Job Description

Location: Bristol (5 days per week)
Working hours: Full-time Salary: Competitive + Vodafone Benefits
We\xe2\x80\x99re 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\xe2\x80\x99t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We\xe2\x80\x99re 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.
Role Purpose:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a new team being created, which will be responsible for network build, optimisation & inventory of VBSE core & access network infrastructure. Supporting the Transmission Lead with creating and understanding design documents, to be able to support the Field and Operations teams.


What you\'ll do

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  You\'ll be working with Vodafone technical teams to deliver and maintain a new core network against HLD/LLD requirements
• You\'ll take ownership of transmission inventories and successful handover to Operations (Fibre routing/Channel allocations/As built documentation)
• Provide technical support/assistance on Vodafone VBSE transmission platform, ownership of escalated issues and drive to resolution
• Manage equipment upgrades in association with equipment vendors and liaise with the change management function pre and post implementation
• Work with the Transmission Lead to create and understand Design Documents, in order to support the Field & Operations teams.

Who you are:
You\'ll have:

• Deep knowledge of Transmission DWDM Technologies to include but not limited to Ciena
• Experience in the use of Transmission management platforms, and inventory systems (OneControl, MCP, DNA, CRAMER & GIS),
• Experience in the delivery of Transmission networks in line with design documents.
• Experience of promoting and developing good working relations with other Departments, external agencies and Contractors.

You\'ll have knowledge of:

• DWDM/OTN principles
• Multiservice/Reconfigurable Switching
• Optical Switching
• Transmission Network Management Systems (NMS)
• Legacy SDH/PDH Networks
• Synchronisation
• Experience in Telecommunications with a major telecoms operator
• Must be willing to go through DV clearance

Security Clearance: This position requires the eligibility and ability to obtain and hold UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.
Worried that you don\xe2\x80\x99t 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\xe2\x80\x99re excited about this role but your past experience doesn\xe2\x80\x99t 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\xe2\x80\x99re 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\xe2\x80\x99re 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.