VodafoneThree - Technical Design Authority

The role involves designing, implementing, and improving WAN solutions for Vodafone UK, supporting enterprise network services with a focus on security, performance, and scalability. It is suitable for candidates with networking expertise, particularly in WAN technologies.

Location: Remote (UK)

Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed low-level design documentation for fixed WAN services, including technologies such as MPLS, IPVPN, SD-WAN, and DIA.
• Design network solutions that integrate with existing WAN environments, aiming to minimise disruption and maximise compatibility for customers.
• Develop supporting design materials, such as network diagrams where needed, configuration templates, and integration workflows, to support service delivery and operational teams.
• Design WAN architectures that meet client needs, focusing on performance, redundancy, security, and scalability.
• Work on routing protocols like BGP, OSPF, and MPLS VPN.
• Design connectivity between customer sites, data centres, and cloud platforms, ensuring optimal traffic flow and redundancy.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (network architects, sales teams, and project managers) to align design with business needs.
• Engage with clients to gather technical requirements and provide WAN design consultancy.
• Work with third-party vendors to ensure integration of hardware and software for WAN deployment.
• Maintain comprehensive department documentation on design standards, technical solutions, and best practices.
• Ensure designs align with industry standards and comply with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and update technical LLD templates to reflect new technologies and best practices.
• Assist the operations team in the handover of LLDs, providing technical guidance for deployment and troubleshooting.
• Support network performance analysis and recommend optimisations to enhance WAN service delivery.
• Provide technical advice and support during incident resolution and post-incident reviews.
• Keep abreast of emerging networking technologies, particularly in the WAN space (e.g. SD-WAN, cloud networking).

Requirements

• Degree, HND, relevant certifications, or equivalent practical experience in computer networking, telecommunications engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant Cisco and/or Juniper professional certifications are desirable. Equivalent hands-on experience in enterprise WAN design, implementation, and support will also be considered.
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) or equivalent advanced technical expertise is advantageous.

Benefits

• Great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work.
• Personalised benefits such as discounts, vouchers, a pension plan, and more.
• Career development through learning tools and parental leave policies.

Additional Information

• All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks.
• Accessibility accommodations are available as per the company's guidelines.
• The company uses AI to boost innovation and efficiency, but values authentic personal experiences and skills during the interview process.