Cloud Infrastructure Sr. Engineer

OverviewJoin UsAt Vodafone, we're shaping the future of connectivity for our customers and for everyone who joins our team.You're part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and inclusive world.If you want to grow your career and maintain work-life balance, Vodafone offers opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.What You'll DoRole Purpose: as a Cloud Infrastructure Sr.Engineer, you\'ll support Vodafone's cloud strategy by delivering Telco Cloud virtualized infrastructure in Vodafone cluster markets to enable core network onboarding.You\'ll be responsible for end-to-end design and deployment of virtualization networks focused on VMware/RedHat NFV & SDN solutions, ensuring capacity, security, resiliency, and automation.Key technologies include IaaS, CaaS, and PaaS (vCloud, vCenter, hypervisors, storage, networking - both physical and virtual), RedHat, OpenShift, Kubernetes, remote access, cloud security, and backup solutions.You\'ll collaborate with the VNF/CNF Onboarding team for automated integrations and support network function infrastructure in on-premises cloud environments.More specifically you will:Be responsible for the delivery lifecycle management of designed solutions within Cluster IT, GR, ALCoordinate suppliers, engage with peers and other stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of functionality and quality in projectsDesign and be responsible for on time & on budget NVI Delivery according to the project's timelineDevelop the process and automation of cloud infrastructure deliveryDefine, address, track and report on standard and guideline adherenceTranslate business language into technical requirementsWho You AreWho you are:An academic degree and at least 5 years of professional experience in cloud and virtualizationExpert in data centre infrastructure, cloud computing and virtualization architectures (IT and Telco) deliverySolid understanding of virtualization (VMWare/ Openshift Cloud Platform) and containerization (Kubernetes)Solid understanding of routing and switching protocols (ie. BGP / ISIS / OSPF)Experience with kubernetes networking (CNIs, Service Mesh, Network Policies, Ingress/Egress)Experience with Network Load Balancers and FirewallsScripting expertise is preferred (Power CLI, Powershell, Python, ...)data centre infrastructure, cloud computing and virtualization architectures (Telco)Customer oriented and systematic way of workingStrong communication and negotiation skillsAbility to work across multi-functional and cultural boundaries to deliver results and changeStrong individual applied thinkingGood analytical and problem-solving skillsNot 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\u****s In It For YouWho we areWe are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers.At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good.If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people\u****s lives and the world around us.Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.Belonging at Vodafone isn\u****t a concept; it\u****s lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do.You\'ll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures.We\u****re committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to / for guidance.Together we can.#J-*****-Ljbffr