IP Engineer
Job Description
Job title: IP Engineer
Company: Vodafone
Job description: Location: Bath
Working hours: Full-time
Salary: Competitive + Vodafone Benefits
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.
At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.
Join our Security team and experience bringing intelligent technology and advanced threat expertise to organisations that form the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure, this specialist team helps to simplify their day-to-day cyber security operations, enabling their own people to focus on their bigger strategic priorities.
What you’ll do
IP network engineer aligned to the delivery and ongoing support of a major new project. The right candidate will be a hands-on engineer with extensive experience covering network support, implementation and change management.
The role will involve the deployment of new IP based network services across routing, switching and network security technologies as well as providing fault support to the customer and internal teams.
- Build and support of IP networks including routing, switching, network security and encryption services
- Create equipment configurations and technical as built documentation
- Provide 3rd line technical support to the customer and internal operations team
Who you are
- Experience in the deployment of IP network solutions including routing, switching, security and encryption products
- Solid understanding of a variety of IP protocols and standards (including MPLS, BGP and VPN)
- Experience in configuring and utilising network management and monitoring tools
- Demonstrable troubleshooting skills and approach to fault resolution
- Desirable (but not essential) to have knowledge and working experience of both Cisco and Nokia networking products
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. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we would 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.
What we offer
An excellent remuneration and bonus package with 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’re also proud to provide a Reconnect programme with flexibility to support individuals returning to work after a career break and our market-leading parental leave policies. We’re committed to supporting you throughout every step of your career at Vodafone.
Together we can
Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.
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, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (careers.vodafone.co.uk) under Career Support, for guidance.
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.
Expected salary:
Location: Bath