Senior Core Network Configurations Lead

Zong 5G; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Zong 5G is seeking an experienced Core Network Engineer to operate and maintain nationwide core network entities with emphasis on configurations and end-to-end services. The role involves ensuring high availability, performing configuration scripts, health checks, and proactive troubleshooting across MSCs, HSS, IMS, MGWs, and related nodes.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues within defined timelines and uphold service quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or relevant field.
• 5-6 years of core network operations experience.
• Strong knowledge of MSC/MGW, HSS, IMS, STP/DRA and EIR.

Responsibilities

• Maintain core network availability to 99.999%.
• Prepare and execute configuration scripts and verifications.
• Perform health checks for all core network services and nodes.
• Troubleshoot core network issues across MSC/MGW/HSS/IMS.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for issue resolution.
• Monitor KPIs and perform RCA and improvements.
• Maintain spare inventory records and asset tagging.
• On-site and on-call support when required.

Skills

Core network operations

Troubleshooting

Networking protocols

Hardware/software core nodes

Team collaboration

On-call readiness

Education

Bachelor of Engineering ( Electronics/Electrical/Telecom/Computer )

Job description

Zong 5G is seeking an experienced Core Network Engineer to operate and maintain nationwide core network entities with emphasis on configurations and end-to-end services. The role involves ensuring high availability, performing configuration scripts, health checks, and proactive troubleshooting across MSCs, HSS, IMS, MGWs, and related nodes.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues within defined timelines and uphold service quality.