Network Architect

Overview

In this role you help shape Vodafone’s connectivity by leading high- and low-level network design, optimization, and deployment. You will ensure end-to-end quality, standardize configurations, and oversee implementation across regions, including virtualization and SDN initiatives. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure a reliable, scalable network while aligning with cyber security and operational standards. This is a hands-on, impact-driven position in a global, diverse environment where your work directly supports innovative services for customers and the business.

Responsabilità Lead high- and low-level design activities and network optimization to improve end-to-end quality

Provide HLDs/LLDs, create templates, modularize configurations, and standardize implementation items

Ensure network fit-for-purpose across service layers including capacity and utilization considerations

Implement virtualization and segregation concepts; conduct POC validation

Manage efficient implementation processes to reduce design/implementation costs and harmonize infrastructure

Own CAPEX budgeting: forecasting, planning, allocation, and approval administration

Oversee deployment to operations, conduct training, and manage Change Management planning

Supervise external vendors and 3rd parties; ensure QA in design/implementation

Support testing, acceptance, auditing, and handover to Operations; manage test environments and test catalogs/plans

Drive knowledge transfer and skill development within the Network Implementation team

Ensure network documentation quality and alignment with Cyber Security architecture

Support data population and accuracy of Asset- and Change Management databases

Harmonize network standards across regions/local markets and drive SDN innovation

Foster collaboration with engineering, implementation, and operations teams across Vodafone

Share expertise to develop harmonized regional solutions and contribute to Cyber Security initiatives

Requisiti fondamentali Academic degree and/or at least 5 years’ experience in IT supporting large heterogeneous infrastructures

Experience in project management

R&S CCNA or CCNP and Fortinet NSE6 or FCSS; SD-WAN certifications strongly recommended

Professional certifications for advanced office LAN management (perimeter protection, traffic control, resilience) are essential

Goal-oriented with initiative and responsibility

Fluent in English (spoken and written); Italian an advantage

Strong team player; effective collaboration across IT, data centers, and service management

Analytical mindset with attention to detail

Proactive problem-solving and ownership of tasks

TCP/IP and network protocols; hardware, security concepts

Routers, switches, VPN gateways, firewalls, proxies

Routing protocols: BGP, OSPF; VRF, VLAN, STP, HSRP