Assistant Manager Cloud Core Operations

Zong 5G; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Zong 5G is seeking an experienced NFVI Cloud Core Infrastructure Manager to oversee the cloud platform that supports EPC, CS Core, IMS, signaling, and 5G. The role emphasizes high availability, performance, security, and cost efficiency with automation and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities include designing NFVI solutions, managing hardware and MANO stacks, and ensuring compliance with security standards while driving KPI reporting and optimization.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in telecommunications, electrical, computer science, IT, or software engineering.
• 5–6 years of experience in IT, cloud computing, EPC, and 5G Core environments; preferred Huawei/ZTE/OpenStack certs.
• Certifications: Huawei HCIA/HCIP/HCIE Cloud, ZTE Cloud Certification, or OpenStack Certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, test hardware and software components of the cloud platform.
• Design NFVI Cloud Core solutions aligned with requirements.
• Maintain NFVI hardware and integration with monitoring and security tooling.
• Manage VNF lifecycle including onboarding, scaling, upgrades, and commissioning.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and manage vendor relationships.

Skills

Linux

Automation

Cloud computing

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical, Computer Science, IT or Software Engineering

Tools

OpenStack

Linux

FusionSphere

MANO stack (MAE/Orchestration, VNFO)

Job description

Job Purpose:

• Responsible for managing NFVI Cloud Core infrastructure that supports mobile core networks (EPC, CS Core, IMS, Signaling and 5G). The role ensures high availability, performance, scalability, security, and cost efficiency of the cloud platform while driving automation, optimization, and cross-functional coordination.

Job Responsibilities:

Cloud & NFVI Infrastructure Management:

• Plan, implement, develop, and test hardware and software components of the cloud platform.
• Design and plan NFVI Cloud Core solutions aligned with commercial and market requirements.
• Maintain NFVI Cloud hardware (Rack/Blade Servers), Fusion Storage, Fusion Sphere, Fusion Stage and integration with eSight for alarms, SIEM/ PAM and KPIs.
• Design, develop, and maintain secure, compliant, and scalable cloud infrastructure.

Architecture, Design & Lifecycle Management:

• Manage VNF lifecycle including on-boarding VNFs, scaling, upgrades, and commissioning.
• Define and review NFVI Cloud architecture, HLD and LLD designs.
• Work with Linux, OpenStack, FusionSphere, and MANO stack (MAE/Orchestration, VNFO).
• Ensure storage security standards and data protection policies are implemented.

Performance, Capacity & Optimization:

• Monitor system performance, capacity, and future requirements; optimize cloud resources and processes.
• Track and report KPIs of FusionSphere, FusionStorage, and NFV hardware (IOPS, bandwidth, latency).
• Regularly assess and enhance cloud system performance, security, and scalability.
• Continuously review and recommend system and process optimizations.

Automation, Security & Compliance:

• Implement automation and upgrade infrastructure to meet evolving business needs.
• Develop automation scripts for deployment, monitoring, and reporting.
• Analyze security threats, perform audits, and ensure compliance with security standards.
• Monitor NFVI Cloud licenses, certificates, and configurations (Fusion Sphere, Fusion Storage, hardware).

Project, Vendor & Stakeholder Management:

• Oversee NFVI Cloud projects end-to-end, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Handle network expansion projects and manage vendor coordination.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Marketing, Finance, and Commercial).
• Finalize SLAs and manage tasks for commercial and marketing teams, ensuring KPI and performance reporting.

Telecom Core & Network Operations:

• Manage NFVI Cloud service flows and documentation for EPC, CS Core, IMS, Signaling and other mobile core services.
• Apply deep knowledge of 2G/3G/4G/5G network architecture.
• Support network optimization, service awareness, and parameter standardization.

Documentation & Governance:

• Prepare and verify planning tasks, configurations, and SOPs for system integration.
• Maintain design documents, audit records, compliance reports, and operational manuals.

Eligibility Criteria (Education, Knowledge, Experience and Skills):

Education:

• In principle to have a minimum of bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical, Computer Science, IT, or Software Engineering or other relevant degree.

Work Experience:

• Should have preferably 5-6 years of experience in IT, Cloud Computing, EPC, and 5G Core environments or relevant. Preferred Certifications: Huawei HCIA/HCIP/HCIE Cloud, ZTE Cloud Certification, or OpenStack Certification.

Skills - Job Specific:

• Hands-on experience with Linux, OpenStack, FusionSphere, and MANO stack.
• Strong understanding of public and private cloud, IaaS, PaaS.
• Familiarity with AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud is a plus.
• Knowledge of SDN/Non-SDN, HANA, HPC, IoT, and AI environments is an advantage.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, etc.)