Specialist: Packet Core & Telco Infrastructure

Job overview

• Organization: Vodacom Tanzania
• Job title: Specialist: Packet Core & Telco Infrastructure
• Location: Mwanza, Tanzania
• Requisition ID: 286470
• Date posted: 13 July 2026
• Application status: Open for applications

Role purpose

The Specialist: Packet Core & Telco Infrastructure will maintain Telco Infrastructure and Packet Core operational activities by controlling, managing, and supporting day-to-day operations.

The role aims to:

• Ensure the highest possible network uptime.
• Achieve established key performance indicator (KPI) targets.
• Promote operational excellence.
• Improve the efficiency of operational processes and costs.
• Ensure an end-to-end quality experience for users.

Key responsibilities

Cloud infrastructure

• Manage and monitor infrastructure resources.
• Create, onboard, and manage the lifecycle of virtual network functions (VNFs), virtual machines (VMs), and virtual network function components (VNFCs).
• Collaborate with application owners to resolve issues related to infrastructure and/or the hypervisor.

IP design and optimization

• Design and implement IP networks that cater to current and future demand, with network availability at the heart of the design.
• Monitor and optimize IP networks to ensure that optimal paths are always preferred.
• Manage end-to-end connectivity for corporate customers.

Packet Core operations

• Control and manage the operation of the Packet Core network domain to deliver end-to-end network availability and meet KPI targets.
• Ensure preventive, reactive, and corrective maintenance is completed as required.
• Ensure regular updates are performed according to vendor recommendations.
• Maintain and emphasize system security across the Packet Core and its network domain.

Packet Core planning and organization

• Participate in developing the evolution and roadmap of the Packet Core network environment and its associated network elements.
• Advise the business on optimal and up-to-date solutions that will help make Vodacom the market leader.

Incident management

Provide support for incident management activities, including:

• Escalation
• Reporting
• Updating
• Root cause analysis
• Recommendations

Business continuity and disaster recovery

• Ensure that all business continuity management (BCM) and disaster recovery plans (DRPs) are in place.
• Ensure BCM and DRP arrangements comply with Vodacom policy.

Qualifications

• A university degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electronics Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent field.
• At least two years of experience in telecommunications operations.
• Certifications in IP-related fields, such as CCNA, JNCA, or HCIA, are an added advantage.

Knowledge and experience

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Knowledge of mobile telecommunications and GSM network architectures and technologies.
• An understanding of cloud infrastructure architecture.
• Proven knowledge of Unix/Linux.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as C, C++, and Python.
• Experience working with multiple suppliers, vendors, and partners.

Core competencies

• Problem analysis and resolution
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Planning and organizing skills

Perks and benefits

The job listing includes a perks and benefits section, although specific benefits were not provided in the supplied description.