Network Orchestration Engineer Expert

Fastweb; Italia; Hybrid; EUR 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fastweb, part of the Vodafone group in Italy, is seeking a Network Orchestration Engineer Expert for the Orchestration & Fulfilment Team in Milano with a hybrid work model. You will design and implement provisioning workflows, apply AI/ML for network optimization, and ensure integration of network and IT systems via modern APIs.

You will collaborate across Network Engineering, IT Development and Product Management, driving automation and scalable service models while handling vendor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer/Telecommunications Engineering or STEM equivalents.
• 3–5 years in network automation, service/resource orchestration and zero-touch operations in telco/IT.
• Strong knowledge of networking and network security.
• Familiarity with microservices architectures and API usage.
• Excellent communication with internal customers, suppliers and other functions.

Responsibilities

• Define strategies and plans for network provisioning and service orchestration as a Service.
• Design and maintain orchestration workflows for activation and management of network services.
• Evaluate and integrate AI/ML solutions for predictive network optimization and automation.
• Collaborate with Network Engineering, IT Development, and Product teams to define requirements.
• Support integration between network and IT systems via REST/NETCONF/gRPC/TMF641 APIs.
• Develop and maintain evolving service models to standardize device configuration.
• Perform troubleshooting and problem solving on complex automation processes.
• Manage projects according to business priorities, planning and steering.
• Oversee partners and suppliers, monitoring quality and timelines.
• Contribute to network evolution and scouting of new products and vendors.
• Promote Agile/DevOps practices for development, validation and deployment.

Skills

Networking

Automation

AI/ML

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Laurea in Ingegneria Informatica / Telecomunicazioni or STEM equivalents

Tools

REST API

NETCONF

gRPC

TMF641

Job description

WHO WE ARE

We are Fastweb + Vodafone, the leading telecommunications operator in Italy, with some of the most extensive and high-performance proprietary infrastructures in the country, through which we manage over 20 million mobile lines and 5.6 million fixed lines. We provide advanced digital services based on 5G, Cloud, IoT, Artificial Intelligence, and Cybersecurity to enable the digital transformation of individuals, businesses, and public institutions. We believe in a leadership approach founded on trust, constructive feedback, inclusion, and people development.

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE PART OF FASTWEB + VODAFONE

What will you find at Fastweb + Vodafone? Our values—Spark Passion, Aim High, Stand True—guide our daily work. Together, we create an environment where every person can make a difference. Guiding us is our Leadership Model: a shared language that defines how to lead with awareness at every level. A community, not just a team - BELONGING & INCLUSION You work in an open and collaborative environment where your ideas matter and differences are a strength. Grow and make an impact - IMPACT Continuous learning and development, meaningful feedback, constructive dialogue, and high-impact projects. In a company that drives real innovation in the country, you have the space to grow and make your mark. Feel good, work better - FLEXIBILITY & WELLBEING You have smart working, a shorter workweek, no clock-in and yes to trust and goals. Your wellbeing and work-life balance come before everything else. We do things that matter - SUSTAINABILITY & CUSTOMER Sustainable choices and a customer-first approach: with our technology, your work has a real impact on Italy and on the future.

YOUR BENEFITS

A benefits package designed to support you at every stage of your life: Growth and development Grow through continuous learning and development paths, along with dedicated programs designed to build the skills of the future. Flexibility and time for yourself You can enjoy smart working up to two thirds of your working days, plan your in office days over the quarter, and benefit from a shorter workweek with Friday afternoon off. Parenthood Up to 4 months of paid parental leave, flexible shifts, and dedicated leave options. Study and education Time off to sit your exams, leave options, and support if you have children with special educational needs (BES/DSA). Wellbeing Health insurance, psychological support, free legal support, financial education, caregiving support, and the opportunity to take part in sports and cultural events. Bonus and welfare A performance bonus that you can convert into welfare benefits, with an additional company contribution.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

At Fastweb + Vodafone, we are looking for a Network Orchestration Engineer Expert for the Team Orchestration & Fulfilment. In qualità di Network Orchestration Engineer le tue attività e responsabilità saranno le seguenti:

• Elaborare le strategie, i piani e le iniziative per l’implementazione del provisioning della rete e dei servizi in ottica Network as a Service (NaaS).
• Progettare, sviluppare e manutenere workflows di orchestrazione per l'attivazione e la gestione di servizi di rete (es. connettività, VPN, servizi cloud, rete mobile, core, voice).
• Valutare e integrare soluzioni di AI/ML per l'ottimizzazione predittiva della rete, l'anomaly detection, il digital twin e l'automazione intelligente dei processi di orchestrazione
• Collaborare con i team di Ingegneria di Rete, Sviluppo IT e Product Management per definire i requisiti e implementare nuove soluzioni.
• Supportare l’integrazione tra sistemi di rete e sistemi IT eterogenei attraverso l'uso di API (REST, NETCONF, gRPC, TMF641).
• Supportare lo sviluppo e la manutenzione evolutiva di modelli di servizio (es. utilizzando YANG) per standardizzare e automatizzare la configurazione degli apparati di rete.
• Effettuare attività di troubleshooting e problem solving su processi di automazione complessi.
• Gestire i progetti secondo le priorità aziendali, curandone la pianificazione e il controllo.
• Gestire partner e fornitori monitorando qualità, know-how e rispetto dei processi e dei tempi.
• Contribuire all’evoluzione della rete, gestendo anche processi di scouting di nuovi prodotti e fornitori.
• Supportare ed incentivare l'adozione di metodologie Agile/DevOps per lo sviluppo, la validazione e la messa in esercizio degli applicativi.

REQUISITI ESSENZIALI

• Laurea in Ingegneria Informatica, Ingegneria delle Telecomunicazioni o discipline STEM equivalenti.
• Esperienza di almeno 3-5 anni in ruoli legati all'automazione di rete, service/resource Orchestration e zero-touch Operation in ambito telco/IT.
• Solide conoscenze in ambito Networking e Sicurezza delle reti.
• Familiarità con le architetture a microservizi e l'utilizzo di API.
• Ottimo approccio all’analisi, al problem solving e capacità di lavorare in gruppi eterogenei.
• Eccellente capacità di relazione con clienti interni, fornitori e altre funzioni aziendali.

REQUISITI PREFERENZIALI

• Conoscenza dei framework TMForum (es. TMF641, TMF638, TMF639, architetture ODA, etc..) e Mplify.
• Conoscenza delle architetture mobili 5G (core, access, FWA) e/o delle architetture fisse (accesso, backbone, core).
• Conoscenza di AI/ML applicata alle reti (es. predictive analytics, anomaly detection, digital twin, network optimization).
• Esperienza con strumenti di Generative AI per automazione, documentazione tecnica e supporto allo sviluppo.
• Esperienza nella gestione di team di progetto.
• Esperienza pregressa di ingegnerizzazione/sviluppo di sistemi ICT

RETRIBUZIONE

Retribuzione a partire da 39.000 euro annui lordi + PdR. The final financial offer may exceed the indicated value and will be determined based on demonstrated skills, the level of autonomy, and the actual scope of responsibility assumed in the role.

OTHER INFORMATION

Contract: Permanent

Working Hours: Full time

Applicable collective agreement (CCNL): Telecommunications

WORK LOCATION Preferred: Milano + hybrid working model

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