Ph3Overview /h3pAs Cloud Design Engineer you will be part of a global E2E unit in Cloud Engineering organization that aims to achieve the cloud ready cloud native strategy for Vodafone, as an enabler for the network as a platform, and thus drive cost efficiencies and innovation. You will be responsible for designing and supporting the delivery of the Telco Cloud virtualized infrastructure in Italy and cluster markets in accordance with the Vodafone Cloud Engineering strategy and goals to enable onboarding of the core network’s tools with best-in-industry quality within the planned time. You will be accountable for the design to deployment of infrastructure virtualization for a Cloud-ready platform, mainly focused on VMWare NFV SDN solutions and Red Hat OpenShift, considering capacity efficiency, security, resiliency and automation, aligned with the peculiarities of NFV workloads. You will also support the infrastructure build of Network Functions into an on‑premise cloud environment. The technology focus includes IaaS, CaaS, PaaS infrastructure (vCloud, vCenter, hypervisor, computing, storage, networking – physical or virtual), remote access solutions, cloud security, and backup solutions. You will work with the VNF/CNF Onboarding team to automate end-to-end integrations. It is aligned with Vodafone strategy and focused on Virtual/Containerized Network Functions (V/CFN) and SDN needs. /ppLocation: Italy /p h3Responsibilities /h3ulliResponsible for the solution design and lifecycle management of designed solutions within Cluster IT, GR, AL Vodafone Markets /liliCoordinate suppliers, engage with peers and other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of functionality and quality in projects /liliDesign and deliver NVI on time and on budget according to the project’s timeline /liliSupport process development and automation of VNF/CNF delivery /liliDefine, address, track and report on standard and guideline adherence /liliTranslate technical requirements into business language /li /ul h3Key Performance Indicators /h3ulliDesign and deliver infrastructure within local market timescales /liliMeet or exceed Capex targets /liliTimeliness and quality in the solution design and delivery /li /ul h3Core Competencies, Knowledge And Experience /h3ulliData centre infrastructure, cloud computing and virtualization architectures (Telco) /liliCustomer oriented and systematic way of working /liliStrong communication and negotiation skills /liliAbility to work across multi-functional and cultural boundaries to deliver results and change /liliStrong analytical thinking and problem solving /liliGood analytical and problem solving skills /li /ul h3Must Have Technical / Professional Qualifications /h3ulliDegree qualified /liliAt least 4 years professional experience in cloud and virtualization /liliExpert in data centre infrastructure, cloud computing and virtualization architectures (IT and Telco) design and delivery /liliSolid understanding of virtualization (VMware/OpenShift Cloud Platform) and containerization (Kubernetes) /liliSolid understanding of routing and switching protocols (e.g., BGP, IS-IS, OSPF) /liliExperience with Kubernetes networking (CNIs, Service Mesh, Network Policies, Ingress/Egress) /liliExperience with Network Load Balancers and Firewalls /liliExperience in designing/implementing IPv6 solutions /liliScripting expertise is preferred (PowerCLI, PowerShell, Python, etc.) /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr