Ip & Security Data Center Engineer Milano

Ip & Security Data Center Engineer
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Role purpose: Responsible for the design and implementation of service LAN network capabilities that support reliable and secure hosted and collaborative services across Vodafone, with main focus in:

the overall High/Low Level Design and working configuration for the network capabilities

establishing the networking environment by designing system configuration, directing system installation, and defining, documenting and enforcing system standards

designing and implementing new solutions and improve resilience of the current environment

maximizing network performance by monitoring performance, troubleshooting network problems and outages, scheduling upgrades and collaborating with network architects on network optimization

developing and expanding the team's technical skills and experience

IP connectivity design based on customer demand

Key accountabilities and decision ownership: Responsible for High Level and Low Level Design engineering and network design optimization

Drive increased quality of Vodafone network end to end

Provide HLDs, LLDs, define templates, modularize and industrialize configuration items and their implementation, leveraging on the automation framework.

Design and implement Cyber security measures to reduce the vulnerability of the Service LAN

Implement virtualization and segregation concepts

Harmonize data centre network environments and services. Harmonize LAN services, enable seamless access over a converged wired/wireless network to global IT systems

Engineer and deliver the network fit for purpose including understanding of how our services/applications layer will run across the network (capacity, capability, utilisation)

Conduct proof of concept (POC) validation

Responsible for optimal implementation process that delivers ensured quality

Optimize the design and implementation costs and achieve a harmonized & simplified network infrastructure

Take control over CAPEX budget; forecast, planning, allocation, approval process, administration

Deliver the validated solution to its operational environment and deliver training. Hand over the accepted solution to Operations and maintenance team

Plan changes and support of Change Management Process

Supervise external supporters and 3rd parties

Assure quality in the design and implementation process

Support, Test & Accept/Audit the delivered solution

Manage and control the different existing test environments

Define necessary test catalogues and test plans

Document test & QA activities

Responsible to ensure a network documentation

Support the state-of-the art network documentation for the implemented solution that is aligned with Cyber Security architecture

Ensure the quality of the documentation

Support the data population and accuracy of the Asset- and Change Management - Databases

Responsible to ensure network harmonisation and standardization across the Region / the local market

Harmonize Service LAN network across European environments and services

Drive network standards across Local markets

Drive + Support Network innovations as SDN

Collaboration and Teamwork

Alignment with other engineering, implementation, and operations teams in Vodafone

Development of harmonized solutions within Regions and Cyber Security

Share expertise with other network teams across Vodafone

Key performance indicators: Quality service LAN network design and implementation in time and budget

Service LAN network connectivity delivery aligned to harmonised architecture. Service LAN Network infrastructure continuous improvement and simplification

Installation / System / Design / Test documentation for the handover to operations with Knowledge transfer

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience: Business skills:

cultural understanding and strong communication skills

strong team player and appreciate working in a project organization

strong drive and interest in taking on new tasks and challenges

considerable drive and interest in taking on new tasks and challenges

thorough experience in project involving data centre, service management and ITIL processes

capable of understanding and aligning service performance metrics with the best in class in Europe as well as investigating and reporting reasons for deviations elsewhere in a 'country-agnostic' perspective

In-depth knowledge in the following areas:

Detailed knowledge in passive network infrastructure

Designed, developed, and executed System Test documents (Test Strategy, Test setup, Test Report), test case documents

Expert Knowledge in networks (TCP/IP, Protocols, Structures, Hardware, Security)

Expert knowledge in Security protocols and measures

Expert Knowledge in the area of the installation and configuration of network components (Routers, Switches, VPN Gateways, Firewalls, Proxies, Load Balancers and others)

Expert Knowledge in routing protocols

Deep knowledge of Gi-LAN network, features and services

Deep knowledge of IP networks security systems, with experience on the engineering and management of Firewalls

Expert Knowledge in network management and network analysis

Excellent knowledge on the following network nodes and vendors:

Cisco Router/Switches (Nexus, iOS, Catalyst)

FortiNet (FortiGate, FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager)

Juniper (SRX, EX, MX)

F5 (LTM, GTM/DNS)

Cisco Firewalls/VPN Concentrators (ASA)

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Must have technical / professional qualifications: An academic degree and at least 5 years work experience in an IT organization supporting large heterogeneous IT infrastructures.

Good experience in project management

R&S CCNA or CCNP certifications strongly recommended.

Result-oriented and enjoy taking initiative as well as responsibility

Ability to work across multi-functional and cultural boundaries to deliver results/change

goal-oriented and spirit of initiative as well as responsibility

Fluent English oral and written

Very good Italian oral and written

Budget owned: Ownership and responsibility for the budget spend in the responsible area.

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