Data Center Infrastructure Expert

at  Vodafone

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor degree in Electrical/Telecommunication Engineering or any related field
• Minimum experience of 3 years in Data Center implementation and/or operation, in productive and critical environments
• Practical experience and know-how in project management tools, continuous improvement and failure analysis.
• Familiarity with environmental protection measures.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office;
• Basic knowledge in Networking (concepts);
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio, etc.);
• Basic knowledge of Operating Systems (Linux, Unix, MS Windows Server);
• Knowledge of English (reading, writing and professional conversation);

NOT A PERFECT FIT?

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.

WHO WE ARE

You may have already heard of Vodafone - We’re a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone.
As part of our global family, whether that’s Vodafone, Vodacom or _VOIS, you’ll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation. We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social, or marital status.
Together we can

As a Data Center Infrastructure Expert, you will be responsible for driving infrastructure projects as part of Vodafone Data Centers. You will work as part of the Core Implementation team and have responsibility on driving several activities across departments. You will actively participate in the design and development of processes, including the introduction of new, cost-effective technologies and projects. You will also participate in working groups to solve specific problems. You independently create project reports and reports from the available internal databases and workflow processes. You ensure compliance with all legal requirements and regulations, as well as the requirements of health and safety Vodafone guidelines for network deployment.

As Data Center Infrastructure Expert, your main responsibilities will involve managing activities related to the functioning of infrastructures in the following areas:

• Project management – develop, plan and program the execution of projects within the scope of infrastructure and supervise the following aspects:
• New Data Center rooms and respective infrastructure expansions, e.g., Racks/PODs, HVAC, UPS, Electricity Boards, etc.
• Engineering projects validation and coordination
• Budget control and management
• Gather information and data for economic evaluation of the solutions to be implemented;
• Ensure the application of legal and Vodafone internal regulations in the areas of your responsibility;
• Infrastructure Management for Core Implementation projects in our DataCenters, i.e.
• Installation and Maintenance of racks, servers, switches, firewalls, routers, storage, etc;
• Installation/Removal of network infrastructure (FO and UTP) and network connections;
• Carrying out inventory of assets/liabilities in Data Center and respective registration;
• Identification of all assets/liabilities installed in the Data Center;