Cloud and SDN Architect

Vodafone Group; Milano; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading telecommunications company in Milan is seeking a Cloud and SDN Solution Architect to design cloud solutions across European markets. You will develop strategic technology plans and ensure service quality while collaborating with vendors. Candidates should have a degree, 5+ years of experience in cloud workloads, and strong knowledge in virtualization and networking protocols. The role involves working in a diverse environment that values inclusion and empowers its employees.

Competenze

• At least 5 years professional experience in cloud and virtualization telco workload.
• Expert in data center infrastructure, cloud computing and virtualization architectures.
• Solid understanding of routing and switching protocols (BGP, ISIS, OSPF).
• Experience with Network Load Balancers and Firewalls.
• Experience designing/implementing IPv6 solutions.

Mansioni

• Prepare technology plan in line with Vendor’s roadmap to ensure service quality.
• Design solutions (CaaS, IaaS, and/or PaaS) according to Vodafone needs.
• Evaluate Vendors’ offers and support Supply Chain during negotiations.
• Support capacity planning and monitoring through Machine Learning.

Conoscenze

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Customer oriented

Ability to work across multi-functional boundaries

Open minded attitude

Formazione

Degree qualified

Strumenti

VMWare

Kubernetes

Descrizione del lavoro

Role Purpose

As Cloud and SDN solution architect in Cloud Solutions, Orchestration and Intelligence team we expect you to run cloud solutions design for all the European Markets including MPN and Edge, in accordance with Vodafone strategy and focused on Virtual/Containerized Network Functions (VFN) and SDN needs.

Join Us

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.

What you’ll do

• Prepare mid and long term technology plan, in line with Vendor’s roadmap and technology evolution, to cope with customers’ and traffic growth ensuring service quality and network performance according to business requirements
• Solution Design (CaaS, IaaS and/or PaaS) in accordance to Vodafone needs and aligned with best practices.
• Evaluate Vendors’ technical and commercial offers and support Supply Chain/Vodafone Purchase Company activities during commercial negotiations with the Vendors
• Prepare mid and long term financial planning activities (Network Evolution Plan and Short & Long Range Plan)
• Support capacity planning and its continuous monitoring through Machine Learning techniques.

Who you are

• Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills (in English)
• Customer oriented and systematic way of working
• Ability to work across multi-functional and cultural boundaries to deliver results and change
• Strong individual thinking & judgment
• Open minded attitude

Must have technical / professional qualifications

• Degree qualified
• At least 5 years professional experience in cloud and virtualization telco workload
• Expert in data centre infrastructure, cloud computing and virtualization architectures (Telco)
• Solid understanding of virtualization (VMWare) and containerization (Kubernetes)
• Solid understanding of routing and switching protocols (ie. BGP / ISIS / OSPF)
• Experience with kubernetes networking (CNIs, Service Mesh, Network Policies, Ingress/Egress)
• Experience with Network Load Balancers and Firewalls
• Experience designing/implementing IPv6 solutions

Not a perfect fit?

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.

Who we are

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.

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, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.