Solutions Architect
Vodafone
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: 🇮🇪 Ireland
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SeniorLead
Tech Stack
AWSAzureCloudServiceNow
About the role
- lead complex solutions that transform businesses
- be the trusted technical advisor for major accounts, working closely with senior stakeholders—up to CIO level—to design and deliver technology solutions
- manage the end-to-end design process, ensuring every solution is coherent, commercially viable, and aligned with customer needs
- create strategic roadmaps that span one, two, and three years, drawing on customer business drivers, industry trends, and Vodafone’s portfolio
- from conceptual and logical designs to physical implementation, translate requirements into solutions that solve real problems
- collaborate with Sales, Commercial, Operations, Product, Programmes, and Service teams to ensure designs are deployable and profitable
- combine technical expertise with business acumen—storytelling with data, influencing at senior levels, and ensuring governance structures are in place
- lead discussions during bids and tenders, provide technical input for proposals, and present solutions confidently to customers
- include robust management components for monitoring, reporting, and capacity planning, ensuring operational excellence
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years’ experience with expert-level certifications (Cisco CCIE, CCDA or equivalent); multiple qualifications are an advantage
- Strong background in Telco, ICT, and Consulting
- Enterprise Architecture qualifications such as TOGAF or equivalent
- Deep technical knowledge of Cisco/Aruba networks, Microsoft platforms, and cloud providers (AWS, Google, Azure)
- Understanding of IT service models and frameworks (e.g., ITIL, ServiceNow)
- Ability to articulate complex technical ideas clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
- Proven experience engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions
- Excellent communication skills and ability to tailor style for different audiences
- A collaborative approach that builds trust and encourages integrity and follow-through
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Flexible working (times and location) is part of our culture where your hours can facilitate your personal work-life balance
- Generous Employer Pension contribution
- Free Phone Bill – When you join the team, your phone bill is on us! You will also receive mobile phone purchasing discounts
- Learning and Development – We provide extensive training to all of our employees so they can progress in their careers! There is also the Vodafone University where our employees can gain incredible skills!
- Exclusive Family and Friends Discounts – Receive additional discounts for you, your Family and Friends on Vodafone Products!
- 23 days annual leave and 3 charity days off – PLUS a dedicated day off for your birthday
- Access to our Wellness centre including free access to our Gym, health and wellness centre and external practitioners
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
enterprise architecturenetwork designcloud computingcapacity planningmonitoring and reportingIT service modelsdata storytellingtechnical proposal developmentsolution designbusiness transformation
Soft skills
communicationcollaborationinfluencingstakeholder engagementtrust buildingintegrityadaptabilityproblem-solvinggovernancestrategic thinking
Certifications
Cisco CCIECisco CCDATOGAF