Hybrid IP Network Engineer - Connectivity & Automation

Vodafone; Almada; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Model

Vodafone Products and Services

Recognition programs

Health and Well-being program

Learning platform access

Local and international mobility

Job summary

Vodafone is seeking an experienced IP Network Operations Engineer to join its Network Operations team in Lisbon, Portugal. You will operate and support the IP network, troubleshoot incidents, and drive improvements while contributing to automation and documentation.

The role requires strong IP networking knowledge and hands-on Cisco/security experience, with a hybrid work model and international mobility opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of IP networking technologies including TCP/IP, routing and switching.
• Hands-on experience configuring Cisco environments (ACI/ASA/ISE).
• Experience with network security solutions (Fortinet, Check Point).
• Ability to diagnose complex issues across LAN/WAN/Data Centre/IP transport.
• Fluent in English and Portuguese.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support Vodafone's IP network infrastructure with focus on availability and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network incidents within SLAs.
• Execute network changes, upgrades, and migrations.
• Perform root cause analysis and drive continuous service improvement.
• Support automation and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Maintain documentation and procedures; assess risks of changes.
• Escalate critical service risks when required.

Skills

IP networking

BGP & OSPF

MPLS & QoS

IPv4/IPv6

Cisco environments

Network security (Fortinet, CheckPoint

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Cisco Environments (ACI/ASA/ISE)

Fortinet

Check Point

Job description

Vodafone is seeking an experienced IP Network Operations Engineer to join its Network Operations team in Lisbon, Portugal. You will operate and support the IP network, troubleshoot incidents, and drive improvements while contributing to automation and documentation.

The role requires strong IP networking knowledge and hands-on Cisco/security experience, with a hybrid work model and international mobility opportunities.