Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

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.

The purpose of this role is to deliver the Cloud infrastructure in accordance with the strategy and the goals of the domain. Accountable and responsible for the design and deployment ofRedHat & VMWare solutions. Perform the Infrastructure build and onboarding of Network functions into on-premises cloud environment. Technology focus on CaaS, IaaS. (RHOCP, vCloud, vCenter, hypervisor, computing, storage, Network - physical or virtual), remote access solutions, cloud, security, and backup solutions. Working with the On Boarding team to automated E2E integrations and own the process.

As a member of Cloud Engineering team, technology focus from solution implementation and best practices perspective will be (but not limited to):

• Virtualization and Cloud native platforms overall
• Redhat OpenShift, Redhat OpenShift Virtualisation, Kubernetes, GitLab, Argo CD, Ansible
• VMWare Telco Cloud Platform components, namely: vCloud Director, vSphere, vRealize products (vRealize Operations, Orchestrator, Log inside and network inside), NSX-T, Telco Cloud Automation (TCA) and VMWare Tanzu Kuberneters Grid (TKG) ;
• Hardware and software lifecycle management
• Infrastructure in general (hypervisor, computing, storage, Networking - physical or virtual);

• Responsible for the delivery lifecycle management of assigned solutions within Europe;
• Coordinating suppliers, engage with peers and other stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of functionality and quality in projects;
• Develop the on boarding process and automation of VNF & CNF delivery;
• Work within the allocated budget and timelines of delivery;
• Define, address, track and report on standard and guideline adherence;
• Translate technical requirements into business language

• 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 (RedHat, vmWare) and containerization (RedHat/ 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;
• Scripting expertise is preferred (Power CLI, Ansible, Powershell, Python, …);
• Process creation and execution;
• Experience in Cloud computing architecture and design (IT and Telco);
• Strong communication and negotiation skills;
• Customer oriented and systematic way of working;
• Ability to work across multi-functional and cultural boundaries to deliver results and change;
• Strong individual applied thinking;
• Fluency in English

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.

What's In It For You

• Hybrid Work Model - Flexible hybrid work model with 8-10 in-office days per month, managed by team leaders;
• Vodafone Products and Services - Employees get a mobile phone, free communication plan, data card, and various discounts on services and products;
• Recognition - Recognition programs for innovative, creative, high-potential employees and exemplary behaviors;
• Health and Well-being - Well-being Program offers nutrition and psychological consultations, webinars, workshops, and discounts on various services and products;
• Learning - Access to Communities of Practice and a customizable digital training platform with high-quality content (namely Harvard Business Publishing, Skillsoft and Speexx);
• Local and International Mobility - Internal recruitment with local and international rotation opportunities across departments and roles

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.