What you’ll do

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  The Optical Transport Expert is responsible for creating optical transport capacity solutions to support delivery of managed wavelength services. Budgetary and engineering skills will be used to support various stakeholders in the service delivery process.
• A successful candidate must possess a strong desire to learn optical transport technologies, define and communicate standardized specifications, and thrive in a fast-paced cross-functional organization. An aptitude to prioritize tasks and timelines, while building strong relationships are attributes, we seek in qualified applicants
• Develop Optical Transport network plans and strategy for Fiber, Core and Access IP Transport, Fixed Services and Optical Transport customers. (New or upgrades). Prepare Topology documentation. Define Optical Transport Product catalogue.
• Design and modify Optical Transport network topology and dimension network elements (e.g. DWDM) and their NMS (Plan/optimize DCN and Synchronization) in coordination with IP Access and core Planning.
• Plan and optimize Client Services on Optical Transport Network; provide capacity and redundancy for bandwidth demands forecasted and emergency service modifications due to interruptions.
• Define and set out key performance criteria and service levels in Optical Transport network. Audit Optical Transport Operations and Rollout activities, Open RFC's, attend CAB if necessary and ensure successful implementation of plans.
• Develop plans/projects to decrease operational costs within Optical Transport network. Deliver the HLD and LLD plan documents to rollout and provide support to rollout during installation and commissioning. Control handover of Network elements to Optical Transport operations.
• Perform cost-benefit analysis for Optical Transport projects. And provide Optical Transport costs of multi domain technology projects.
• Define technology and methodology to be used in Optical Transport network, in line with IP Core and Access transport plans; (i.e., Redundancy, capacity, interworking.)
• Support Budget analysis for cost optimization and saving opportunities
• Develop and implement Optical transport strategies for future-proof and optimized DWDM fiber network in order to support 5G and beyond capacity needs. Apply the defined global strategies of Vodafone Group Technology.
• Develop and Optimize Fixed and Mobile convergent Optical Transport network strategies; develop and prepare the plans of the AI controlled (SDN) multi-vendor & multi domain transport network management infrastructure.
• Support feasibility analysis for new Fiber projects of Vodafone and prepare High level and Low-level active equipment of Optical Transport network plans for fiber expansion projects.

Who you are

• Electrical/Electronics/Telecommunications Engineering/Computer Engineering/ BSc; MSc/MBA degree preferred.
• Effective presentation skills and public speaking skills required.
• Have an excellent command of English is must.
• Familiarity with telecommunications service protocol structure and testing
• Min 3 years of experience in Optical Transport (DWDM/SDH) and knowledge of fibre optic technology and passive networks.

Not a perfect fit

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

What is in it for you

We like to keep them flexible:

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  Vflexy: Flexible Benefits Program
• Hybrid working kit
• Ergonomic kit allowance
• Digital meal voucher
• Flexible transportation allowance.
• Employee assistance hotline & counselling
• Comprehensive and flexible private health insurance
• Discounted price deals for wide range of products & services

Plus, plenty more to enjoy!


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