Snr. Specialist: CS & Telco Infrastructure at Vodacom Tanzania

To maintain the operational activities of the CS Core Network and Telco Infrastructure by controlling, managing, and supporting day-to-day operations. This role aims to ensure the highest possible network uptime, achieve KPI targets, operational excellence, and efficiency in operational processes and cost management. Additionally, it ensures end-to-end quality of experience for end users.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership

• CS Core Nodes Management: Oversee all technical aspects of the CS Core nodes throughout the radio transition period and beyond, including MSSs, MGWs, STPs, SBCs, TAS, CFX, and ENUM.
• Collaboration and Coordination: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including network engineering, operations, and support, to align technical strategies and ensure cohesive implementation.
• Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Continuously monitor the performance of the infrastructure and nodes, implementing improvements and troubleshooting issues as they arise.
• Compliance and Security: Ensure all systems and processes adhere to Vodacom policies, industry standards, and regulations while maintaining the highest levels of security and data integrity.
• Telco Cloud Infrastructure Management: Manage and monitor infrastructure resources; create, onboard and manage the life cycle of VNF/VM/CNF. Collaborate with application owners in resolving issues related to Infra and/or hypervisor

Who you are

Core competencies, knowledge and experience

• Technical Proficiency: Expertise in managing CS Core nodes (MSSs, MGWs, STPs, SBCs, TAS, CFX, ENUM) and Telco Cloud infrastructure.
• Telecommunications Standards: Familiarity with industry standards and regulations, including network security protocols
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align technical strategies with business objectives and plan for future technology trends.
• Leadership and Communication: Strong leadership abilities to manage cross-functional teams and excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively.
• Problem-solving: Proficiency in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues promptly.
• Technical Support: More than 5 years of hands-on experience in managing and maintaining CS Core nodes and Telco Cloud infrastructure
• Vendor Management: Experience working with multiple suppliers/vendors/partners
• IP management: Proven experience in the IP environment

Must have technical/professional qualifications:

• University Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electronics Science, Computer Engineering, computer science or equivalent
• Certifications in IP-related fields CCNA, JNCA, and HCIA, are an added advantage
• Understanding of Cloud Infra architecture
• Proven knowledge in Unix/Linux
• Programing languages such as C/C++, Python etc.

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.