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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 Lead the activities of the UK regional engineering delivery team within Data Core Engineering.
Being accountable for high and low level design document creation, configuration and implementation and optimisation of multiple network elements of the Mobile Data Core network (PCRF, SGSN/MME, SPGW, Radius, DPI, MSP, IWF, DNS, AAA, etc.).
With focus on a specific area of competence in PCRF / PCF policy control functions for mobile services, 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.
Be the focal technical lead for optimisation activities that can improve the efficiency of the Mobile Data Core Network and subsequent customer experience and be directly involved in performance analysis and improvements plans devised as necessary.
Who you are Deep knowledge of architecture and protocols in a Mobile Data Core Network – specifically PCRF / PCF (and associated management infrastructure), preferably Oracle and Ericsson.
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.
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.
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.
Solid knowledge of network architecture and design and Mobile Data Core network experience.
Knowledge and experience of the design, integration, test and deployment of Network Function Virtualisation Infrastructure (NFVi), virtual network function and containerised network function applications within the Telecommunications (preferably mobile network) industry.
Operations experience desirable.
Strong performance & customer experience focus.
Results oriented.
Troubleshooting capability and a problem-solving attitude.
Exposure to operational environments and projects.
Established networking in the countries of the cluster.
Mobile Data Network service performance management knowledge and or proven experience.
Established networking or closeness with other engineering domains which impact / influence performance, such as transmission, radio, etc.
Not a perfect fit? Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background.
If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.
What's in it for you 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.
matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
Access to.
private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme Additional discounts.
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At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good.
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