VodafoneThree - Engineering Authority

Vodafone; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in the UK is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design and deliver data solutions. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Cisco and Extreme products and experience in managing customer requirements. This position offers a hybrid working model, enabling flexibility while contributing to impactful technology projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering data solutions to customer requirements.
• Proven knowledge in designing LAN/WLAN solutions.
• Ability to manage solution implementation and coordinate with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Produce and deliver data solutions including design and deployment.
• Liaise with stakeholders for successful service delivery.
• Ensure quality assurance for third-party installations.

Skills

Certification or experience with Cisco/Extreme (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, JNCIE, JNCIA, NRS, SRA)

Knowledge of Extreme Switches, Wireless, IP Addressing, VLAN configurations

External customer relationship skills

Team collaboration abilities

Proven ability to prioritize multiple activities

Job description

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Location: Crawley + *Hybrid Working

Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

Working Hours: Full-time hours per week – Mon to Fri + on call required

Security Clearance: This position requires the person to hold or be eligible to undergo UK Security Clearance (SC).

Hybrid

We believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues, we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources needed to succeed. We ask employees to come into the office 2-3 days each week, for at least 8 days per month, working with their line managers to understand specific expectations.

Who We Are

We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places, and potential. We believe everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, regardless of background or location. With VodafoneThree, that future is being built today.

We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities, and drive progress.

We believe everyone should feel they belong. Our workplace welcomes diverse perspectives, values voices, and ensures everyone feels safe to be themselves.

You’ll join a team that cares about each other, our customers, and the future. From day one, you’ll be welcomed, valued, and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Why VodafoneThree

Join us and be at the heart of change. We build responsibly, invest sustainably, and create lasting opportunities.

We’re expanding connectivity and reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly impact businesses, services, and communities across the country.

You’ll work on real challenges with real impact, helping to build a better future for everyone. We move fast because what we’re building matters, and we’re learning as we go.

Join our Vodafone Business Technology Solutions team, supporting businesses of all sizes with world-class technology solutions. We design and develop Fixed Line solutions, drive efficiency through automation and AI, and implement directly with customers.

What you’ll do

As the Engineering Authority/Senior Network Engineer, you will be responsible for producing and delivering data solutions to support customer requirements. This includes designing LAN/WLAN solutions using products from vendors like Cisco and Extreme, deploying WAN services such as MPLS/SD WAN, managing solution implementation, coordinating with third-party suppliers, and producing support documentation. You will also be on a fault support rota to assist with 3rd line issues. Your responsibilities include:

• Liaising with Order Assurance, Project Managers, and Change Management colleagues for successful service delivery.
• Achieving performance targets in line with business, customer, and SLA requirements.
• Escalating issues and delays to prevent SLA breaches.
• Providing quality assurance for third-party installations and upgrades.
• Ensuring site documentation is current and available.

Who you are

• Certification or experience with vendors like Cisco/Extreme (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, JNCIE, JNCIA, NRS, SRA).
• Knowledge of Extreme Switches, Wireless, IP Addressing, VLAN configurations.
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple activities within time and budget constraints.
• Strong external customer relationship skills and team collaboration abilities.