Packet Core and Cloud Infra SME

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About this opportunity:

The Packet Core & Cloud Infrastructure SME is responsible for the architecture, deployment, and operations of telecom packet core systems running on virtualized and cloud-native infrastructures. This role bridges telecom core network expertise with deep knowledge of cloud platforms, ensuring resilient, scalable, and high-performing environments for 4G/5G services.

What you will do:

•    Design and manage cloud infrastructure supporting Packet Core (EPC, 5G NSA & 5GC)
•    Deploy and support virtualized (VNF) and cloud-native (CNF) network functions
•    Manage cloud platforms (OpenStack, Kubernetes) for telecom workloads
•    Oversee infrastructure lifecycle: installation, upgrades, patching, and scaling
•    Ensure high availability, redundancy, and disaster recovery (DR) readiness
•    Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and resource optimization
•    Lead complex troubleshooting across network, compute, storage, and virtualization layers
•    Drive automation and DevOps practices (CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code)
•    Ensure compliance with security policies, hardening, and best practices
•    Work closely with vendors, RAN, transport, and IT teams
•    Participate in incident management, RCA, and escalation handling

The skills you bring:

Packet Core Knowledge

•    Solid understanding of 2G/3G/4G EPC and 5G Core architectures
•    Familiarity with call flows, signaling, and interfaces
•    Protocol knowledge: GTP, Diameter, SCTP, PFCP, HTTP/2

Cloud Infrastructure Expertise

•   Hands-on experience with:
•   OpenStack (preferred for telecom cloud)
•   Strong understanding of:
•   Compute, storage, and networking in cloud environments
•   Virtualization and container orchestration

Operations

•    Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
•    Ability to operate in 24/7 critical environments

Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
•    6–10+ years of experience in telecom core networks and cloud infrastructure
•    Certifications (preferred):
•    Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD)
•    OpenStack / VMware certifications

Preferred Experience

•    Experience with Ericsson telco cloud platforms 
•    Exposure to 5G NSA & 5G SA deployments
•    Knowledge of network slicing and edge/cloud-native architectures
•    Familiarity with security, hardening, and compliance frameworks
•    Experience in large-scale production environments

Key Attributes

•    Strong ownership and accountability
•    Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
•    Effective communication and stakeholder management
•    Ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor teams

Why join Ericsson? At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  learn more.

Primary country and city: Nigeria (NG) || Lagos

Req ID:  793700