VodafoneThree - IP Design Authority

In this role you will shape VodafoneThree’s transport network by designing and optimizing a converged IP/MPLS backbone that supports diverse services. You will collaborate across engineering, operations, security, and partners to deliver resilient, scalable, and secure network solutions. You’ll influence IP/MPLS, SDN, and transport roadmaps while integrating legacy networks and driving automation initiatives. This is a fast-paced role at the heart of our digital-outreach mission to connect communities and power a better UK network experience.

• excellent salary plus bonus
• pension plan
• up to 28 days off plus bank holidays
• learning tools
• parential leave policies
• flexible/hybrid working

• Design and optimize core, aggregation, and backhaul IP networks.
• Contribute to evolution of IP/MPLS, SDN, and transport architectures and roadmaps.
• Support integration of legacy Vodafone and Three transport networks for interoperability.
• Develop IP services across VodafoneThree’s transport infrastructure.
• Advance network automation, service management, and configuration platforms.
• Lead testing activities for transport infrastructure and services, including automated testing.
• Ensure capacity planning, lifecycle management, and configuration governance.
• Collaborate with build, operations, cybersecurity, and engineering teams on projects.
• Coordinate with strategic vendors, service integrators, and external partners.

• SC Clearance is essential
• Degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, or related technical discipline
• 5+ years experience in transport network engineering within telecoms
• Strong IP/MPLS and transport networking expertise (optical, microwave, SDH, Ethernet)
• Knowledge of SDN, NFV, cloud networking, 5G transport technologies, and emerging architectures
• Experience with network automation, orchestration, and operational tooling
• Familiarity with telecoms regulations, security standards, and compliance frameworks
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills
• Calm under pressure, resilient, and customer-focused
• Collaborative mindset across diverse teams and partners

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Collaborative and cross-functional teamwork
• Customer-focused and results-driven
• IP/MPLS
• Transport networking technologies (optical, microwave, SDH, Ethernet)
• SDN and NFV