Network & OSS Design Engineer

Vodafone Group; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading telecommunications provider in Madrid is seeking a Specialist GPON Technology Engineer to oversee the engineering and lifecycle management of network elements. The role includes developing fiber access connectivity across various markets and collaborating within cross-engineering teams. A degree in Telecommunications and over 5 years of experience with fixed access technologies are crucial. This position promotes a diverse work environment and offers a hybrid work model alongside competitive benefits.

Servicios

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Life insurance

25 days holiday plus additional days

Restaurant tickets

Online training

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in fixed access technologies.
• Strong knowledge of SDN and its applications.
• Competency in handling various communication and security protocols.

Responsabilidades

• Manage engineering and lifecycle of network elements.
• Develop fiber access connectivity for GPON/FTTx.
• Automate network activities using scripting or RPA techniques.

Conocimientos

Fixed access technologies (GPON, XGS-PON)

Cross-engineering teamwork

Advanced English proficiency

Educación

University degree in Telecommunications

Herramientas

SDN (Software Defined Network)

Protocols (XML, JSON, SOAP, RESTconf)

Standard Web Services (Keycloak, Grafana)

Descripción del empleo

Would you like to be part of our new adventure? Vodafone Group launched its new technological HUB in 2021, an international center of excellence dedicated to research and development of technical solutions, such as Secure Networks, 5G and 6G development, Open RAN, IoT, MPN & MEC and UCC for Vodafone Business, platforms and enterprise solutions.
This vacancy is part of VOIS Spain, legal entity part of Vodafone Group.
Come and join us to create the future together!
For the role of Specialist GPON Technology Engineer we are looking for candidates with a broad range of skills. The responsibilities include:

• Engineering and lifecycle management of the network elements as well as themanagement of the suppliers in the GPON/FFTx Fixed Access domain.
• Develop the fiber access connectivity for all market segments in GPON &FTTx design and process requirements and evaluations of supplier tenders,whereby the projects are located in European Vodafone national companies.
• Participate in the choice and control of suppliers and take over the technicalcontract conditions.
• Creation of planning, implementation, and installation specifications as well asthe product-related configuration for connectivity.
• Create interference suppression and optimization rules for connectivity andcontrol the system acceptance and introduction and carry them outsuccessfully.
• Lifecycle management of fixed access xPON/FTTx platforms (OLT, L2 ONT,EMS and SDN).
• Define the rules for capacity management of fixed access xPON/FTTHplatforms to guarantee the best performance to customers.
• Coordination of implementation for new projects impacted xPON/FTTHxplatforms.
• Implementation of new services for Consumer, Enterprise (i.e. new speeds orfixed services over XGS-PON) and Mobile Backhauling over xPON/FTTxtechnology.
• Support testing activities for new SW upgrades, bug fixing, security patches,etc.
• High- and Low-Level Design (HLD & LLD) for new services and/or platforms.
• Implementation of security policies defined in Vodafone to hardening all fixedaccess xPON/FTTx platforms.
• Automation of network activities in fixed access xPON/FTTx platforms by useof scripting or RPA technics.

What you bring:

• University degree: Telecommunicationdegree, with 5+ years of experience.
• Very good knowledge of fixed access technologies (such as GPON, XGSPON and new PON flavours as well as P2P Ethernet fiber) with special emphasis on SDN (Software Defined Network).
• Experience in handling with protocols and interfaces, especially southbound interfaces between OSS and SDN-C (e.g. XML, JSON, SOAP, RESTconf, Netconf, YANG, Openflow, Kafka, Corba etc.).
• Be competent on Standard Web Services commonly used in the OSS /SDN-C environment (Keycloak, Grafana, MariaDB etc.).
• Communication and securityprotocols. Switching and Routingprotocols (i.e. VLAN, L2/L3 QoS,etc). Validation and authenticationprotocols: PPP, DHCP, etc.
• Strong experience working in crossengineering teams. Strong capacity forteamwork.
• Advanced level of English

Please, apply with an English version of your CV.

Why Vodafone?

At Vodafone, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We take pride in our commitment to providing equal opportunities to individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We firmly believe that diversity includes a spectrum of experiences, and we welcome and support individuals with functional diversity. Our mission is to create an accessible workplace where all team members can thrive, regardless of their unique abilities or challenges. We are committed to making reasonable accommodations to ensure that everyone can fully participate and excel in our organization. We value the unique perspectives and talents that individuals with functional diversity bring to our team and consider them an integral part of our success and innovation. We recognize and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workplace so that we are as diverse as the customers and communities we serve. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social or marital status. Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job advert, we encourage you to apply as you may be just the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help see how your skills fit in.

Benefits:

• We offer hybrid (2 days in the office)
• Competitive salary.
• Intensive Summer Schedule.
• Intensive schedule every Friday.
• Health Insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 25 days holiday + December 24th and 31st.
• Restaurant tickets.
• Online training.

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