Core Network Solution Architect - [5G Core]
Location: Dubai, UAE
Experience: 3+ years
About the Role
On behalf of Huawei, a world-renowned IT and Communications Company, We are looking for a Core Network Solution Architect to support the development and positioning of mobile core network solutions for telecom customers in the UAE.
The role combines technical solution design, customer engagement, pre-sales support, bidding and competitive analysis, with a strong focus on 4G/5G Core, IMS and related core-network technologies.
The successful candidate will work closely with customers, sales teams, technical teams and internal stakeholders to understand customer requirements, develop scenario-based solutions, prepare technical and commercial inputs, and support opportunities from solution design through bidding and project execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze customer requirements and industry scenarios to develop appropriate Core Network solutions.
- Design scenario-based solutions covering mobile Core Network technologies, including 4G EPC, 5G Core and related IMS/core-network domains.
- Provide technical guidance and solution recommendations to customers and internal stakeholders.
- Prepare solution configurations, technical proposals, quotations, bid responses and related documentation.
- Support RFI/RFP/RFQ and tender activities, including solution design, technical clarification and competitive analysis.
- Support the development and execution of representative-office-level customer projects and solution opportunities.
- Coordinate with sales, product, engineering, delivery and other relevant teams to ensure solutions are technically feasible and aligned with customer requirements.
- Analyze market and competitor information and contribute to competitive strategy development.
- Develop and maintain relationships with technical customer stakeholders and support customer engagement activities.
- Identify customer pain points and translate business and technical requirements into practical network solutions.
- Support solution operations throughout the opportunity and project lifecycle.
- Contribute to solution standardization, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement of solution practices.
Technical Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or above in Telecommunications, Communications Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Core Network, telecom solutions, solution architecture, pre-sales or solution sales.
- Strong knowledge of Core Network solutions and architecture.
- Strong knowledge of 4G EPC and 5G Core technologies.
- Good knowledge of IMS and related voice/core-network solutions.
- Experience with core-network technologies such as CS/IMS, PS/EPC, 5G Core and PCRF/PCF.
- Strong capability in Core Network solution design and technical/competitive analysis.
- Experience preparing technical solutions, configurations, quotations and bid/tender responses.
- Basic commercial and business solution-design capabilities.
- Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills.
Huawei-Specific Requirements
- Familiarity with Huawei Core Network solutions and products.
- Familiarity with Huawei MTL and LTC processes is preferred.
- Experience with Huawei Core Network solutions, solution sales or related internal processes will be an advantage.
Preferred Experience
- Experience in telecom operator-facing solution development or pre-sales.
- Experience with Huawei, Nokia, Ericsson, ZTE or other major telecom vendors.
- Experience supporting large telecom RFP/RFQ/tender opportunities.
- Experience in competitive analysis and customer solution positioning.
- Experience working with 4G/5G Core evolution and related technologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to translate customer requirements into practical technical solutions.
- Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder-management skills.
- Commercial awareness and customer-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work effectively across sales, technical and delivery teams.
- Proactive, accountable and results-oriented approach.
- Willingness to travel for customer and business requirements when required.