IP & Security Data Center Engineer

Role purpose:

Responsible for the design and implementation of service LAN network capabilities that support reliable and secure hosted and collaborative services across Vodafone, with main focus in: 

• the overall High/Low Level Design and working configuration for the network capabilities

• establishing the networking environment by designing system configuration, directing system installation, and defining, documenting and enforcing system standards

• designing and implementing new solutions and improve resilience of the current environment

• maximizing network performance by monitoring performance, troubleshooting network problems and outages, scheduling upgrades and collaborating with network architects on network optimization

• developing and expanding the team’s technical skills and experience

• IP connectivity design based on customer demand

Key accountabilities and decision ownership:

Responsible for High Level and Low Level Design engineering and network design optimization

o Drive increased quality of Vodafone network end to end
o Provide HLDs, LLDs, define templates, modularize and industrialize configuration items and their implementation, leveraging on the automation framework.
o Design and implement Cyber security measures to reduce the vulnerability of the Service LAN
implement virtualization and segregation concepts
o Harmonize data centre network environments and services. Harmonize LAN services, enable seamless access over a converged wired/wireless network to global IT systems 
o Engineer and deliver the network fit for purpose including understanding of how our services/applications layer will run across the network (capacity, capability, utilisation)
o Conduct proof of concept (POC) validation

Responsible for optimal implementation process that delivers ensured quality

o Optimize the design and implementation costs and achieve a harmonized & simplified network infrastructure
o Take control over CAPEX budget; forecast, planning, allocation, approval process, administration
o Deliver the validated solution to its operational environment and deliver training. Hand over the accepted solution to Operations and maintenance team
o Plan changes and support of Change Management Process
o Supervise external supporters and 3rd parties 
o Assure quality in the design and implementation process
o Support, Test & Accept/Audit the delivered solution
o Manage and control the different existing test environments
o Define necessary test catalogues and test plans
o Document test & QA activities

Responsible to ensure a network documentation

o Support the state-of-the art network documentation for the implemented solution that is aligned with Cyber Security architecture
o Ensure the quality of the documentation
o Support the data population and accuracy of the Asset- and Change Management - Databases 

Responsible to ensure network harmonisation and standardization across the Region / the local market
o Harmonize Service LAN network across European environments and services 
o Drive network standards across Local markets
o Drive + Support Network innovations as SDN

Collaboration and Teamwork
o Alignment with other engineering, implementation, and operations teams in Vodafone
o Development of harmonized solutions within Regions and Cyber Security
o Share expertise with other network teams across Vodafone

Key performance indicators:

• Quality service LAN network design and implementation in time and budget

• Service LAN network connectivity delivery aligned to harmonised architecture. Service LAN Network infrastructure continuous improvement and simplification

• Installation / System / Design / Test documentation for the handover to operations with Knowledge transfer
 

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

Business skills:

o cultural understanding and strong communication skills 
o strong team player and appreciate working in a project organization 
o strong drive and interest in taking on new tasks and challenges 
o considerable drive and interest in taking on new tasks and challenges
o thorough experience in project involving data centre, service management and ITIL processes 
o capable of understanding and aligning service performance metrics with the best in class in Europe as well as investigating and reporting reasons for deviations elsewhere in a ‘country-agnostic’ perspective

In-depth knowledge in the following areas:
o Detailed knowledge in passive network infrastructure 
o Designed, developed, and executed System Test documents (Test Strategy, Test setup, Test Report), test case documents
o Expert Knowledge in networks (TCP/IP, Protocols, Structures, Hardware, Security)
o Expert knowledge in Security protocols and measures
o Expert Knowledge in the area of the installation and configuration of network components (Routers, Switches, VPN Gateways, Firewalls, Proxies, Load Balancers and others)
o Expert Knowledge in routing protocols
o Deep knowledge of Gi-LAN network, features and services 
o Deep knowledge of IP networks security systems, with experience on the engineering and management of Firewalls
o Expert Knowledge in network management and network analysis
o Excellent knowledge on the following network nodes and vendors:
 Cisco Router/Switches (Nexus, iOS, Catalyst)
 FortiNet (FortiGate, FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager)
 Juniper (SRX, EX, MX)
 F5 (LTM, GTM/DNS)
 Cisco Firewalls/VPN Concentrators (ASA)
 Tufin

Must have technical / professional qualifications:

• An academic degree and at least 5 years work experience in an IT organization supporting large heterogeneous IT infrastructures. 
• Good experience in project management
• R&S CCNA or CCNP certifications strongly recommended.
• Result-oriented and enjoy taking initiative as well as responsibility
• Ability to work across multi-functional and cultural boundaries to deliver results/change
• goal-oriented and spirit of initiative as well as responsibility
• Fluent English oral and written, 
• Very good Italian oral and written

Budget owned: Ownership and responsibility for the budget spend in the responsible area.

Who we are

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