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To fulfil the Technology requirements of the IoT programme, The Vodafone Group has developed its own IoT Service Platforms to target the key strategic growth area of Internet of Things & Consumer Electronics, designed specifically to meet the needs of Global IoT customers, protected by Vodafone IPR. To support Vodafone’s key strategic growth areas of Internet of Things, Automotive and Consumer Electronics, Network Strategy and Engineering department require a highly capable and experienced Technical Packet Switched Designer (Mobile Core & IP) to support the delivery of a multi-million euro programme across Vodafone Group Technology and Operating Companies. This IoT Packet Switched Network Engineer will be responsible for the IoT system integration design of various IoT products, services & features as well as the reference framework.
Job Responsibility
Understand, review and challenge the solutions in the HLD on Mobile Packet Core & IP networks and convert these to Implementation Design documents (LLD)
Create detailed design documentations specifying the configuration matrix, security implications and guidelines followed
Create the Mobile Core network strategy and roadmap for IoT and its evolution for next 3 to 5 years
Be responsible for Capacity Management on the network
Make decisions that have impact on project scheduling, planning, and successful completion of deliverables
Act as a mentor and share experiences to other team members
Provide timely analysis on problems with updates to management and escalate if necessary, on particular projects
Requirements
Knowledge of Mobile Packet Core routing including mobile devices, applications and device OSs and customer connectivity
Knowledge of IP networking – switch, routing, firewalls, load balancers in Telco and Enterprise environment
Knowledge of Cloud
Good understanding of 5G technologies
Experience in Design of major projects in Mobile core packet switch domains
University degree: telecommunication degree, electrical/electronic or similar
Industry certifications like – CCNA, CCIE, JCNIE etc
Full understanding and hands-on experience on configuring and troubleshooting network elements from Mobile core packet switch platforms like SGSN/CSGN, MME, GGSN/PGW, NB-IoT
Over 5 years’ experience on working with 2G/3G/4G/LTE mobile packet core nodes for a network operator and/or equipment vendor
Deep understanding of call protocols, call flows and products in mobile networks
A good understanding of 5G technologies and Cloud
Ability to lead and manage virtual technology teams, managing different stakeholders from business, technology, operators during solution design and implementation phases
Experience with integrating defined 3GPP interfaces to external nodes DNS/RADIUS/PCRF/IMS
Lead and work on projects that vary in size which involve solution design and build, first node integration and support in testing pre go live
Ability to work unsupervised, be self-motivated and demonstrate capability and subject matter expertise
Strong skills in network design documentation creation
Understanding of NFV infrastructure
Ability to create Method of Procedures (MOPs)
Knowledge of OSS/BSS tools for Fault and Performance management
Good IP networking skills including MPLS and BGP
Ability to troubleshoot, find faults and root causes on packet switched platforms
Good knowledge of linux and ability to create scripting languages such as python, perl
Nice to have
Circuit switched knowledge would be an advantage
What we offer
Hybrid work model
Bonus on top of the gross salary
Meal voucher (Ticket Restaurant)
Flexible working hours from Monday to Thursday, and an intensive schedule on Fridays
Intensive Summer Schedule during July and August
Up to 20 days per year of 100% remote work from other locations
Private Health and Life Insurance for employees
25 vacation days, plus December 24th and 31st off
Optional Pension Plan
Access to an online learning platform for continuous training