Network SME

Net2Source (N2S); Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Net2Source is seeking a Core Network SME in Brampton, ON, for a 6-12 month horizon. The role involves supporting packet core platforms (5G/LTE/3G), configuring and validating HLD/LLD docs, and performing diagnostics across AMF/SMF and EPC nodes.

The position is hybrid (2-3 days in the office) in a demanding telecom environment. You will automate workflows, manage CNF/VNF lifecycles, and contribute to end-to-end testing and KPI reporting while ensuring seamless operation of packet data services.

Qualifications

• Subject matter expert with wireless with packet core experience on 5G/LTE/3G technology
• 5G Standalone Core (5GC): AMF/SMF; EPC: MME/PGW/SGW/HSS/ePDG; support operations and troubleshooting
• Utilize cloud and virtualization tools to automate workflows, CNF/VNF lifecycle management, testing and KPI reporting
• Top-tier fault identification, isolation, analysis, and resolution for IP & Access networks
• Design and implement automations across Network Operations; scripts and tools usage

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support for change control including impact analysis and verification
• Maintain network design and support documentation for IP & Access platforms
• Engage in performance and fault analysis with deep investigations and resolution strategies
• Communicate with engineering on design issues and network performance
• Willing to work in an on-call environment

Skills

5G/LTE/3G knowledge

Packet core experience

Wireless networking

Troubleshooting

Automation scripting

Education

Degree or Diploma in Networking or Technology

Tools

Nokia 7750SR

Nokia 7360 XGS-PON

TiMOS/SR OS

Job description

Core Network SME - (Core Network SME with packet core (5G/LTE/3G technology) experience )

Brampton, ON - Hybrid (2-3 Days WFO)

6-12 months

Job Descriptions:

• Subject matter expert with wireless with packet core experience on 5G/LTE/3G technology Support in the preparation and execution of the design| instantiation| integration| and validation of HLD| LLD| IP Flow| MOP| TOL and ATP documentation| along with the implementation & testing for wireless packet core platforms:
• 5G Standalone Core (5GC): AMF| SMF| UPFo Evolved Packet Core (EPC): MME| PGW| SGW| HSS| ePDG In addition| support in the operation| maintenance and daily checks of the packet core nodes as well as troubleshooting| resolving| and escalating any issues within the packet core and packet data services.
• Utilize cloud and virtualization tools to automate workflows| CNF/VNF platform lifecycle management| issue troubleshooting| integration validation| end to end testing| and KPI reporting.
• Serve as the top tier in fault identification| isolation| analysis| and resolution for IP & Access network related technology platforms.
• Engage in performance and fault analysis for issues requiring in-depth| extended investigation. Recommend unique approaches to issue resolution| including situation analysis| testing strategies| and fault reproduction.
• Responsible for configuration| management and maintenance of IP & Access network elements and technology platforms.
• Provide expert technology platform support of change control process including impact analysis| method of procedure review| implementation and verification.
• Maintain all related network design and support documentation.
• Design and implement automations across Network Operations using combination of in house and open source development tools.
• Implementing and reviewing network tools/scripts.
• Identify new automation opportunities based on data driven analysis.
• Responsible for ensuring seamless introduction of new technology platforms and services into Enterprise Network Operations.
• Communicate with engineering regarding identified logical and physical network design issues and network performance.
• Must be willing to work in an on-call environment.
• Adhere to all policy and legal requirements under Health and Safety legislation.
• Degree or Diploma in Networking or Technology.
• 5+ years experience in Service Provider environment strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Data analytics and Log parsing into tools: I.e. Splunk| Grafana and others is an asset
• Innovation/Creative Thinking| Problem Solving/Judgment| Achievement Orientation and Listening| Understanding and Responding.
• Experience with networking: routers/switches/firewalls| routing| subneting and network protocols.
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of the TCP/IP protocol| specifically relating to the routing of IP packets (OSPF| ISIS| BGP| EIGRP| MPLS| MPLS VPN| and Multicasting)
• Experience-based knowledge of Nokia (ALU) Service Router 7750SR| 7210-SaS platforms and services TiMOS/SR OS| 5620 NSP/CPAM| Software.
• NRS-II+ certification considered an asset.
• Experience-based knowledge of Nokia 7360 XGS-PON & 5520 AMS or other vendor OLT solution.
• In-depth knowledge of Security/DDoS Mitigation systems.
• Lean-Six Sigma| considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment| in an organized| methodical and pleasant manner
• Ability to take ownership and co-ordinate resolution of network related problems
• Provide expert technology platform support of change control process including impact analysis| method of procedure review| implementation and verification
• Outstanding analytical and methodical troubleshooting skills
• Effective oral and written communication