planning.

Job Responsibility

You will create detailed security designs for business customers, turning high level plans into practical solutions that meet the customer’s needs and work with their network setup.
You will plan and deliver firewall and network access solutions that meet customer needs, including moving existing systems and testing them to make sure everything works properly.
You will carry out hands-on work to prepare, set up, and install new network equipment when needed and attend site visits and installations where necessary.
You will act as the technical expert during delivery after a sale, leading customer design sessions to understand their needs and ensure the best solution is designed and integrated to maximise the value of Vodafone products for their business.
You will be accountable for handing the customer accepted solution into in life services (e.g., onboarding team, service desk and support teams)
You will provide pre and post sales consultancy to drive the generation of new business and provide 4th line support to the customer services organisation.
You will support the development and evolution of Vodafone products, continuously seeking to improve the customer experience through the product lifecycle.
You will work co-operatively with team members and colleagues, contributing positively and constructively to the achievement of team and organisational objectives

What we offer

excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
up to 28 days off plus bank holidays
paid time for charity work
discounts
vouchers
pension plan
learning tools
parental leave policies

Fulltime

Technical Design Architect

Location

United Kingdom , Chorley

Salary:

55000.00 - 65000.00 GBP / Year

Elite Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience in a senior technical design or architecture role within B2B telecoms
Strong experience delivering UC and voice solutions in medium and enterprise environments
Experience with multi-vendor UC and hybrid environments
Exposure to connectivity, SIP, networking and security architecture
Current or recent certifications in Mitel and Zoom
Demonstrable experience translating customer goals into technical designs
Experience producing and owning High-Level Designs and design governance
Strong stakeholder management across Sales, Delivery, Support and suppliers
Experience mentoring engineers and supporting delivery teams
Ability to act as a senior escalation point (4th line support)

Job Responsibility

Architect and oversee complex migrations and platform transitions
Act as technical authority throughout the customer journey
Engage directly with customers through workshops and technical meetings
Mentor and support Engineers as required
Act as a 4th line escalation point, liaising with customers and suppliers
Contribute and support the business in product roadmap, decisions and plans from a technical perspective including best suppliers to work with
Validate solution architecture, licensing, hardware and professional service volumes
Liaise with suppliers to ensure services are fit for purpose and correctly designed
Build core platforms (e.g. Zoom, Mitel and supporting infrastructure and other services as required)
Own and manage changes where design evolves, managing change control and limit scope creep

What we offer

25 days holiday + bank holidays + 1 volunteering day
Your Birthday off
Hybrid working
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
Employee loyalty rewards
Accredited Investors in People organisation
Regular company events
Plenty of scope for progression and opportunities for training – technical and management
Achievement celebrations & rewards
Medical schemes and cycle-to-work initiatives

Fulltime

Engineering Technical Authority AIN Lead

The Engineering Technical Authority AIN Lead provides strategic leadership and o...

Location

India , Hyderabad

Salary:

Not provided

Amgen

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

16 to 20 years of experience supporting Building Automation Systems (BAS), industrial automation, or facility control systems
Strong experience with BAS platforms such as Siemens, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, or Johnson Controls
Deep knowledge of HVAC systems, utility plant operations, and facility automation infrastructure
Experience leading engineering teams, technical SMEs, or global engineering capability programs
Experience developing engineering standards, automation architectures, or design frameworks
Demonstrated strategic thinking and decision-making capability with the ability to align technical initiatives with broader engineering objectives
Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and innovation initiatives that enhance automation performance and engineering efficiency
Strong collaboration and influencing skills across engineering, operations, facilities, and technology teams
Experience managing cross-functional engineering initiatives or multiple technical workstreams
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop engineering leaders or subject matter experts

Job Responsibility

Lead and set the direction for the Engineering Technical Authority BAS team at AIN aligning BAS capability priorities with global engineering strategies and ETA objectives
Drive revenue results, budget, and resource allocation within respective department
Communicate team strategies, plans, and priorities across stakeholders and leadership teams
Translate business plans and engineering strategies into operational objectives for BAS capabilities
Provide leadership and direction to Senior Managers responsible for BAS standards development, platform ownership, and BAS project engineering support
Oversee multiple teams of subject matter experts supporting BAS initiatives and workstreams
Establish and advance standardized BAS automation architectures to improve engineering consistency and maintainability
Support development of reusable automation frameworks and design standards that improve engineering efficiency and project delivery
Oversee engineering initiatives to ensure alignment with project timelines and objectives
Assess effectiveness of BAS and systems engineering operations and identify opportunities for improvement

System Design Authority

System Design Authority (SDA) role within the Submarine Systems division, instru...

Location

United Kingdom , Dorchester

Salary:

Not provided

Morson Talent

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Systems thinking mindset
Understanding of broader operational context of customer requirements and user needs
Previous experience in product lifecycles, systems design, system modeling, analysis, requirements management, testing, acceptance, production, or support
Technical expertise in one or more of: Sonar/seismic arrays
Sensor data and signal processing, cabling, and telemetry
Real-time systems, decision support systems, and their infrastructure
Towed array and cable handling systems
Weapon and Countermeasure systems
Noise, vibration, and electromagnetic data gathering, analysis, and management
Acoustic and RF systems

Job Responsibility

Collaborate with Product Managers to promote capabilities and engage with customers and stakeholders to secure future business
Analyze requirements, develop solution concepts, and translate them into high-level architectural designs and system specifications
Prepare technical proposals and support Bid Managers in responding to invitations to tender and requests for quotations
Take on technical management of allocated initiatives, overseeing all aspects of systems engineering management
Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineering, Production, other business functions, and external suppliers
Ensure timely delivery of products and services in line with project plans and performance targets
Engage with other Divisions to align customer and self-funded research with product development
Identify and roadmap key enabling technologies
Contribute to standardization initiative
Own the long-term plan for product development and updates

What we offer

Competitive benefits package
Career development opportunities
Flexible working
Generous pension scheme

Solution Design Authority

As a Solution Design Lead, you will lead the detailed design and development of ...

Location

United Kingdom

Salary:

Not provided

Vodafone

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven record of producing enterprise customer SD-WAN low level designs (Fortinet, Cisco, Velocloud)
In depth understanding of complex customer SD-WAN deployments, and how these integrate with LAN/WAN and cloud environments
Strong understanding of networking principles, protocols and products
Proven track record for being the Design lead on large scale, complex projects for IT/Telco customer solutions
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
In depth knowledge of SD-WAN principles, technologies and products (Fortinet, Cisco Catalyst, Velocloud, Palo Alto)
In depth knowledge of IP Networking
SD-WAN certifications (e.g. Fortinet Certified Professional (NSE 4, NSE 5), Cisco CCNP SD-WAN (ENSDWI), VMware (VCP-SDWAN)
CCNA / CCNP Enterprise
Strong documentation & presentation skills

Job Responsibility

Take full technical accountability for the detailed design and successful delivery of customer SD-WAN deployments
Act as the primary technical lead, working closely with the Programme Manager to provide governance and assurance for all technical components of the solution
Low level discovery of existing solution components and owner of the transition from existing to proposed solution
Sign off and acceptance of pre-sales High Level Design and statement of requirements on behalf of the Solution Integration team

What we offer

Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
up to 28 days off plus bank holidays
paid time for charity work
discounts
vouchers
a pension plan
amazing learning tools
top-notch parental leave policies

Fulltime

Lab Technical Authority

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers...

Location

United Kingdom , Newbury

Salary:

Not provided

Vodafone

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Hands-on experience with COTS hardware (server installation, IDRAC, Redfish, IPMI), Linux systems administration (multiple distributions), and hardware management/monitoring, including supporting systems such as DNS, DHCP, and registry services
Strong background in transport networking: IPv4/IPv6, VLANs, routing, security (IPSec, PKI), and cloud networking (OpenStack, Kubernetes CNI, DPDK, SR-IOV)
Experience in mobile operator or radio supplier environments, with expertise in RAN (2G/4G/5G), system integration, and lab operations
Knowledge of Samsung, Wind River (StarlingX), Dell, and Intel would be highly advantageous
Proficiency in automation and scripting (Python, Bash, Ansible, etc.), and experience with CI/CD pipelines for test and integration
Familiarity with cloud-native and virtualized RAN architectures: containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), orchestration, and lifecycle management
Experience in System Integration of complex technology solutions
Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills
Experience with industry-standard test tools (e.g., Keysight, Accuver) and methodologies for multi-vendor, multi-domain integration and validation
Passion for working with complex technologies and developing innovative solutions

Job Responsibility

Design, integrate, and validate OpenRAN solutions in Vodafone’s lab and field environments, ensuring readiness for commercial deployment across multiple markets
Drive the evolution of the OpenRAN ecosystem by developing advanced test strategies, system architectures (HLD/LLD), and automation frameworks for multi-vendor, cloud-native, and disaggregated RAN deployments
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and operate the OpenRAN Central Lab, supporting diverse projects
from vendor release cycles and hardware/software benchmarking to strategic product evaluations and innovation initiatives
Champion Vodafone’s influence in industry forums, suppliers, and standards bodies such as 3GPP, O-RAN Alliance and TIP
Build and operate advanced OpenRAN test labs using COTS hardware (e.g., Dell XR, PowerEdge, HPE Synergy), supporting both virtualized (VMware, OpenStack) and containerized (Kubernetes, Wind River, Red Hat OpenShift) environments
Design and implement robust transport networking solutions for OpenRAN, including dual-stack IPv4/IPv6, VLANs, routing, IPSec, and secure management of lab and field deployments
Test and deploy OpenRAN through the Vodafone Package and release process, achieving key milestones to support business deployments across multiple countries in the Vodafone Group
Verify, validate, and optimise system performance across the full RAN stack (2G/4G/5G), including fronthaul (ORAN 7.2x), midhaul (ORAN 2), and backhaul interfaces, ensuring interoperability and scalability with multi-vendor hardware and software
Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex integration issues in both lab and live environments, collaborating with vendors and internal teams

What we offer

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 leave: 52 weeks: the first 13 weeks are fully paid, followed by 26 weeks of half pay
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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