VodafoneThree - IT Technical Design Authority

Vodafone; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay

Bonuses

28 days leave + bank holidays

Charity time

Discounts

Vouchers

Pension plan

Learning tools

Parental leave

Job summary

VodafoneThree is seeking an IT Technical Design Authority to shape secure customer solutions and lead architectural decisions for critical national infrastructure projects. You will own designs across hosting, virtualization, cloud platforms, and messaging services, working with diverse teams to ensure delivery and acceptance.

The role requires DV clearance eligibility, senior design experience, and a proven ability to influence stakeholders at senior levels within complex IT environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Technical Design Authority or Senior Systems Engineer role within complex IT environments.
• Current DV clearance or eligibility and willingness for DV vetting.
• Strong background in enterprise IT infrastructure and secure customer solutions.

Responsibilities

• Act as Technical Design Authority for secure customer programmes, owning design decisions throughout the lifecycle.
• Create and assure High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLDs/LLDs).
• Provide technical leadership across design, build, test and service transition activities.

Skills

Technical leadership

DV clearance eligible

Stakeholder management

IT security

Cloud & hosting

Enterprise IT

Tools

Windows

Linux/OpenShift

VMware VCF

Exchange

Job description

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VodafoneThree - IT Technical Design Authority

Business Area: Local Vodafone Business Unit

Posting Country: United Kingdom

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

Location: Farnborough (Office - 5 days a week)
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Who We Are

We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future’s being built – today.

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

We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.

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

Why VodafoneThree

Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last.

We’re not just expanding connectivity; we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country.

You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you’ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone.

We move at pace, because what we’re building matters – and we’re learning as we go. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we’re just getting started.

Join Vodafone Business Security Enhanced and strengthen the cyber security of the UK's Critical National Infrastructure and public sector organisations.

What you’ll do

This role sits within the IT & Digital team in Vodafone Business Security Enhanced (VBSE) Platforms & Delivery and is responsible for the end-to-end technical integrity of secure customer solutions. You'll shape and assure complex, secure platforms supporting public sector and Critical National Infrastructure customers, influencing technical strategy and leading solution design from concept through to live service. Working across secure hosting, virtualisation, cloud-enabled platforms, collaboration technologies, messaging services, and mission-critical infrastructure, you'll partner with customers, vendors, engineering, testing, and service teams to ensure successful delivery and operational acceptance.

• Act as the Technical Design Authority for secure customer programmes, owning technical design decisions throughout the lifecycle.
• Create and assure High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLDs/LLDs).
• Provide technical leadership across design, build, test and service transition activities.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to customers and key stakeholders.
• Ensure solutions meet security, resilience, operational and architectural standards.
• Support successful delivery by resolving technical issues and managing design changes.

Who you are

• Proven experience in a Technical Design Authority, Technical Design, or Senior Systems Engineer role within complex IT or managed service environments.
• Current DV clearance or eligibility and willingness to undergo DV vetting
• Strong background in enterprise IT infrastructure and platforms, including: Windows, Linux (Redhat OpenShift), VMWare (Broadcom VCF) and messaging systems (Exchange).
• Experience designing and assuring customer facing solutions in highly-secure environments.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to challenge constructively and influence at senior levels
• Have a proven track record in IT, with Experience delivering customer facing solutions requiring formal acceptance and sign off.
• Be proactive, self-motivated, and be able to keep up with the rapid pace of ICT

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly?
We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All 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 apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

What we offer

• great pay
• bonuses
• up to 28 days off plus bank holidays
• paid time for charity work
• discounts
• vouchers
• a pension plan
• loads more
• learning tools
• top-notch parental leave policies

Need to Know

We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/reasonable-adjustments/ ) for guidance.

We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements.

During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are—your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we’re looking for authenticity and can’t wait to get to know the real you.

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Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.