NETWORK ENGINEER

Location.
Homebased  Working Hours.
Full time 37.
hours per week – Mon to Fri Salary.
Excellent base salary + Benefits   Who We Are  We’re a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world.
With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.
Join our Vodafone UK Networks team, where we’re continually building and enhancing our network, connecting millions of people and businesses across the country.
Be part of the team that makes it all happen – simplifying, automating, and bringing better connectivity than ever before, with giga-fast speed, to our customers.
Join the Logical Configuration Team, the team that are responsible for the Logical Configuration of the Access and Core Networks Optical and IP including GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) over Fibre and Microwave.
The team is also responsible for the Logical Configuration of the DCN (Data Control Networks) and Sync networks and for migration activities to support Rationalisation/Closure projects.
What You'll Do.
Accountability for functional Logical Configuration Access and Core  To ensure all Logical Configuration functions onshore and offshore are aligned to the Network Connectivity planning/configuration guidelines.
Accountable for all UAT (User Acceptance Testing) testing on new Product/Service Integration into the BAU process Accountable for networks Logical Configuration for Sync and DCN Meet all SLA’s Logical Configuration function.
Managing of third party resources onshore and offshore as part of an extended team Partnering with Field Engineering teams for live migrations, activations and fault resolution The role holder may be required to work weekends and/or nights ad-hoc      Who you are   • Command Line configuration of at least one of the following.
Cisco ASR / Nokia-Alcatel Sr infrastructure • Experience of at least one of the following.
Technologies/protocols such as BGP Peering & IPVPN/VRF/VPRN/E1 Emulation/MPLS deployments • Prior experience of engaging in fault finding procedures to resolve issues during installations or migration activities  • Having a proactive approach to adapt to new workstreams and processes as the network evolves • Ability to drive a culture of governance and control within the team • Ability to get things done in a matrix organisation Please note, the ability to achieve and maintain Security Clearance is required for this role.
Not a perfect fit? Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone 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.
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odafone.
om/uk/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.
What's in it for you We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success.
That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects.
We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes.
We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools and market leading parental leave policies.
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.