Job Description

Role purpose

To perform engineering, architecture, optimisation, dimensioning, high level support and research of the Cloud common infrastructure, including TOC. To provide support in this regard to both internal and external, local and international teams

Your responsibilities will include

Consultant to the Solutions architecture team
Technical signoff of all equipment integrated into the network
SPOC on Change management for CIE
Detailed network architecture design, planning and implementation of Telco over Cloud infrastructure
Detailed network architecture design, planning and implementation of VIM/Hypervisor layer for virtualisation and containerisation
Research, manage, scoping, specification, testing and roll out of new application, products, services and equipment on TOC infrastructure
Manage roll out of new software as well as firmware on the TOC environment.
Co-ordinate and execute acceptance testing
Provide High level support to internal and external customers
Interface with and communicate technical concepts in a clear manner to internal, external customers and suppliers
Maintain Relationships with the respective vendors and divisions.
Evaluate system architecture and recommend system improvements to other engineering departments and suppliers.

The ideal candidate for this role will have

Technical / Professional Qualifications:

Matric (Essential)
A 3 year degree/diploma in Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical or equivalent qualification. (Essential)
Minimum 7 Years' experience in a combined Networking and telecommunications environment, inclusive of the following (Essential) A minimum 5 years' experience in Core Networks Elements - Essential At least 2 years proven working experience of Internet Protocol (IP) - Essential
Working knowledge of virtualisation and containerisation, vmware and Kubernetes desirable
Research, evaluation, acceptance testing and implementation of new vendors in a telecommunication environment desirable
Minimum 5 years experience of GSM (Essential).
A good knowledge and understanding of the NFV/SDN/IoT will be an added advantage
Video and CDN knowledge will be an added advantage

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

Job Knowledge:
Relevant GSM Core systems
GPRS/LTE/WiFi/Mobile Convergence, NFV, Orchestration and SDN
Telco over Cloud Infrastructure Design
VIM/Hypervisor Design (KVM Openstack, VMWare, Kubernetes etc.)
Data systems (IPv4, IPv6 Firewalls, Routers, Switches, IPLCS, Policy Control, load balances, service platforms, DNS)
GSM/GPRS/UMTS/LTE protocols and SS#7 and other IP Protocols
Telecommunication Industry and current government telecomm legislation as well as developments within ETSI/3GPP IETF and ITU-T
Business Acumen/Ethics
MS Office
3gpp and non 3gpp call flows
Job Related Skills:
Analytical
Communication
Decision making
Delegating
Interpersonal
Presentation/Facilitation
Problem solving
Time Management
Self-Management
Change Management

Closing date for Applications: 16 October 2023

The base location for this role is, Vodacom Campus, Midrand.

The Company s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values diversity & inclusion.

Commitment from Vodacom

Vodacom is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognized, developed and rewarded. We believe that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of peoplexe2x80x99s individual differences - we are not only multinational but multicultural too. At Vodacom you will have access to our excellent flexible benefits programme that you would expect from any global company.

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