Ms Core Cloud Specialist- Cloud -1

Ericsson AB; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson in Sydney is seeking a MS Core and Cloud Specialist to operate and maintain Telco Cloud infrastructure focused on CNIS/CEE and SDN. You will manage Linux, OpenStack, Docker and Kubernetes workloads in a 24x7 environment.

The role requires hands-on experience with hyperscale hardware, storage like Ceph, and SDN integrations, with strong scripting in Python/Ansible for automation. Must be team-oriented and ready for on-site operations in Sydney.

Qualifications

• Strong Linux and OpenStack background.
• Practical experience with Docker and Kubernetes operations.
• Expertise in Ericsson Cloud products (CEE, CNIS).
• Experience with hyperscale hardware platforms and storage solutions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Ericsson Cloud products such as CEE and CNIS on Linux and OpenStack platforms.
• Manage and troubleshoot Docker and Kubernetes-based workloads, including Red Hat OpenShift.
• Maintain hyperscale cloud hardware platforms and associated storage solutions.
• Operate and maintain data-center network infrastructure (Cisco/Juniper switches and routers).
• Collaborate with cloud, core, network and application teams to ensure stable environments for virtualized network functions.

Skills

Linux

OpenStack

Docker

Kubernetes

Networking

Python

Ansible

SRE mindset

Tools

OpenShift

Ceph

Zabbix

Nagios

Cisco IOS

Job description

About this opportunity

We are looking for a MS Core and Cloud Specialist CEE/CNIS & SDN Network. You will operate and maintain Telco Cloud infrastructure and software-defined networking, including compute, storage, network, SDN controllers, switches, routers, load balancers and firewalls, supporting virtualized network functions in a 24x7 environment based in Sydney, Australia.

What you will do

• Operate and maintain Ericsson Cloud products such as CEE and CNIS on Linux and OpenStack platforms.
• Manage and troubleshoot Docker and Kubernetes-based workloads, including Red Hat OpenShift and related enterprise distributions.
• Maintain hyperscale cloud hardware platforms (Ericsson HDS8000/BSP8100, Dell, HPE) and associated storage solutions (Ceph, ScaleIO, Nexenta).
• Operate and maintain data-center network infrastructure (Cisco/Juniper switches and routers).
• Manage and troubleshoot load balancers (e.g. F5, A10) and firewalls (Cisco, Juniper, Fortigate, A10).
• Work with Pluribus Networks and Ericsson SDN (ODL-based) solutions for virtualized and programmable networking.
• Integrate and support OpenStack/Kubernetes networking (Red Hat, Mirantis and related distributions).
• Perform configuration, capacity and health checks across compute, storage and network layers.
• Monitor cloud and network infrastructure using tools such as Zabbix, ZenOSS, Nagios Log Server and Ericsson OMC.
• Use scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Ansible) to streamline operations, deployments and network configuration.
• Collaborate with cloud, core, network and application teams to ensure stable, resilient, secure and performant environments for virtualized network functions.

You will bring

• Strong Linux and OpenStack background (e.g. Red Hat, Mirantis).
• Practical experience with Docker and Kubernetes operations, including enterprise distributions such as OpenShift.
• Expertise in Ericsson Cloud products (CEE, CNIS) and hyperscale hardware platforms (Ericsson HDS8000/BSP8100, Dell, HPE).
• Good working knowledge of cloud storage products (Ceph, ScaleIO, Nexenta).
• Strong networking background with hands-on experience on Cisco and Juniper switches and routers.
• Knowledge of load balancer technologies (F5, A10) and firewall platforms (Cisco, Juniper, Fortigate, A10).
• Good working knowledge of SDN solutions (Pluribus, Ericsson SDN/ODL) and their integration with cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with OpenStack and Kubernetes networking architectures.
• Familiarity with data-center network technologies (switches, routers, load balancers).

Additional core competence

• Experience with monitoring tools (Zabbix, ZenOSS, Nagios Log Server, Ericsson OMC).
• Scripting skills in Bash, Python and Ansible for automation, troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• Strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving mindset and customer-first attitude.
• Readiness and willingness to work in a 24x7 operations environment.

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