IT & Software

Core Network Support Authority

Vodafone

Newbury · Berkshire · United Kingdom

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Overview

In this role you will lead and support Ericsson CSDB Core and Nokia One-DS/3DS nodes to ensure high availability and performance of voice and multimedia services. You will work with cross-functional teams and vendors, perform proactive fault handling, and drive improvements through automation and incident resolution. You’ll be a key owner for platform reliability, operating 24x7 on-call support and contributing to service excellence. This position offers a chance to shape core network operations in a global, innovative telco environment.

Pay / Benefits
  • Discretionary yearly bonus: 10%
  • Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + carry over
  • Charity days: 5 days
  • Maternity/adoption leave: 52 weeks
  • Paternity leave: 16 weeks
  • Private pension with 2:1 matching from Vodafone
Responsibilities
  • Support CSDB network elements (Ericsson CCDM, CCSM, HSS, CUDB, HLR, vUPG, EIR, USSD, EDA2) and Nokia One-DS/3-DS to ensure availability and performance
  • Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation for incident response and proactive assistance
  • Automate daily and complex tasks to improve efficiency
  • Incident & Problem Management: perform RCA and implement workarounds, collaborate across teams
  • Performance & Availability Management: act as system owner, analyze KPIs, contribute to changes
  • Proactive Service Assurance: regular health checks, KPI reviews, engage vendors for improvements
  • Network Configuration Work: configure number ranges, GTs, APNs, Roaming Realms; manage certificates
  • Supplier & Third-Party Management: monitor SLAs, assist in audits and compliance
  • Change Management & New Service Introduction: manage changes with testing and documentation
  • Software Rollout (LCM): load software in lab and rollout to live after testing
Key requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications/Electronics/Computer Engineering
  • 7 years+ of experience in CSDB operations
  • Strong knowledge of CSDB architecture (Ericsson CCDM, CCSM, HSS, CUDB, HLR, vUPG, EIR, USSD, EDA2) and Nokia One-DS/3-DS
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting using node logs and Wireshark traces
  • Ability to work under pressure in 24x7 environments
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills
  • Adaptability to NFV, SDN, and Cloud
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Strong communication
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Kubernetes
  • Wireshark
  • CSDB operations

Reference: WJ-747_31289902 · Posted 11 Nov 2026, 08:44 PM

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