Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

We are seeking a skilled IP & Security Solution Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of secure network solutions across data centre and office environments. This role focuses on ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of network infrastructure while driving standardisation, harmonisation, and innovation across multiple markets. The individual will play a key role in delivering scalable and secure network architectures that support business-critical services and enable seamless connectivity across Vodafone s global operations.

What you ll do

• Develop high-level and low-level designs (HLDs and LLDs) for network and security solutions
• Design and optimise network infrastructure to improve performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
• Standardise and modularise configurations to enable consistent implementation across environments
• Deploy secure networks aligned with service and application requirements, including capacity and utilisation planning
• Harmonise LAN, wireless, and office network services across regions
• Implement virtualisation and network segmentation strategies
• Conduct proof-of-concept validations and support testing, auditing, and acceptance activities
• Define and manage test plans, catalogues, and environments while documenting all quality assurance activities
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and security teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Support tender processes and oversee third-party vendors and partners
• Drive innovation in security networking and promote best practices across teams
• Ensure high-quality documentation aligned with architectural standards
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and capability development within the wider network team

What skills you will learn

• Advanced network architecture design and optimisation techniques
• End-to-end security solution implementation in enterprise environments
• Automation and scripting for network engineering and operations
• Stakeholder management across global and cross-functional teams
• Best practices in network standardisation, testing, and quality assurance

Desired Candidate Profile

Who you are

• Experience working within large-scale IT environments supporting complex network infrastructures
• Strong understanding of IP networking, including protocols, architectures, and hardware
• Expertise in network security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, PKI, encryption, and authentication frameworks
• Proficiency in automation scripting using languages such as Python or Go
• Experience designing and executing system testing frameworks and documentation
• Familiarity with network management, monitoring, and analysis tools
• Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional and multicultural teams
• Understanding of IT service management principles and operational environments
• Knowledge of mobile network operator ecosystems and standard architectures
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into practical solutions

Not a perfect fit?

Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.