Location: Newbury + Hybrid
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday
Security Clearance: Requires or ability to obtain Secured Vetting (SC) clearance
Hybrid Working: Work both in the office and at home; expected 2‑3 days per week, at least 8 days per month, in accordance with line manager guidance.
What You’ll Do
You’ll play a critical role in keeping Vodafone compliant with UK government legislation, working at the heart of some of our most secure and mission‑critical technology. This hands‑on technical role has real impact, protecting Vodafone’s UK network integrity while enabling lawful access obligations safely and reliably.
* Lead integration activities between highly specialised compliance platforms and Vodafone’s UK mobile network, including Ericsson core network components, IP infrastructure, and supporting IT systems
* Act as a trusted technical authority within your area of expertise (IP, UNIX/Linux, mobile core networks, or systems integration), shaping integration design, configuration, and validation
* Work closely with architecture and design leads to ensure all integrations align with security, operational, and regulatory requirements
* Collaborate day‑to‑day with Ericsson and other trusted third‑party vendors, helping to align systems, interfaces, data flows, and operational behaviours
* Step in as a senior escalation point for complex incidents, leading investigations across network, platform, and integration domains and driving issues through to resolution
* Support planned changes, upgrades, and enhancements, ensuring stability, auditability, and security before, during, and after change windows
* Mentor and support junior engineers, sharing your knowledge through hands‑on guidance, documentation, and the development of learning pathways that strengthen the whole team
* Operate with the highest levels of professionalism, discretion, and integrity when handling sensitive systems and information in a regulated, security‑sensitive environment
Who You Are
* Significant hands‑on experience in one or more of the following areas: IP networking, UNIX/Linux systems and platform integration, mobile network engineering, complex systems integration across network and IT estates
* Strong experience integrating systems across multiple technical domains, with a solid understanding of interfaces, data flows, protocols, and dependencies
* Background working in large‑scale telecommunications or similarly complex, networked environments (experience with Ericsson technologies is a plus)
* Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues in live environments involving multiple systems and vendors
* Confidence working with senior engineers, vendors, and stakeholders, providing technical leadership without formal line management responsibility
* A collaborative mindset and enjoyment of sharing knowledge, mentoring others, and helping teams grow sustainably
* Eligibility for, or existing, SC security clearance, with the judgement and professionalism required for sensitive operational roles
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, including those from diverse backgrounds and with disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer, and our ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme ensures fair access for applicants with disabilities.
What We Offer
* Great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work
* Personalised benefits such as discounts, vouchers, a pension plan, and more
* Comprehensive learning tools and career development support
* Parental leave policies
Need to Know
We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority; all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet regulatory standards. If you require reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, please consult our Careers website for guidance. While AI is used across the business, we value authenticity and encourage candidates to rely on their own knowledge and skills during the interview process.
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