Who we areAt 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.To define Architectural and planning guidelines of Vodafone Group International IP Backhaul Networks catering for resilient, fast convergent, fully optimised IP Networks.To define the technology principles and roadmap on how IP/MPLS networks should be designed at both engineering and service domains according to Product &

• Business Requirements for Mobile and Fixed services.To define the technology principles and roadmap on how Software Defined Networking should be designed at both engineering transport and service domains according to Product &

• Business Requirements for Mobile and Fixed services.To define the technology principles for Intent Based Connectivity Services. Standardisation of Data Model structure and microservices enabling Orchestration of Transport Connectvity services inline with strategy.To provide thought leadership and be recognised SME for multi-service networking which is an area of critical importance to the Vodafones Spirit and to work with SME/architect counterparts in other technology domains to propose and champion effective converged solutions that meet our internal business and external customer’s needsTo support and act as prime technology lead in NPD (new product development) activities for the development and implementation of market leading Mobile and Fixed services.Management of key interfaces within but not exclusively OpCos/, Group Product Management, Group Enterprise Technology,Sales Channels,



Business Strategy, Customer Services, IT and Supplier ManagementInput to budgetary planning cycle focussing on KTLO and Transform.Define standard KPIs for Transport IP Backhaul networks traffic and efficiency and discuss deviations with respect to planned with the Delivery and Operation Teams.Accountability, analysis and documentation of complex transformational planning of our Transport Backhaul NetworksWho you areCore competencies, knowledge and experience :Deep knowledge of Internet and IP/MPLS Network technology. MPLS (LDP, RSVP, fast re-route, Segment Routing), BGP, ISIS, OSPF, Ethernet (inc. QoS &

• OAM), L2 &

• L3 VPNs IP-QoS, BNGs, IP Multicast, PPP, L2TP, 3rd Party Ethernet & broadband access products, MEF services (E-LAN, E-tree , E-Line.), Internet peering & transit, RIPE, IPv6 and NFV. Deep knowledge of Software Defined Networking technology Specifically, Broad and deep technical knowledge of the following as a minimum: RESTCONF, NETCONF, PCEP, BGP-LS, gRPC Telemetry, Yang, Programming &

• Developer skills such as Python, Ansible, Puppet etcMembership or tracking of industry forums and trends.Architectutural skillset in IP/MPLS technologies and services.



Demonstrable security best practice awareness across service provider IP/MPLS domains.Familiar with Traffic and KPI indicators on IP/MPLS NetworksDemonstrable thought leadership into emerging technologies for example Software Defined Networking and Network Functions Virtualisation as well as others.Understanding of key IP/MPLS operational and/or IP/MPLS network design requirements.Good background on Hw and Sw characteristics and lifecycle, in depth understanding of features and how they work in real environmentFamiliar with Traffic and KPI indicators on IP NetworksLeadership and planning of the way regulatory and standards Impact on technology direction is desirable.5 or more years of Technical experience on IP either in Architecture, Design, Testing or Operation in both Internet and EnterpriseCCIE (or equivalent) certification preferredBenefitsHybrid work model Bonus on top of the gross salary.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.Access to an online learning platform for continuous training.

REF: 288914Please, apply with an English version of your CV.You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background. As a dynamic integral community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.

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📌 Specialist IP & SDN Expert (Málaga)
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