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Packet Core and Cloud Infra SME

Lagos,Lagos,NigeriaFull-time2026-11-03 → 2026-11-09

Core

Design, deploy, and operate virtualized and cloud-native telecom packet core systems (EPC, 5G NSA/SA) ensuring resilient, scalable environments for 4G/5G services.

Role type

Senior IC cloud infrastructure engineer (telecom packet core)

Builds

Virtualized (VNF) and cloud-native (CNF) network functions on OpenStack and Kubernetes

Domain

Telecom core networks and cloud infrastructure

Deliverable

infrastructure

Required skills

4G/5G core architecture, OpenStack, Kubernetes, GTP/Diameter/SCTP/PFCP protocols, cloud compute/storage/networking, virtualization, container orchestration, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code

Preferred skills

Ericsson telco cloud platforms, 5G NSA/SA deployments, network slicing, edge/cloud-native architectures, security hardening frameworks

Technologies

OpenStack, Kubernetes, Ericsson telco cloud platforms

Responsibilities

Design and manage cloud infrastructure for Packet Core, deploy and support VNF/CNF, oversee infrastructure lifecycle (installation, upgrades, patching, scaling), ensure high availability and disaster recovery, perform capacity planning and performance tuning, lead complex troubleshooting across network/compute/storage/virtualization layers, drive automation and DevOps practices, ensure compliance with security policies, work with vendors and cross-functional teams, participate in incident management and RCA

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC