About this opportunity:
Looking for an Packet Core Specialist with deep expertise in Evolved Packet Core (EPC) and 5G Core (5GC) technologies, with a strong focus on the planning, design, deployment, and KPI-driven optimization in multi-vendor environments. The role demands a high level of ownership in maintaining network performance and quality within timelines.
Roles and Responsibilities
• Accountable for day-to-day project delivery aligned with Market Area (MA) requirements.
• Analyze and troubleshoot network KPI degradation issues.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery execution.
• Drive adherence to standard working methodologies and best practices.
• Responsible for Design, deployment/configuration , troubleshooting, root cause analysis and workaround / solution definition activities according to the Network Problem
• Ensure all KPIs are consistently met as per agreed SLAs and performance targets.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management, including customer-facing roles
Experience
• 8-12 years of experience in PS Core network.
• Expertise in PS Core technologies, with extensive experience in the planning, design, and optimization of multi-vendor networks.
• Hands-on experience with MME, AMF, PCC, SGW, PGW, SMF, UPF, PCG, DNS, and NFVi nodes for KPI optimization.
• Strong end-to-end troubleshooting capabilities for resolving packet core KPI degradation.
• Experience with network probing tools (Wireshark, TShark, NetScout, or vendor-specific tools)
Skillset
• Experience in multi-vendor Packet Core environments, with a strong track record of delivery.
• Solid understanding of 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies, particularly in the planning, design, and optimization
• Proficient knowledge of peer domains such as RAN, CS, and IP.
• In-depth expertise in virtualization and cloud-native network functions, with practical experience in NFVi/VMware/OpenStack/Kubernetes environments.
• Knowledge of automation frameworks and tools, with the ability to apply automation for network operations.
• Good Communication skills.