Data Core Authority

Location: Newbury + Hybrid*
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday – Friday
*Hybrid
At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.

Who We Are

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.

What you'll do

As a Data Core Authority you will drive the operational excellence of Data services and the successful deployment of strategically critical related projects.

Working at the epicentre of mobile technology, this role within the second line Packet Core support team delivers operational excellence for Mobile Data services. This critical role offers opportunities to develop further within 5G SA, EPC, Cloud and Automation, Network Function Virtualisation, Containerisation, CI-CD pipelines while using Agile and DevOps methodologies.

The team is responsible for Vodafone UKs 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G and WiFi data services and other associated technologies. It will be your role to serve as the key technical focal point for major project and program activities that ensures solutions meet operational requirements and standards

Who you are

• Excellent knowledge of Packet Core systems, standards and call flows


• Proven ability to deliver multiple complex projects


• Excellent troubleshooting methodology.


• Strong ability to logically analyse statistical data.


• Self-motivated and driven.


• Growth Mindset is crucial


• Good time management skills


• Good knowledge of Mobile Networks and Linux/Unix Server administration


• Excellent understanding of packet switched network (including Routing & Switching, TCP/IP, BGP, HTTP, Diameter, MPLS, Radius & GTP protocols).


• Good working knowledge of Wireshark Network Protocol Analyzer


• Good understanding of network security (IPSec, firewall)


• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel


• Good inter-personal and communications skills

Worried 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. 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 apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in

What we offer

We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success. That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 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 take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools, market leading parental leave policies and an innovative Reconnect programme for people who have taken a career break.

Together we can

Vodafone 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 (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.