Transmission IP MPLS & Security Engineer at Vodafone Global Enterprise

Role Purpose/Business Unit:

• To implement new IP\MPLS Transmission technologies.
• To assess security vulnerabilities, address risks and maintain controls across the entire  transmission network.
• To Plan and Build the IP MPLS network.
• To assist with network modelling.

Your responsibilities will include:

IP MPLS Technology & Security

• Sound understanding of Cyber Security controls and processes related to Vulnerability Management, Patching, User Access Management, Privileged Access Management.
• Good understanding of Cyber Security risks and mitigating solutions.
• Provide technology strategic direction in the Transmission domain
• Ensure alignment with Vodafone’s technology strategy, policies and objectives
• Develop a clear technology strategy for Vodacom in the field of IP/MPLS
• Implement new IP/MPLS technologies
• Develop clear supplier strategy in the field of IP/MPLS
• Define and manage technology roadmaps in the field of IP/MPLS
• Perform comprehensive lab tests on new equipment with the associated field trials where required and produce detailed reports, results and recommendations with the rest of the team.
• Conduct research on strategic trends and new technologies in the field of IP/MPLS with the aim of developing roadmaps and benchmarks against world best practices
• Ensure alignment between supplier roadmaps and Vodacom requirements.
• Arrange periodic meetings with suppliers to obtain the latest product updates and trends in the field of IP/MPLS
• Ensure alignment between Transmission and the Technology Group strategy based on broader objectives defined within the company strategy
• Manage supplier relationships associated with Technology Governance
• Manage relationships with other technology departments within Vodacom and Vodafone
• Set quality standards and procedures against world best practice benchmarks and the management of these processes
• Compile strategic and operational documentation in relation to the field of IP/MPLS that will inform planning internal planning guidelines and masterplans
• Make key technical recommendations to management on technology trends and evolving network architectures in the field of IP/MPLS
• Identify key areas in terms of technology and network evolution in the field of IP/MPLS and communicate to all relevant stakeholders
• Identify risk areas in terms of network capacity and performance and communicate to all stakeholders
• Provide support on due diligence investigations on behalf of the Transmission department
• Perform cost-benefit analysis associated with specific technical scenarios and trials under consideration
• Develop business cases and business models where required that support business imperatives such as operational efficiencies in terms of CAPEX and OPEX spend
• Present to internal and external technology forum as well as
• Present at international conferences
• Compile the HLD and LLD for the transmission network.
• Engage with Assurance, Regional Operations and NMG Network Performance teams to understand and address network concerns.

Budgets

• Provide inputs to the CAPEX budget formulation.
• Provide inputs to the OPEX budget formulation.
• Cost efficiency – investigate ways to reduce costs

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Matric/ Grade 12 (or SAQA accredited equivalent)
• A 4 year engineering degree/BSC degree   (Essential)
• CompTIA Security+ certification
• MBA qualification is preferable.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the Telecommunications Transmission industry.

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

• IP\MPLS technologies.
• The ability to lead and operate within a team structure
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts
• Strategic level problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to function at all levels in the organisation
• Advanced level technical writing skills
• The ability to manage stress for prolonged periods
• The ability to focus on detail
• Facilitation skills
• Creating and Innovating
• Planning and Organising
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Persuading and Influencing
• Analysing
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Telecommunication industry
• Project management
• Business Process
• Leadership Skills
• Computer Literacy

We make an impact by offering:

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications: 05 April 2025.