Product Architect with Fortinet (Bucharest & Iasi) Bucharest

Product Architect with Fortinet (Bucharest & Iasi)
Bucureşti
Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania

Who we are

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.

Technology VOIS Romania is a purpose driven technology excellence centre and one of the largest national IT&C employers, delivering app development, Io
T, cloud, data analysis, cybersecurity, network and communications, as well as digital services to Vodafone and all its partners.  

About this Role

We are seeking a Product Architect with expertise in Fortinet technologies to lead the design and delivery of SDN and Security solutions for business customers globally. This role involves translating product requirements into
- level designs, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with technical, legal, and regulatory standards. The individual will collaborate across internal teams and external partners to bring innovative connectivity products to market.

What you will do

• Engage with Commercial, Product Management, and Technology teams to shape product backlogs and requirements

• Translate functional and
- functional needs into
-
- end technical solutions, including cost estimation

• Own the
- level design and ensure alignment with product requirements

• Act as technical design authority across architecture, service models, security, privacy, and compliance

• Lead technical aspects of vendor management and product improvement

• Support product lifecycle management, including
- life operations and
-
- life transitions

• Provide strategic technology guidance and contribute to organisational improvement

• Deliver technical product collateral and guide solution consultants

• Review supplier documentation and support delivery alignment

• Assess requirements and contribute to RFx creation and evaluation

• Ensure timely and
- conscious product delivery

• Identify innovation opportunities and enhance customer experience

• Document product and solution details

• Support connectivity strategy and refine service models

• Simplify complex problems for diverse audiences

Who you are

Essential:

• Collaborative mindset with strong communication and presentation skills

• Expertise in Fortinet SDWAN, SDLAN, SASE, and traditional routing

• Experience working with internal stakeholders, external partners, and geographically dispersed teams

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver within strict timelines

• Skilled in handling complex solutions and product lifecycle activities

• Higher education in networking, computer science, or related field

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Mobile and Fixed Networks

• Experience with Agile frameworks

• Proven leadership in telecoms solution design for multinational operators

• Familiarity with
- native concepts (AWS, GCP, containers/K8S)

• Understanding of software development, Dev
Ops, API methodology, and gateways

• Exposure to
- gen orchestration and assurance solutions

What’s in it for you

• Hybrid work model with flexibility to work from home 

• Access to medical and dental services 

• Life and hospitalisation insurance 

• Dedicated employee phone subscription 

• Discounts at gyms and retail partners 

• Annual company bonus 

• Continuous learning and development opportunities 

• Exposure to trusted web technologies 

• Opportunity to contribute to transformative technology initiatives 

• Flexible vacation policy 

• Special paternity programme offering four months of paid leave 

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