5G Core Operations Engineer

Job Description: 5G Core Advance OperationsJob Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe 5G Core team is seeking an experienced subject matter expert with demonstrated competence with 4G/5G wireless (5G platforms like AMF, SMF, UPF and IMS) in virtualized and cloud-native Core domain. The position requires experience in network design, deployment, system integration, optimization, and Core 5G Telcom network management.As a 5G Core engineer, associate will be helping to define and validate the Core Network solution architecture for the Customer Wireless 5G using ORAN and Cloud Native Network. The position will be central in bringing a solution design through the development phase into a mature product ready for commercial deployment. The 5G Core Expert will interact closely with Customer key partners, Technology, Engineering, Operations, and RF Teams. This role is ideal for someone with a unique blend of technical expertise, operational excellence, leadership skill set, and strong prioritization, facilitation, and communication skills. In this role, you will:Understand best practices for virtualized and cloud-native Core applications for mobile networksSupport translation of network architecture to network development activitiesPartner with Program Managers to execute development projectsFollow the development life cycle to ensure market requirements are properly captured and implemented in the products and solutionsDocument test environments and provide technical publications (knowledge sharing) to ensure readiness in all aspects of new product introductionActively support deployment of Core network functions (CNFs) in the integration environmentsDefine Entry/Exit criteria for new software loads/releases migrating from Development > Integration > Pre-production > Production environmentsDefine test cases and evaluate the performance behavior of new software releases in integration/pre-production/production environmentsSupport FOA/FFI testing and evaluationAct as a bridge between Customer Technology Team, RF, Engineering, Ops, and Deployment Team to define automation call flows for zero-touch provisioning, commissioning, and management of the Core & RAN solution. This includes call flows for auto-healing, scaling in/ scaling out, migration, hitless SW upgrade, etc. Once the call flows are defined, identify the product-specific requirements Skills, Experience and Requirements As a successful 5G Core Engineer, you will have:Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, or Telecommunications Engineering8+ years of overall wireless telecom industry experience as a service provider and/or equipment vendor architecting End to End technical, services, integration, and business needs of the 4G/5G wireless networks.Strong knowledge of Core Network solutions for 4G/5GIMS Voice ,Voice Mail and Messaging skill set with min 5 years of relevant ops experience.Ops lead with end-to-end min 8 years telecom 4G/5G Core (both packet and IMS core) technical and monitoring exp, additional skills on SDL, 911 and CALEA LI workflows.Knowledge of Edge, RAN, Transport, Virtual/Cloud environments, orchestration and FCAPS platforms.Demonstrated experience and knowledge across Telco services domains - Deploy, Support, Design, Planning, Consulting, System Integration, and Network OperationsGood understanding of software development processesExcellent interpersonal and leadership skillsCurious-minded person striving for continuous learning and innovationOutstanding verbal and written communication skills PRB