IP LAN Technical Lead

Job description

Who we are VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation. As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability. We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal. #VOIS #BeUnrivalled #CreateTheFuture About this Role We are seeking a highly experienced Network Engineering professional to lead the architecture, blueprinting, and high-level design of IP LAN and security capabilities across Vodafone’s European operations. This role focuses on ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable network solutions across data centre, service LAN, and office IT environments, while driving harmonisation, standardisation, and innovation across markets. What you’ll do Design and optimise network architectures through high-level and low-level design (HLD/LLD). Deliver robust, secure, and scalable LAN and data centre network solutions across multiple regions. Ensure network performance aligns with service and application requirements, including capacity and utilisation. Standardise and harmonise network environments, services, and security frameworks across local markets. Lead proof of concept (POC) validations and support implementation quality assurance processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated, end-to-end network solutions. Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and cost optimisation within network infrastructure. Support testing, auditing, and acceptance of deployed solutions, including defining test strategies and documentation. Manage relationships with third-party vendors and partners, ensuring delivery excellence. Contribute to knowledge sharing and capability development within network engineering teams. Who you are Experienced in designing and managing large-scale, heterogeneous IT and network infrastructures. Skilled in IP networking technologies, including TCP/IP, routing protocols, WLAN, VOIP, DHCP, DNS, and Active Directory. Knowledgeable in network security concepts such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, PKI, encryption, authentication, and access control mechanisms. Familiar with data centre infrastructure, network management, and analysis tools. Collaborative and effective in cross-functional and multicultural environments. Proficient in aligning technical solutions with business and service performance objectives. Comfortable working within project-based environments and IT service management frameworks (e.g. ITIL).Fluent in English, with strong communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities. Not a perfect fit? Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best. What's in it for you - Hybrid way of working: 2 days per week/ 8 per month - Medical and dental services - Life and hospitalization insurance - Dedicated employee phone subscription - Take control of your benefits and choose any of the below options: MEAL TICKETS/ PRIVATE PENSION/VACATION VOUCHERS/ CULTURAL VOUCHERS within the budget. - Special discounts for gyms and retailers - Annual Company Bonus - Ongoing Education – we continuously invest in you to ensure you have everything needed to excel on the job and enhance your skills - You get to work with tried and trusted web-technology - We let you write your own story by planning vacations: go for a trip, experience new things, have fun and enjoy your 23 days off. - Special Paternal Program - 4 months of paid paternity leaveWe recognize and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workplace so that we are as diverse as the customers and communities we serve. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, color, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social or marital status. Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job advert, we encourage you to apply as you may be just the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help see how your skills fit in. #VOIS What skills you will learn Advanced network architecture design and optimisation across complex environments. Expertise in security-driven network engineering and infrastructure resilience. Cross-market standardisation and large-scale transformation programme delivery.Vendor and stakeholder management in global telecom and IT ecosystems. VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background. Join Us At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together. With us, you can truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference. Alert Apply for Vodafone jobs only through the official Vodafone Careers website to avoid job scams and fraud. #JDEnhancedByTARA Follow us on social media LinkedIn: Facebook: Instagram: You can also chat with our employees to learn more about our projects: