Network Architect
Pubblicato il 06-10-2026 - Vodafone in Milano
Overview
In this role you help shape Vodafone’s connectivity by leading high- and low-level network design, optimization, and deployment. You will ensure end-to-end quality, standardize configurations, and oversee implementation across regions, including virtualization and SDN initiatives. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure a reliable, scalable network while aligning with cyber security and operational standards. This is a hands-on, impact-driven position in a global, diverse environment where your work directly supports innovative services for customers and the business.
Responsabilità
- Lead high- and low-level design activities and network optimization to improve end-to-end quality
- Provide HLDs/LLDs, create templates, modularize configurations, and standardize implementation items
- Ensure network fit-for-purpose across service layers including capacity and utilization considerations
- Implement virtualization and segregation concepts; conduct POC validation
- Manage efficient implementation processes to reduce design/implementation costs and harmonize infrastructure
- Own CAPEX budgeting: forecasting, planning, allocation, and approval administration
- Oversee deployment to operations, conduct training, and manage Change Management planning
- Supervise external vendors and 3rd parties; ensure QA in design/implementation
- Support testing, acceptance, auditing, and handover to Operations; manage test environments and test catalogs/plans
- Drive knowledge transfer and skill development within the Network Implementation team
- Ensure network documentation quality and alignment with Cyber Security architecture
- Support data population and accuracy of Asset- and Change Management databases
- Harmonize network standards across regions/local markets and drive SDN innovation
- Foster collaboration with engineering, implementation, and operations teams across Vodafone
- Share expertise to develop harmonized regional solutions and contribute to Cyber Security initiatives
Requisiti fondamentali
- Academic degree and/or at least 5 years’ experience in IT supporting large heterogeneous infrastructures
- Experience in project management
- R&S; CCNA or CCNP and Fortinet NSE6 or FCSS; SD-WAN certifications strongly recommended
- Professional certifications for advanced office LAN management (perimeter protection, traffic control, resilience) are essential
- Goal-oriented with initiative and responsibility
- Fluent in English (spoken and written); Italian an advantage
- Strong team player; effective collaboration across IT, data centers, and service management
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail
- Proactive problem-solving and ownership of tasks
- TCP/IP and network protocols; hardware, security concepts
- Routers, switches, VPN gateways, firewalls, proxies
- Routing protocols: BGP, OSPF; VRF, VLAN, STP, HSRP