August Jobs At Vodafone 2017

Vodafone in Ghana is an operating company of Vodafone Group Plc., the world’s leading mobile telecommunications company, with a significant presence in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and the United States.

Vodafone is the only total communications solutions provider – mobile, fixed lines, internet, voice and data – and is currently unmatched in providing fixed line and internet services – the leader and the first choice for Ghanaians. We are the secondly ranked operator in mobile with a huge potential to take over the market.   As a corporate body, we value our customers and constantly build key relationships with the private sector and government. Our goal is to be the communications leader in an increasingly connected world. We aim to provide the kind of innovative and responsive service for which the Vodafone Group is recognized worldwide.

Job Description

Job Title: Infrastructure Architect

Role purpose:

Analysing, designing, planning and optimization of cost effective IT Infrastructure ecosystem. Create, Maintain and Simplify an effective IT Infrastructure architecture for Vodafone Ghana in line with both OpCo and Vodafone Group long term goals and strategy.

• Architecting and designing highly available IT Network and Infrastructure solutions to meet requirements as defined by the business Area.
• Support the IT team to review software design to confirm compliance with architecture principles, specifications, lead design discussions, present ideas to others and assist in the integration of applications and technologies
• Advise and share experience on complex IT Network issues by providing technical guidance to project team members (consultancy).
• Set targets for success, and carry out on-going risk analysis. Identify and manage risks to success and escalate accordingly.
• Continued reporting and monitoring of IT Network  capacity and planning around mitigation of any capacity issues

Core Competencies:

• Strong technological background, with qualification in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or equivalent
• More than 5 years’ experience in IT Network architecture
• Excellent knowledge of telecommunications infrastructure, networks and technologies
• Demonstrated extensive Design and Architecture experience in large and complex environments
• Ability to initiate and run complex projects to completion.
• Ability to manage delivery with external supplier and internal stakeholders.
• Self-driven innovator within IT Infrastructure.
• Professional qualifications in a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience; TOGAF, OS, Networks, Storage, Databases, CCNP, CCIE, JNCIE or JNCIP for example.