Specialist: Packet Core & Telco Infrastructure at Vodacom Tanzania, July 2026

Company: Vodacom Tanzania

Location: Mwanza, Tanzania

Type: Full time Jobs

Category: Telecommunications Jobs

Specialist: Packet Core & Telco Infrastructure

Job overview

Organization: Vodacom Tanzania

Job title: Specialist: Packet Core & Telco Infrastructure

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.

How to Apply:

Job type Full-time Job, To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.