Role purpose:

Cloud Specialist will be part of the Cloud team, that is in charge for the operations of cloud environment used to virtualize network functions in Vodafone network.
Main responsibilities and activities are:
Managing and supporting a mixed environment of Vmware ESX, Tanzu and Openshift Cloud Platforms.
Installing, configuring, implementing the Cloud infrastructure
Performing troubleshooting, incident management and error handling for cloud platforms.
Executing change management, fault management, service request processes.
Evaluating new versions, firmware and patches. Implementing major upgrades and security patches regularly.
Discussing platform evolution with vendors and design teams
Implementing security policies and fixing vulnerabilities on platforms according to the best practices and company procedures.
Periodic monitoring of platforms, performance tuning, capacity planning and trend analysis.
Providing assistance in new projects during all stages, including: assessment, planning, designing, initiation, implementation.
Maintaining operational readiness, ensuring complete recovery in the event of a disaster. Attend DR tests regularly, update the policies and procedures as required.

Key accountabilities:

Incident, change and problem management for Cloud platforms
Life cycle management of cloud infrastructure
Technology vendors management
Relationship management with design teams and with internal customers
Engages and leads the team to effectively reach operational targets.
Builds relationships with stakeholders
Manages performance of team, set targets, evaluate results.
Fosters collaboration in the team and among teams in bigger processes.

We Are Looking For You, If You Have:

University degree from telecommunications engineering, information technology or equivalent STEM degree with ICT experience
Total of +5 years system/cloud administration experience with Vmware ESX, Openshift Cloud Platform

Good knowledge of Cloud, CAAS/PAAS/IAAS technologies.
Excellent working experience on VMware and Redhat OCP Linux.
Good knowledge of Storage, SAN, Network
Good knowledge of vROPS, PowerCLI, DevOps tools.
5+ years experience working in a large, enterprise environment working with problem solving, troubleshooting and analysis processes
Good knowledge of automation solutions (Ansible, Git, Python)

Good team player and Problem Solver
Strong aptitude for learning new technologies and methodologies
Ability to perform in stressing and emergency conditions

When choosing us……….

When you join the Vodafone Team, you will have the chance to grow your career while also experiencing some serious benefits!

• Some of the benefits that you will receive along the way are:
• Competitive Salary
• Flexible working (times and location) is part of our culture where your hours can facilitate your personal work-life balance
• Generous Employer Pension contribution
• Free Phone Bill – When you join the team, your phone bill is on us! You will also receive mobile phone purchasing discounts
• Learning and Development – We provide extensive training to all of our employees so they can progress in their careers! There is also the Vodafone University where our employees can gain incredible skills!
• Exclusive Family and Friends Discounts – Receive additional discounts for you, your Family and Friends on Vodafone Products!
• 23 days annual leave and 3 charity days off – PLUS a dedicated day off for your birthday
• Access to our Wellness centre including free access to our Gym, health and wellness centre and external practitioners

We are passionate about our employees! Here at Vodafone we want you to bring your whole self to work and we enable this with our progressive workplace policies. We are proud supporters of the LGBTQ+ community and Vodafone is committed to support all of their employees at work. We are an equal opportunities employers where our people can be at their best.

When you combine Technology and the human spirit, anything is possible. And when you join Vodafone, we’ll help you shape a rewarding career that gives back in more ways than one. Its starts here. It starts with you.

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