Manager_ Data Center Network Design Engineer_Pune

Job Description Who We Are VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation. As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability. We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece and Portugal. #VOIS #BeUnrivalled #CreateTheFuture About this Role As a Senior Engineer in Data Centre Network Service Design, you will be part of the centralised DC Network Design team within Vodafone Technology. This role involves ownership of network design aspects for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with Vodafone's strategic direction and compliance with group policies. You will collaborate with subject matter experts, architects, project managers, and infrastructure services to deliver standardised, high-performance solutions. Who are you You are a detail-oriented and solution-focused professional with a strong background in data centre network design and migration. You thrive in collaborative environments and are committed to delivering secure, scalable, and optimised network solutions. You are open-minded, clear in communication, and capable of maintaining effective product and service development. What you will do - Develop high-level design (HLD) documentation for network service solutions. - Analyse service requirements to build high-performance and optimised connectivity solutions. - Design and migrate services from legacy environments to SDWAN, ACI, NSX, and private cloud platforms, adhering to Vodafone's security zoning and routing standards. - Forecast performance, availability, and capacity needs based on business plans and usage trends. - Support service restoration and seamless connectivity in collaboration with other team members. - Prioritise and utilise design resources efficiently. - Manage data centre network project designs and provide timely updates. - Communicate solution strategies and product offerings effectively while designing innovative solutions. What skills you need - Proven experience in data centre build, consolidation, and migration to public cloud. - Expertise in SDN technologies including SD-WAN, Cisco ACI, and VMware NSX. - Proficiency in automation tools such as Python, Terraform, and Ansible. - Hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus data centre devices. - Strong knowledge of switching (FabricPath), routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, BFD), segment routing, Ethernet, VXLAN. - Familiarity with private and public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). - Understanding of Vodafone's network security and routing standards. What skills you will learn - Advanced automation and orchestration techniques using industry-standard tools. - Strategic network design aligned with global enterprise standards. - Cross-functional collaboration across global teams. - Exposure to cutting-edge cloud migration and SDN technologies. - Enhanced communication and stakeholder management skills. _VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment _VOIS is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We celebrate differences and we welcome and value diverse people and insights. We believe that being authentically human and inclusive powers our employees growth and enables them to create a positive impact on themselves and society. We do not discriminate based on age, colour, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a result of living and breathing our commitment, our employees have helped us get certified as a Great Place to Work in India for four years running. We have been also highlighted among the Top 10 Best Workplaces for Millennials, Equity, and Inclusion,Top 50 Best Workplaces for Women,Top 25 Best Workplaces in IT & IT-BPMand10th Overall Best Workplaces in India by the Great Place to Work Institute in 2024. These achievements position us among a select group of trustworthy and high-performing companies which put their employees at the heart of everything they do. By joining us, you are part of our commitment. We look forward to welcoming you into our family which represents a variety of cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and skills Apply now, and we'll be in touch Join Us At Vodafone, we're working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together. With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference. 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