Specialist: Core Infrastructure Eng

2 weeks ago


Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Vodafone Full time

Role purpose:

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

Your responsibilities will include:

Detailed network architecture design, planning and implementation of all Telco over Cloud infrastructure
Detailed network architecture design, planning and implementation of VIM/Hypervisor layer for virtualisation and containerisation
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
Development of tools to assist within the planning and optimisation of the Core Packet Switching network.
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.

Technical / professional qualifications:

Matric (Essential)
A 3 year degree/diploma in Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical or equivalent qualification. (Essential)
Minimum 3 Years' experience in a combined Networking and telecommunications environment, inclusive of the following (Essential)
A minimum 1-2 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 1-2 years experience of GSM, GPRS/UMTS/LTE principles and protocols (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
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

Closing date for Applications
:15 June 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.

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