Why work for us:

• At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future.
• A more connected, more inclusive, and more sustainable world. We believe technology is only as powerful as the people using it to create a better tomorrow.

Role Purpose:

• As a Solutions Architect you will be a key member of Vodafone Business Unit (VBU) Irelands Solutions Sales team to determine the most appropriate Vodafone technology solution that meets the needs of our customer.
• You will respond to requests for new technology or technology-derived solutions from the customer using standard Vodafone products and designs.
• You will work closely with other members of the VBU team, including those in Solution Sales and the wider Business and Vodafone teams. This will cover a range of disciplines i.e. Sales Team, Commercial Operations, Product, Programmes & Projects, Field Engineering and Service to ensure that the technology solution designed is fit for purpose and can be readily deployed and operated in a profitable manner.
• Your key deliverables will be high-quality, commercially viable technology solutions that have been approved by the customer and all internal stakeholders.
• The Solutions Architect is responsible for creating the relevant documentation to established standards.
• This will detail the proposed solution that will be contracted with the customer with full equipment and delivery costs included.

Essence of Role – Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible for gathering requirements, designing and documenting the overall network security architecture, including firewall configurations, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS), virtual private networks (VPNs), encryption protocols and other security technologies.
• Ability to design and develop security solutions that protect an organization's IT infrastructure, including networks, systems, applications, and data.
• Capable to develop secure HA solutions, incident response plans and procedures for customers to address security incidents promptly and minimize their impact on the network infrastructure.
• Ability to identifies gaps in the current project security design, cybersecurity reference architecture, and architecture design patterns and recommends security enhancements.
• Provides project consulting, evaluating proposed solutions including vendor products & services for information security architecture, risks and recommending alternative solutions or compensating controls
• Assist other members of the Solution Design team in multi-product solution design.

• Responsible for technical support during commercial discussions with Vodafone customers.
• Responsible for providing costs (BOM\PS effort\Support) for Finance approval.
• Responsible for providing the technical component of bid material/Tender responses for Account Manager/Sales
• Responsible for supporting the Account Manager during the bid discussions\presentations with the customer
• Responsible for presenting the technical solution to client at peer level.

• Responsible for understanding and capturing the customer requirements, using additional resources where appropriate.
• Responsible for translating customer requirements into Vodafone language, product-set, SLAs, Professional Services efforts and producing design documentation according to Enterprise standards.
• Responsible for liaising with Product Management and other internal and external subject matter experts where additional product knowledge is required
• Responsible for articulating the technical solution to service and project management colleagues and ensuring that the solution design provides for a straight-forward deployment and meets business operational requirements
• Generation of High Level Design (HLD) Documentation for customer sign off.
• Responsible for ensuring that all designs include an appropriate Enterprise network or solution management component to support service design,monitoring, reporting and capacity planning
• Responsible for supporting the Project team, if required, to ensure customer project sign off

• Establish a technical/engineering relationship with the client at peer level
• Identifying new business opportunities and co-developing them into viable business propositions with colleagues
• Responsible for understanding, managing and responding to customer’s evolving/developing requirements and expectations around technology solutions

• Excellent understanding on security products ( Firewalls, IPS, DDOS, Threat Protection, EDR,XDR, SOAR, SIEM)
• Knowledge on security firewall vendors' products e.g Paloalto, Fortinet, Cisco, Zscaler, Trend Micro etc.
• Familiarity with encryption protocols to secure data transmission over the network, such as Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), Transport Layer Security (TLS), and IPsec.
• Knowledge of LAN Data Switching protocols (IP subnetting, VLANs, Qo S)
• Understanding of Telecommunication and IT service models and their practical application (e.g. ITIL, e TOM)
• The requirements capture process and expected outputs
• Track record of delivering successful solution designs
• Previous experience of working in Telco, Infrastructure or Applications Development
• Experience of working in a virtual team

• Demonstrate strong communication skills and ability to tailor communication and interaction style to different audiences (Internal\Partner\ Customer) in a clear and simple way
• Create a trust based environment with customers and the solutions design team that encourages honesty, integrity and follow through on all actions.

We Are Looking For You, If You Have:

• 3rd Level Technology Qualification or Degree in Electrical\Electronic Engineering or Computer science.
• Industry certification level to Associate level
• Ability to build strong internal / external relationships with key stakeholders
• Focused on delivering the highest customer service standards to ensure a differentiated customer experience.
• Solution design with 5 + years experience, preferably in a large complex sales environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Strong communication/influencing skills
• Operates effectively with virtual teams & dependencies on the performance of other business areas
• Ability to demonstrate Problem Solving, Analytical thinking and Decision making

• Industry Certification to professional level.
• Project Management skills with Prince II or ITSM Service Design ITIL qualification.
• Business acumen and excellent problem solving ability, Looks for ways to overcome blocks and implement solutions

Who we are:

• Vodafone is pioneering Ireland's Gigabit society.
• We are Ireland's leading total communications provider offering products and services make a real impact in the lives and communities of our customers. As part of Vodafone Group, we are part of the world's largest mobile community with a presence across all five continents.
• We’re at the forefront of innovation in Ireland. From delivering Gigabit speeds which offers the fastest game play for gamers, or helping people work from anywhere in the country, the work we do is at the cutting edge of technology and is constantly evolving.
• Our purpose is to connect for a better future, and this is made possible by our people.
• No matter what your background, career stage or interests, we have opportunities across all areas of the business, which will help you explore and unlock your full potential.
• You will get to work in a fantastic environment where diversity and difference is valued, flexible working is the norm and you’ll get to play a role in delivering Ireland’s Gigabit Society!
• Our people are at the centre of everything we do.
• We employ approximately 1,300 people in Dublin and across our network of retail stores in Ireland.
• Our aim is to ensure each employee has the opportunity to innovate, to be challenged and to be rewarded.
• We are dynamic in everything we do, including our approach to training,development, performance management and flexible benefits.
• Vodafone is committed to support LGBT+ people at work.
• We are an equal opportunities employer where our people can be at their best.

When choosing us……….

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible working (times and location) is part of our culture where your hours can facilitate your personal work-life balance
• Generous Employer Pension contribution
• Free Phone Bill – When you join the team, your phone bill is on us! You will also receive mobile phone purchasing discounts
• Learning and Development – We provide extensive training to all of our employees so they can progress in their careers! There is also the Vodafone University where our employees can gain incredible skills!
• Exclusive Family and Friends Discounts – Receive additional discounts for you, your Family and Friends on Vodafone Products!
• 23 days annual leave and 3 charity days off – PLUS a dedicated day off for your birthday
• Access to our Wellness centre including free access to our Gym, health and wellness centre and external practitioners

• We are passionate about our employees! Here at Vodafone we want you to bring your whole self to work and we enable this with our progressive workplace policies.
• We are proud supporters of the LGBTQ+ community and Vodafone is committed to support all of their employees at work.
• We are an equal opportunities employers where our people can be at their best.
• When you combine Technology and the human spirit, anything is possible.
• And when you join Vodafone, we’ll help you shape a rewarding career that gives back in more ways than one.
• It starts here. It starts with you.