Location:Bath (5 days per week)Working hours:Full-timeSalary:Competitive + Vodafone BenefitsWe're a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives. At Vodafone UK, diversity isn't just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We're proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.Join Vodafone Business Security Enhanced for Vodafone UK and support in providing world-class Secure Solutions for our Enterprise clients.Role Purpose:This is an exciting opportunity to join a new team being created, which will be responsible for network build, optimisation & inventory of VBSE core & access network infrastructure. Supporting the Transmission Lead with creating and understanding design documents, to be able to support the Field and Operations teams.What you'll do:1. You'll be working with Vodafone technical teams to deliver and maintain a new core network against HLD/LLD requirements2. You'll take ownership of transmission inventories and successful handover to Operations (Fibre routing/Channel allocations/As built documentation)3. Provide technical support/assistance on Vodafone VBSE transmission platform, ownership of escalated issues and drive to resolution4. Manage equipment upgrades in association with equipment vendors and liaise with the change management function pre and post implementation5. Work with the Transmission Lead to create and understand Design Documents,in order to support the Field & Operations teams.Who you are:You'll have:- Deep knowledge of Transmission DWDM Technologies to include but not limited to Ciena- Experience in the use of Transmission management platforms, and inventory systems (OneControl, MCP, DNA, CRAMER & GIS)- Experience in the delivery of Transmission networks in line with design documents- Experience of promoting and developing good working relations with other Departments, external agencies and ContractorsYou'll have knowledge of:- DWDM/OTN principles- Multiservice/Reconfigurable Switching- Optical Switching- Transmission Network Management Systems (NMS)- Legacy SDH/PDH Networks- Synchronisation Experience in Telecommunications with a major telecoms operatorThis position requires the ability to obtain and hold UK Developed Vetting (DV)clearanceWorried that you don't meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. So, if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align exactly with every part of the job description, we would encourage you to apply as you may be just the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help see how your skills fit in.What we offer:An excellent remuneration and bonus package with 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers,pension plan and share schemes. We're also proud to provide a Reconnect programme with flexibility to support individuals returning to work after a career break and our market-leading parental leave policies. We're committed to supporting you throughout every step of your career at Vodafone.Together we canVodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology,please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (careers.vodafone.co.uk) under Career Support, for guidance.Original job Transmission Network Specialist posted on GrabJobs . To flag any issues with this job please use the Report Job button on GrabJobs.
