Specialist: IP Network and Security

2025-07-31T09:59:30+00:00

FULL_TIME

Telecommunications

Computer & IT

2025-08-09T17:00:00+00:00

 

Tanzania

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At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What you’ll do

Role purpose:

Design, maintain, and oversee the operation of corporate data networks and distribution channels to ensure optimal network performance and reliability.
Manage access control by ensuring third parties, users, and partners are granted appropriate access to internal systems, while safeguarding systems from default exposure to the internet.
Support the integration, configuration, and ongoing management of core IT services to ensure seamless functionality and alignment with business objectives.
Ensure the security of the network estate by implementing comprehensive cybersecurity controls across the network domain and overseeing all integrated services to ensure full compliance with established security standards

Key accountabilities and decision ownership

IP Networks Planning and Operation: Manage the IP network domain to ensure high availability, meet KPI targets, and perform all necessary maintenance. Keep network schematics and configurations current with recommended software versions, while aligning architecture with future business needs and maintaining flexibility

Network Security:

Implement network security controls in compliance with Vodafone CSB and other standards. Apply patches and vulnerability fixes promptly to ensure continuous protection. Maintain up-to-date firewalls and IDS/IPS with relevant policies to safeguard the network

SLA Management:

Manage Service Level Agreements to ensure efficient delivery of network availability and KPI targets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on IP network services -from corporate to core to support overall business objectives

BCM / DRP: Ensure operational alignment and adherence to the company BCM / DRP policy and strategy

Who you are

Core competencies, knowledge and experience

• Business acumen & awareness
• Innovation
• Problem Analysis and resolution
• Effective communication skills – oral and written
• Analytical skills
• Planning & Organizing
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Risk Management
• Project Management

Must have technical/professional qualifications:

• University Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent
• Certifications in IP related fields particularly CCNA, CCNP, HCIA, JNCIA,
• Knowledge of mobile telecommunications network architectures/ technologies
• At least 3 years of experience in IP Networks
• Certification in network Security field, SNRS, SNPA, CISSP
• Hands-on experience with multiple suppliers/vendors/partners such as Cisco, Juniper, Huawei, Fortinet, Nokia etc

Design, maintain, and oversee the operation of corporate data networks and distribution channels to ensure optimal network performance and reliability. Manage access control by ensuring third parties, users, and partners are granted appropriate access to internal systems, while safeguarding systems from default exposure to the internet. Support the integration, configuration, and ongoing management of core IT services to ensure seamless functionality and alignment with business objectives. Ensure the security of the network estate by implementing comprehensive cybersecurity controls across the network domain and overseeing all integrated services to ensure full compliance with established security standards Key accountabilities and decision ownership IP Networks Planning and Operation: Manage the IP network domain to ensure high availability, meet KPI targets, and perform all necessary maintenance. Keep network schematics and configurations current with recommended software versions, while aligning architecture with future business needs and maintaining flexibility Network Security: Implement network security controls in compliance with Vodafone CSB and other standards. Apply patches and vulnerability fixes promptly to ensure continuous protection. Maintain up-to-date firewalls and IDS/IPS with relevant policies to safeguard the network SLA Management: Manage Service Level Agreements to ensure efficient delivery of network availability and KPI targets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on IP network services -from corporate to core to support overall business objectives BCM / DRP: Ensure operational alignment and adherence to the company BCM / DRP policy and strategy

Business acumen & awareness Innovation Problem Analysis and resolution Effective communication skills – oral and written Analytical skills Planning & Organizing Accountability Teamwork Time Management Risk Management Project Management

University Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent Certifications in IP related fields particularly CCNA, CCNP, HCIA, JNCIA, Knowledge of mobile telecommunications network architectures/ technologies At least 3 years of experience in IP Networks Certification in network Security field, SNRS, SNPA, CISSP Hands-on experience with multiple suppliers/vendors/partners such as Cisco, Juniper, Huawei, Fortinet, Nokia etc

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