Specialist: Core data & Infrastructure at Vodacom

Role Purpose:

To perform engineering, architecture, optimisation, dimensioning, high level support and research of the packet core and Telco over Cloud common infrastructure. To provide support in this regard to both internal and external, local and international teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

• These responsibilities include the selection and testing of new Network Core Equipment for current and future technologies including Packet data core, LTE, Wifi, Fixed line and converged networks
• Detailed network architecture strategy,design, planning and implementation of Vodacom’s Core Packet Switching, including products for Packet data core, LTE, Wifi, Fixed line and converged networks
• Detailed network architecture design,planning and implementation of Telco over Cloud infrastructure
• Detailed network architecture design,planning and implementation of VIM/Hypervisor layer
• Research, manage, scoping, specification, testing and roll out of new packet based products services and equipment, and TOC infrastructure.
• Co-ordinate and execute, acceptance testing and manage roll out of new Core
• Packet Switching software as well as firmware and software on the TOC environment.
• Provide High level support to internal and external customers
• Development of tools to assist within the planning and optimisation of the Core Packet Switching network.
• Interface with and communicate technical concepts in a clear manner-to internal, external customers and suppliers
• Maintain Relationships with the respective vendors and divisions.
• Evaluate system architecture and recommend system improvements to other engineering departments and suppliers
   

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Matric (Essential)
• A 3 year degree/diploma in Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical or equivalent qualification. (Essential)
• Minimum 3 Years’ experience in a combined
• Networking and telecommunications environment, inclusive of the following(Essential)
• A minimum 1-2 years’ experience in Core Networks Elements – Essential
• At least 2 years proven working experience of Internet Protocol (IP) - Essential
• Working knowledge of SGSN, EPC, PCRF and partial CDN systems principles and protocols desirable
• Research, evaluation, acceptance testing and implementation of new vendors in a telecommunication environment desirable
• Minimum 1-2 years experience of GSM,GPRS/UMTS/LTE principles and protocols(Essential).
• A good knowledge and understanding of the NFV/SDN/IoT will be an added advantage
• Video and CDN knowledge will be an added advantage

Closing date for Applications: 24 January 2022