VodafoneThree - Network and Integration Engineer

Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday 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\u2011to\u2011day with Ericsson and other trusted third\u2011party 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\u2011on 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\u2011sensitive environment Significant hands\u2011on experience in one or more of the following areas: IP networking (routing, switching, firewalls, segmentation) UNIX/Linux systems and platform integration Mobile network engineering (core networks, signalling, service integration) 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\u2011scale 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