In this role you will shape the IoT mobile core architecture, translating high-level designs into implementable configurations for Vodafone’s IoT network platform. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the 3-5 year evolution of the Mobile Core for IoT, ensuring capacity and security are baked into the design. You’ll lead design and integration work on 2G/3G/4G/5G core nodes, mentor peers, and deliver solutions that scale with Vodafone’s IoT growth and cloud capabilities.

- Bonus on top of gross salary
- Remote work up to 20 days/year
- Private health and life insurance
- Review and challenge high-level designs for Mobile Packet Core & IP networks and convert to low-level designs (LLD)
- Produce detailed design docs covering configuration matrices, security implications, and operational guidelines
- Define Mobile Core network strategy and a 3-5 year IoT evolution roadmap
- Oversee network capacity management and related planning
- Make decisions impacting project schedules and deliverables
- Mentor team members and share expertise
- Provide timely problem analysis and escalation when needed




- Knowledge of Mobile Packet Core routing including devices OSs and customer connectivity
- IP networking knowledge (switches, routing, firewalls, load balancers) in Telco/Enterprise environments
- Cloud knowledge and understanding of 5G technologies
- Circuit-switched knowledge is a plus
- University degree in telecom or related field
- Industry certifications (CCNA, CCIE, JCNIE)
- Hands-on experience with SGSN/CSGN, MME, GGSN/PGW, NB-IoT
- 5+ years with 2G/3G/4G/LTE core nodes; ability to lead solution design and implementation
- Familiarity with 3GPP interfaces to external nodes (DNS/RADIUS/PCRF/IMS)
- Proficiency in Linux and scripting (Python, Perl)
- Ability to work unsupervised and manage virtual technology teams
- Understanding of NFV, MOPs, OSS/BSS fault/performance management
- Leadership and mentoring
- Stakeholder management across business and technical teams
- Self-motivation and autonomous working style
- Mobile Packet Core
- 5G technologies
- IP networking (MPLS, BGP)

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📌 Specialist Data Core Design And Engineering - Vodafone (Málaga)
🏢 Vodafone
📍 Málaga