CPN Planning & Implementation Tech Lead

At 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.

• Plan, design, and implement converged packet network (CPN) according to Vodafone group guidelines and technology best practice.
• Responsible for planning of all services connected to CPN domain , as well as the modernization for legacy network nodes .
• Handle advanced Implementation tasks including design and Configuration
• Review Team configuration changes to ensure successful Implementation to network changes with minimum impact
• Risk assessment for CPN network changes and interact with Technology change Management to discuss in weekly CAB
• Interact with Decision support team to Handle CPN Business Case
• Review Network design ,highlight issue and Implement Fixes.
• Handle advanced Network configuration.
• Handle Network capacity Planning based on actual traffic trend and Services forecast
• Provide recommended software version for CPN Platforms
• Handle Technical Part in CPN RFI & RFQ

• Experience in deployment, implementation and configuration of network devices such as Cisco (ASR9k, Nexus switches, IOS routers, switches , and ACI).
• Hands on experience on F5 Load balancers configuration.
• ACI hands on experience is highly recommended .
• Network Programming and automation skills is highly recommended
• Managing Team

Must have technical / professional qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant IP network Experience.
• CCIE SP and/or CCIE R/S certified is highly recommended .
• CCNP EnCore Certifications is must .
• Previous experience in Telecom nodes IP design

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.

We 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'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't a concept; it'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're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

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