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When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.\nWhat you’ll do\nThe job holder will be responsible for designing Security and Connectivity solutions such as Next Generation Firewall, SASE, SD-WAN, and SD-LAN, aligning them with customers’ requirements. Additionally, they will describe and present these solutions' design and deployment plans. 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A Master’s degree will be considered as a plus.\nInspired to effectively communicate in technical and commercial terms and explain the benefits of technology proposals with excellent command of written and spoken Greek and English language.\nProficient in effectively managing large-scale projects utilizing cutting-edge technology.\nPassion for continuous learning of new Security and Connectivity technologies and staying up to date with technological trends.\nAbility to understand the customer's IT operation model and in collaboration with Security and Connectivity products to propose transformation and security solutions.\nNot a perfect fit?\nWorried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. 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