Mobile Core Network Engineer

Fastweb; Italia; Hybrid; EUR 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth and development

Flexibility and time for yourself

Parenthood

Study and education

Wellbeing

Bonus and welfare

Job summary

Fastweb ricerca un Mobile Core Network Engineer per la Team Mobile Packet Core Engineering. Le vostre responsabilità includono lo sviluppo di architetture mobile per 2G/4G/5G, definizione dei requisiti e scounting tecnologico, oltre alla redazione di documentazione tecnica e al coordinamento con fornitori e team interni.

Potrai contribuire alle attività di validazione, rilascio in esercizio e gestione delle architetture EPC/5GC, incluse VoLTE, eSIM/DSIM.

Qualifications

• Laurea in Ingegneria delle Telecomunicazioni o Informatica.
• Conoscenza approfondita della rete Core LTE/EPC e buona conoscenza Core 5GC (AMF, SMF, UPF, PCF, UDM/AUSF).
• Esperienza con architetture 5G SBA e protocolli HTTP/2, RESTful API.

Responsibilities

• Progettare architetture e soluzioni in ambito mobile per 2G/4G/5G (NSA/SA).
• Definire requisiti di servizio e scouting tecnologico con fornitori.
• Redigere documentazione tecnica e pianificare progetti con fornitori e risorse interne.
• Supportare validazione e rilascio in esercizio.

Skills

Buona conoscenza HTTP/2 e RESTful API

Conoscenza reti LTE/5G

VMware/KVM e Kubernetes

Inglese fluente

Troubleshooting

Education

Laurea in Ingegneria delle Telecomunicazioni o Informatica

Tools

VMware

KVM

Kubernetes

Job description

WHO WE ARE

We are Fastweb + Vodafone, the leading telecommunications operator in Italy, with some of the most extensive and high‑performance proprietary infrastructures in the country, through which we manage over 20 million mobile lines and 5.6 million fixed lines. We provide advanced digital services based on 5G, Cloud, IoT, Artificial Intelligence, and Cybersecurity to enable the digital transformation of individuals, businesses, and public institutions. We believe in a leadership approach founded on trust, constructive feedback, inclusion, and people development.

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE PART OF FASTWEB + VODAFONE

What will you find at Fastweb + Vodafone? Our values—Spark Passion, Aim High, Stand True—guide our daily work. Together, we create an environment where every person can make a difference. Guiding us is our Leadership Model: a shared language that defines how to lead with awareness at every level. A community, not just a team —

BELONGING&INCLUSION

You work in an open and collaborative environment where your ideas matter and differences are a strength.

IMPACT

Continuous learning and development, meaningful feedback, constructive dialogue, and high‑impact projects. In a company that drives real innovation in the country, you have the space to grow and make your mark. Feel good, work better—

FLEXIBILITY&WELLBEING

You have smart working, a shorter workweek, “no clock‑in” and “yes to trust and goals.” Your wellbeing and work‑life balance come before everything else. We do things that matter—

SUSTAINABILITY&CUSTOMER

Sustainable choices and a customer‑first approach: with our technology, your work has a real impact on Italy and on the future.

YOUR BENEFITS

• Growth and development Grow through continuous learning and development paths, along with dedicated programs designed to build the skills of the future.
• Flexibility and time for yourself You can enjoy smart working up to two thirds of your working days, plan your in office days over the quarter, and benefit from a shorter workweek with Friday afternoon off.
• Parenthood Up to 4 months of paid parental leave, flexible shifts, and dedicated leave options.
• Study and education Time off to sit your exams, leave options, and support if you have children with special educational needs (BES/DSA).
• Wellbeing Health insurance, psychological support, free legal support, financial education, caregiving support, and the opportunity to take part in sports and cultural events.
• Bonus and welfare A performance bonus that you can convert into welfare benefits, with an additional company contribution.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

At Fastweb + Vodafone, we are looking for a Mobile Core Network Engineer for the Team Mobile Packet Core Engineering. In qualita’ di Mobile Core Network Engineer nel Team Technology le tue attivita’ e responsabilita’ saranno le seguenti:

• Progettare e sviluppare architetture e soluzioni in ambito mobile per le diverse generazioni di servizio 2G/4G/5G(NSA/SA).
• Definire i requisiti di servizio e condurre attività di scouting tecnologico con interazione diretta con i fornitori.
• Redigere la relativa documentazione tecnica.
• Gestire le fasi di pianificazione dei progetti, coordinando fornitori e risorse interne.
• Supportare le attività di validazione e rilascio in esercizio.

I macro-domini di responsabilità dei vari team nell’ambito funzionale Mobile sono:

• Architetture Mobile Packet Core (EPC/5GC) e relativi servizi
• eSIM/SIM management (profili elettrici, piattaforme Over-The-Air, etc.) ed architetture Mobile Messagging
• Servizi Voce Mobile (VoLTE, VoWiFi)
• Architetture Subscriber Data Management (SDM – HLR/HSS/UDM)
• Architetture per la gestione dei piani di segnalazione (MAP, CAP, DIAMETER, HTTP/2)

Potrai relazionarti con:

• Le funzioni di business per la traduzione dei requisiti di servizio in soluzioni tecnologiche.
• Il team Operations per il supporto post-deployment.
• Il team Cybersecurity per l’analisi e l’implementazione di contromisure e tecnologie a tutela della sicurezza della rete.

REQUISITI ESSENZIALI

• Laurea in Ingegneria delle Telecomunicazioni o Ingegneria Informatica.
• Conoscenza approfondita della rete Core LTE/EPC (MME, SGW, PGW, PCRF, HSS, etc.) e buona conoscenza della rete Core 5GC (AMF, SMF, UPF, PCF, UDM/AUSF, etc.).
• Familiarità con l’architettura service-based (SBA) del 5G SA, e i relativi protocolli (HTTP/2, RESTful API).
• Esperienza con tecnologie di virtualizzazione (es. VMware, KVM) e containerizzazione (Kubernetes), in ambito cloud-native.
• Conoscenza delle reti voce IMS e CS.
• Esperienza in ambito signalling 2G e 4G e relative piattaforme STP (Signaling Transfer Point) e DRA (Diameter Routing Agent).
• Conoscenza base dell’ecosistema terminali mobili e servizi come VoLTE.
• Conoscenza base nella definizione dei profili elettrici delle SIM/eSIM e relative piattaforme di gestione Over-The-Air.
• Conoscenza base delle architetture a supporto dei servizi di messaggistica mobile (SMSC/MMSC) e relativi protocolli di servizio (MTP, SCCP, TCAP, MAP, SMPP).
• Buona capacità di troubleshooting, analisi KPI, log e tracciamenti di rete.
• Buona conoscenza sulle tematiche di networking e dei principali protocolli Layer 2/3 (ARP, STP, RSTP, VRRP, BGP, OSPF).
• Ottima conoscenza della lingua inglese.
• Forte orientamento al risultato.
• Attitudine al lavoro in team.
• Flessibilità, proattività e buone capacità relazionali.

Retribuzione: da € 34.000 lordi/anno + PdR. The final financial offer may exceed the indicated value and will be determined based on demonstrated skills, the level of autonomy, and the actual scope of responsibility assumed in the role.

OTHER INFORMATION

Contract: Permanent

Working Hours: Full time

Applicable collective agreement (CCNL): Telecommunications

WORK LOCATION Preferred: Bari, Bologna, Catania, Genova, Ivrea, Milano, Napoli, Padova, Roma, Torino + hybrid working model

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