Remote Network Engineer: SDN, 5G Packet Core & Security

Scalepex; Estado de México; Híbrido; PHP 4.132.231 - 5.312.869; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A dynamic services firm is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to design and maintain telecommunications networks. This remote role requires expertise in Packet Core, SDN, and network security, along with 3+ years of experience. The ideal candidate will troubleshoot complex network issues and work with cross-functional teams. The firm offers a collaborative environment and great opportunities for professional development in the fast-growing field of telecommunications.

Formación

• 3+ years of experience in network engineering in telecom or enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of Packet Core technologies and SDN architectures.
• Familiarity with routing protocols like BGP and OSPF.

Responsabilidades

• Design, deploy, and support Packet Core network elements.
• Implement and manage SDN solutions and virtualized infrastructures.
• Configure and troubleshoot network signaling protocols.

Conocimientos

Network Security

Network Analytics

SDN (Software-Defined Networking)

Packet Core

Signaling

Troubleshooting

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or related field

Herramientas

Ansible

Terraform

Python

Descripción del empleo

Why Scalepex?

Scalepex is a dynamic services firm specializing in providing nearshore solutions for premium brands like Nike, Walgreens Virgin, Pepsi, and Toyota.

Our mission is to connect prominent market leaders with top-tier professionals from around the world, fostering collaboration, efficiency, and growth.

Take your portfolio to the next level by working with one of our fastest growing teams. Join the Innovation Frontier at Scalepex!

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Network Engineer to design, implement, optimize, and maintain advanced telecommunications and enterprise network infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Packet Core, SDN (Software-Defined Networking), Signaling, Network Analytics, and Network Security, with hands-on experience in modern carrier-grade or large-scale enterprise environments.

This role requires a proactive professional who can troubleshoot complex network issues, ensure high availability, and contribute to network transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and support Packet Core network elements in LTE/5G environments.
• Implement and manage SDN (Software-Defined Networking) solutions and virtualized network infrastructures.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot network signaling protocols (e.g., SIP, Diameter, SS7, GTP).
• Develop and maintain network analytics and performance monitoring solutions to optimize traffic flow and reliability.
• Implement and enforce network security policies, including firewalls, IPS/IDS, VPNs, and segmentation strategies.
• Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new deployments and upgrades.
• Document network architecture, procedures, and configurations.
• Participate in on-call support rotation when required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in network engineering (telecom or enterprise environments).
• Strong knowledge of:
• Packet Core technologies (EPC/5GC preferred)
• SDN architectures and controllers
• Signaling protocols (SIP, Diameter, SS7, GTP)
• Network monitoring and analytics tools
• Network security frameworks and best practices
• Experience with routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, MPLS).
• Familiarity with virtualization and cloud-native environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with 4G/5G mobile networks.
• Knowledge of NFV (Network Function Virtualization).
• Relevant certifications (CCNP, CCIE, JNCIA, etc.).
• Experience with automation tools (Python, Ansible, Terraform).

• Contractor scheme
• 100% Remote