The role involves managing performance in multi-vendor Packet Core environments, focusing on 2G to 5G networks, and troubleshooting network elements.
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About this opportunity:
We are looking for a CORE Engineer - Performance to join our Managed Services Operations team. In this role, you will drive performance-related activities across multi-vendor Packet Core environments covering 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks. You will work with platforms from Cisco, Ericsson, Huawei, and Nokia, ensuring network nodes deliver optimal performance and an exceptional end-user experience.
What you will do:
The skills you bring:
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: India (IN) || Noida
Req ID: 785006
About this opportunity:
We are looking for a CORE Engineer - Performance to join our Managed Services Operations team. In this role, you will drive performance-related activities across multi-vendor Packet Core environments covering 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks. You will work with platforms from Cisco, Ericsson, Huawei, and Nokia, ensuring network nodes deliver optimal performance and an exceptional end-user experience.
What you will do:
- Education: Degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
- Experience: 3 to 8 years in Telecom Packet Core domain
- Strong understanding of 2G/3G/4G/5G telecom network architectures
- Hands-on experience with SGSN, GGSN, DNS, PCRF, MME, ePDG, and AAA nodes
- In-depth product knowledge of Cisco, Ericsson, and Nokia MMEs & Gateways
- Proficiency across at least two vendors - Cisco, Huawei, or Ericsson
- Configuration expertise in OSPF, IP pool management, OCS/DRA/PCRF, LAC Barring, CSFB, SRVCC, APN creation, BSC/RNC migration, and TAI-DB management
- Knowledge of VoLTE/IMS configurations in MME and GGSN
- Familiarity with Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) configurations
- Awareness of latest technologies - CUPS, F5, Cloud Core, and 5G SA
The skills you bring:
- In-depth knowledge of GSM/WCDMA/LTE architecture and call flows
- Strong understanding of PACO network architecture - GPRS, 3G, EPC/LTE, and VoLTE call flows
- Expertise in Packet Core KPI troubleshooting, trace analysis, and end-user perception improvement
- Hands-on troubleshooting on Nokia, Cisco, and Ericsson Packet Core elements
- Working knowledge of interfaces: Gb, Gr, Gi, Gn, IuPS, Gx, Gy, Gz, S1, S6a, S11, SGs, S10
- Sound understanding of SS7 network, 3GPP PS Core protocols and RF GPRS network
- Good grasp of Service Awareness and differentiated charging concepts
- Ability to define and execute PACO KPI improvement plans independently
- Proactive, self-driven approach with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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: India (IN) || Noida
Req ID: 785006
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